Like Philippines, Busan IFF is also celebrating their 100 Years of Korean cinema. This year Film Development Council leads delegation of 6 Filipino films screening at BIFF. Each film will be represented by director and cast members. In the line-up we have seasoned and emerging new directors.

1. Mindanao, directed by Brillante Mendoza, World premiere, Icons
2. Ang Hupa (The Halt), directed by Lav Diaz, Asian Premiere, Icons
3. Verdict, directed by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez, Asian Premiere, A Window on Asian Cinema
4. Lingua Franca, directed by Isabel Sandoval, Asian Premiere, A Window on Asian Cinema
5. John Denver Trading, directed by Arden Rod Condez, Internaional Premiere, New Currents (competition)
6. Basurero, directed by Eileen Cabiling, World Premiere, Wide Angle, Asian Short Film Competition

Opening Film: The Horse Thieves. Roads of Time, directed by Yerlan Nurmukhambetov and Lisa Takeba (Kazahkstan/Japan), World Premiere

Closing Film: Moonlit Winter, directed by LIM, Daehyung

Jury Members

New Currents Jurors

1. Mike Figgis – Head Juror | Director | UK
2. Lee Sinje – Actress | Malaysia
3. Karel Och – Artistic Director | Czech Republic
4. Suh Youngjoo – Chief Executive Officer | Korea
5. Samal Yeslyamova – Actress | Kazakhstan

Kim Jiseok Award Jurors

1. Huh Moonyung – Film Critic | Korea
2. Mohsen Makhmalbaf – Director | Iran
3. Tan Chui Mui – Director | Malaysia