BIFF Day 4: What’s On

A very busy Saturday is on tap as the Busan International Film Festival swings into full gear over the weekend.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy today around the festival.

Here’s what’s happening on Day 4 around the festival.

Open Talk

Filmmakers and actors sit down for in-depth film talk in a casual atmosphere.

Location: BIFF Outdoor Stage, Busan Cinema Center

13:00-13:50 — AUDITION 109

Guests: Directors Jung Woo, Oh Seong-ho; Actors Jung Woo, JungSoo-jung, Shin Seung-ho, Jo Beomgyu, Kwon So Hyun, Hyun Bong Sik

15:30-16:20 — Lucky Lu

Guests: Director Lloyd Lee Choi; Actor Chang Chen; Producers Tony Yang, Nina Yang Bongiovo

Outdoor Greeting

A 20-minute long outdoor stage greeting of the directors and actors of the films invited to the Busan International Film Festival to briefly introduce the film.

Location: BIFF Outdoor Stage, Busan Cinema Center

14:00-14:20 — Romantics Anonymous

Guests: Director Tsukikawa Sho; Actors Oguri Shun, Han Hyo-joo

14:30-14:50 — Be My Baby

Guests: Director Yoo Jong-seok; Actors Kang Hae-rim, Bae Gang-hee

15:00-15:20 — My Home

Guests: Director Jeong Yong-ki, Actors Bae Jong-ok, Kim Min-chul

16:30-16:50 — Bride of the Covenant

Guests: Director Kiet Le-van; Producer Hyun Ju Young

18:00-18:30 — The Rose: Come Back to Me

Guests: Director Eugene Yi; Actors Woosung Sammy Kim, Dojoon Leo Park, Hajoon Dylan Lee, Taegyeom Jeff Lee

Master Class

Sergei Loznitsa

Time: 14:00 – 15:30

Location: Minseok Theatre, B1F, DSU-KIT Centum Campus

Tickets: Required, 15,000 won

Language: Korean, English

Carte Blanche

Cine Class

BIFF Everywhere

BIFF Everywhere is a community-friendly film festival enjoyed in everyday life. BIFF Everywhere connects regions, cultures, generation and the future. Some of the venues include Hwangnyeongsan Mt. Beacon Fire Station Outdoor Park, one of Busan’s top night view spots; Millak Waterfront Park in Suyeong-gu; and Bongsan Village in Yeongdo, which all evoke the excitement of discovering a travel destination while showcasing Busan’s hidden charms.

Dates: September 17-26

Locations: BNK Busan Bank, Gori Sports Culture Center, 168 The deck, Gimhae International Airport, Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams, Let’s Run Park Busan, MOMOS Yeongdo Roastery & Coffee bar, Millak Waterside Park, BIFF Square Stage, Busan Eco Delta City, Jeonpo Station, Taejongdae Drive-in Theater, COMROKFLT, Pusan National University Children’s Hospital, National Assembly Member’s Office Building

Language: BIFF Everywhere will only be provided in Korean.

Community BIFF

Community BIFF is the community-led cultural celebration in charge of the festivity of the Busan International Film Festival. Community BIFF takes place in Nampo-dong, which was the heart of the festival for 15 years since the Busan International Film Festival began in 1996, until the dedicated Busan Cinema Center was constructed.

Dates: September 18-21

Location: Nampo-dong BIFF SQUARE, Megabox Busan Theater, Busan, Catholic center Space101.1, BNK Busan Bank Art Cinema