The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and global streaming service Netflix are collaborating to host 'Creative Asia' for the third consecutive year in Busan. This year's event will be the largest to date, co-organized by Netflix, the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet), and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).
'Creative Asia,' now an official program of the Busan International Film Festival, is an industry collaboration initiative by Netflix aimed at helping emerging creators in Asia turn their ideas into visual content. The event will take place on October 10 at Dongseo University’s Centum Campus during the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
This year's program has been expanded to better reflect the practical needs of emerging creators. It will feature masterclasses on cinematography, storytelling, and location utilization. Additionally, in-depth industry discussions will cover filmmaking know-how across various budget levels and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creative process.
Notably, this year marks the introduction of workshop sessions for the first time at 'Creative Asia.' Aspiring creators will have the opportunity to gain practical insights directly from Netflix content leaders, enhancing the program's effectiveness.
Over the past two years, 'Creative Asia' has partnered with major film festivals in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Jakarta International Film Festival (JAFF), to foster the development of emerging creators and strengthen the local creative ecosystem.
A Netflix representative stated, 'As 'Creative Asia' enters its third year, it has firmly established itself as a platform for emerging creators in Asia to connect and share insights with industry professionals. This year, we have significantly expanded the program to include masterclasses, discussions, and workshops, enabling creators to build their practical skills.'
The 31st Busan International Film Festival will be held from October 6 to 15 at the Busan Cinema Center.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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