Founding an Asian Film Festival: A Dialogue with the Heads of BIFF, SIFF and JAFF

The program will discuss the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea, founded in 1996 and now one of the most influential film festivals in Asia thanks to its professionalism and strong support from the South Korean government. The Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF) and Jogja Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) followed, growing from community-based events into hubs for new talent, industry practitioners, investors, and governments. Asian film festivals often have limited resources compared to festivals in Europe or North America, so they need to seek diverse funding and compromise with various stakeholders.