2026 Community BIFF
The Busan International Film Festival’s audience-driven, community-focused program Community BIFF celebrates its ninth edition under the slogan ‘Made by Audience,’ offering a film festival open to almost every possibility that can be created together with audiences through their voluntary participation. It also captures the vibrant festive spirit, inviting festivalgoers to directly engage in program selection, public voting, and event operations while combining film with music, literature, art, and culinary culture.
2026 Community BIFF Overview
- Slogan
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Made by Audience
- Date
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October 8 (Thu) - 11 (Sun), 2026
- Program Section
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Request Cinema, All Day Cinema, Master Talk, The Cinephiles Strike Back, Community BIFF Collection, Happy-Go-Lucky Night
- Venue
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Nampo-dong BIFF Square, MEGABOX Busan Theater, Catholic Center Space 101.1
- Presented by
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Busan International Film Festival & Community BIFF
Program Sections
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Request CinemaSignature audience-participatory program at Community BIFF, inviting audiences to plan and run the festival as audience programmers, as well as propose screening lists and vote on the final selection.
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All Day CinemaA deep-dive film exhibition tracking the trends in Korean society, science culture, and cinema while exploring a singular commonality.
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Master TalkA real-time interactive commentary show that reunites iconic filmmakers and cast on stage to offer live scene-by-scene commentary alongside an interactive chat for the audience.
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The Cinephiles Strike BackA blind double-feature program curated by master cinephiles, and engage in vibrant post-screening discussions.
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Community BIFF CollectionAn interconnected showcase bringing together leading K-culture artists who have broadened horizons across film, music, publishing, food and new media.
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Happy-Go-Lucky NightA midnight screening paired with food, drinks, and lively discussion, offering a festive experience to enjoy cinema all night long.