BUSAN'S ASIAN CINEMA FUND PICKS 12 WINNERS FROM NEARLY 800 HOPEFULS
The prestigious film production program just announced its 2026 recipients—and the competition was FIERCE.
Talk about a tough crowd! The Asian Cinema Fund, the big-deal production support program run through the Busan International Film Festival's industry market, just crowned its 2026 golden dozen from a whopping 798 submissions, according to Variety. That's right—nearly 800 projects dreaming of funding, and only 12 made the cut!
The lucky winners span three different funding lanes: three projects snagged script development money, two locked in post-production support, and seven documentary productions are heading to the finish line with backing. These selections represent films from across Asia, showcasing the region's creative firepower and the global hunger for fresh, bold storytelling.
The Busan International Film Festival's industry market is basically the dream ticket for Asian filmmakers looking to get their projects off the ground or across the finish line. Landing ACF support? That's serious validation—and serious cash to make the magic happen. Here's to the lucky 12 bringing their visions to life!
Sources · Variety