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Busan International Film Festival award announcements

Overview

The Busan International Film Festival has announced several award recipients for its upcoming ceremony on October 6.

Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui has been selected for the Camellia Award, an honor established in partnership with Chanel to recognize filmmakers who elevate the status of women in the industry. A veteran of the Hong Kong New Wave, Hui has directed 27 feature films and two documentaries since 1979.

Additionally, festival founder Kim Dong-ho will receive the Korean Cinema Award. Kim, who established the festival in 1996, is credited with maintaining its independence from government censorship during its formative years. His career includes leadership roles such as vice minister at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and president of the Korean Film Council.

Entities

Busan International Film Festival · Kim Dong-ho · Ann Hui · South Korea · Seoul Arts Center

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Kim Dong-ho to receive Korean Cinema Award at Busan Film Festival

    Busan International Film Festival founder Kim Dong-ho will receive the Korean Cinema Award on October 6 for his role in advancing and globalizing Korean cinema.

  2. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Ann Hui to receive Camellia Award at Busan International Film Festival

    Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui will receive the Camellia Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival for her contributions to advancing women in the film industry.

Sources

deadlinehollywooddaily.com · hollywoodreporter.com · koreaherald.com · news.heraldcorp.com · oblivionwithbells.com · offshore-festival.fr · seoul.co.kr