# Busan International Film Festival proceedings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/busan-international-film-festival-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-10-15T12:30:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Busan International Film Festival commenced with the announcement that Chinese director Zhang Yimou would serve as the jury president for the competition section. Zhang led a seven-member panel of diverse Asian filmmakers and actors to judge 13 films.

At the conclusion of the 31st festival, Taiwanese director Li Yun-chan was named Best Director for her film ‘Useful People’. Other notable honors included the NETPAC Award for Iranian director Majid Majidi, Best Actress for Zhou Xun, and a special award for Japanese actress Himeno Kaharu. The closing ceremony featured Zhang Yimou and host Im Si-wan.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Busan International Film Festival crowns Li Yun-chan Best Director

Taiwanese director Li Yun-chan won Best Director at the 31st Busan International Film Festival for ‘Useful People’. Other winners included Zhou Xun and Iranian director Majid Majidi.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/busan-international-film-festival-crowns-li-yun-chan-best-director

### 2026-09-16: Zhang Yimou to lead Busan Film Festival competition jury

Renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou will preside over the jury for the Busan International Film Festival’s Competition section, leading a seven-member panel of prominent Asian filmmakers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zhang-yimou-to-lead-busan-film-festival-competition-jury

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