Learning from the Korean film industry
A huge Philippine delegation participated in the Busan Film Festival 2022 from October 5 to 14. This Festival's edition marked the physical participation of the Asian film industry after the height of the pandemic, with a significant Philippine representation also returning.
Led by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), eight Filipino Films, 17 production companies from both mainstream and indie, and over thirty 30 filmmakers were showcased under the Philippine Pavilion, comprising the country's representation to this year's BIFF.
This participation was no accident. South Korea and the Philippines have engaged in various partnership initiatives and collaborative projects for the past six years to support each other's industries. And while for the Philippines, the road to achieving the success of South Korean Entertainment industry is still long and arduous, huge steps have been taken by both countries to help each other in putting the Asian film industry at the global forefront.
This year alone, three filmmakers were chosen by the Asian Film Academy (AFA). Busan Film Commission and Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) spearhead this educational program to foster future Asian filmmakers and establish a network among them. April Dayne Garcia, Jan Kyle Nieva, and Jean Cheryl Tagyamon were among the 20 participants.