KIM Dong-ho, the chairman of PIFF for last 15 years, resigned his position this year. All filmmakers acknowledged that he was absolutely devoted to PIFF and made it into the best international film festival in Asia. His resignation would be the most unbelievable news for all filmmakers.

Last August 18th, Korean Film Council (KOFIC)’s International Promotion Center hosted ‘Strategic Forum for Korean Films and Its Expansion into Global Market’ at Korea Chamber of Commerce. The forum proceeded mainly in four parts. Many Korean filmmakers interested in global market were present at the forum, including directors, producers, overseas sales companies, local film councils, and post-production industry personnel who are preparing international projects.

Established in 2005, the Asian Film Market opens during the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) each year on Haeundae Beach. Industry professionals gather from around the world to show and discover Asian films, network, and do business. Asian Film Market meetings and parties – whether official or unofficial - are often accompanied by a generous dose of seafood, soju, and sea air.

Seagulls and camellia are the symbols of ocean side city of Busan, well known for Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF). The blazing red camellia blossoms represent 'an eternal love that overcomes time and space’ and ‘the waiting for that solemn promise'. The movie Camellia is an omnibus project set out for the first time by PIFF, and one of its episodes is titled Kamome (a Japanese word for 'seagull').