Grand settings and a funeral Nov 1, 2009
The Blue Mansion was selected to open the A Window on Asian Cinema showcase at the recently concluded 14th Pusan International Film Festival in South Korea. The Blue Mansion is now playing in Singapore cinemas. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Titillating tale about love and betrayal Oct 26, 2009
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Philippine film industry eyes new stage Oct 16, 2009
Filipino director Raymond Red speaks during an interview at the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) in Busan on October 13, 2009 ... He has been at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) in South Korea this week showing one of his earlier works -- 1993's "Sakay" -- as part of a retrospective featuring 11 independent Philippine films. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Chinese film "Lan" wins audience award at PIFF Oct 16, 2009
BUSAN, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese director Jiang Wenli's "Lan" won the Audience Award at the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) on Friday, with prize money of 20 million won (17,300 U.S. dollars). The prize is bestowed to one of the films participating in the New Currents Award that is given the most points by general audience. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese film "The Message" closes Pusan film festival Oct 16, 2009
(from L to R) Director Chen Kou-fu, actor Huang Xiaoming, actress Li Bingbing and actor Su Yu Peng attend the premiere of film "The Message" during the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF), in Pusan, South Korea, Oct. 15, 2009 ... Chosen as the closer of the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF), "The Message," co-directed by Chen Kou-fu and Gao Qunshu, was screened at Cinematheque Busan, with its director Chen and main actors and actress present for a press conference ... Director Chen... (Xinhuanet, China)
Asian Film Market closes with $2 mln sales Oct 15, 2009
PUSAN, S. Korea, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Film Market 2009, held on the sidelines of the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF), closed Thursday after its four-day run, expanding both in sales and participants. This year's event brought forth "fruitful" achievements in terms of sales, with its total amount of deals estimated at approximately 2 million U.S. dollars, said the PIFF organizer's press release on Thursday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese director Jia plans to direct comedic film Oct 14, 2009
Jia, who was invited by the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF), said he planned to direct a comedic film jointly with South Korean director Baek Seung Hoon. (Xinhua/Chen Li). (Xinhuanet, China)
Afghan director: Insurgency threatens movie scene Oct 14, 2009
"I can tell you that for me, as a filmmaker, now it's very difficult to say, 'OK, I should go for my next project,' Barmak told The Associated Press on the sidelines of South Korea's Pusan International Film Festival Tuesday, where he was promoting his new film "Opium War. " The 47-year-old director said he was "so optimistic" when he returned to Afghanistan to make "Osama. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
X-Men Helmer Returning? Oct 12, 2009
While doing press over the weekend at South Korea's Pusan International Film Festival, Singer told Associated Press, "I'm still looking to possibly returning to the franchise. I've been talking to Fox about it.". Singer, who directed X-Men and , added, "I love . I love the cast." However, some members of the X-Men cast, namely , have been less than kind in their public statements about Singer. (IGN FilmForce)
Filipino directors: Don't pander to festivals Oct 12, 2009
"What films really do make it to some of these festivals? The exoticism of Asia, for example. So I think there is room for us to critique such a phenomenon," said Deocampo at South Korea's Pusan International Film Festival. He urged aspiring Asian directors not pander to stereotypes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Honour for South Korean actress Oct 11, 2009
French Trade Minister Anne-Marie Idrac made Jeon a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters at the Pusan International Film Festival ... Among the highlights of the Pusan International Film Festival have been a screening of I Come with the Rain, an international thriller starring US actor Josh Hartnett, South Korea's Lee Byung-hun and Takuya Kimura of Japan. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Josh's Japanese trump Oct 11, 2009
Hartnett is here at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival to promote his latest film, the thriller "I Come with the Rain", alongside fellow cast members Lee Byung-hun, of South Korea, and Japan's Takuya Kimura. And Saturday during an appearance before 5000 fans who had camped out all day at the city's famous Haeundae beach the fans cheered when Hartnett appeared. (iAfrica.com)
* Japans Astro Boy to do battle with Hollywood Oct 11, 2009
There is good reason, says Kim Ji-seok, who programs the Asian sections at South Koreas annual Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF), the biggest in the region. The status of the feature animation film in Asia, except for Japan, has been poor, Kim said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Pusan International Film Festival targets Asia, then the world Oct 11, 2009
Pusan International Film Festival targets Asia, then the world ... That is the message emerging from the 14th annual Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF), which opened on Thursday and runs until Friday in the South Korean port city of Pusan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Josh Hartnett overshadowed by Japanese actor Kimura Oct 11, 2009
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Pusan festival mixes Asian film, Hollywood glamor Oct 7, 2009
The 14th Pusan International Film Festival in the South Korean beach resort town will kick off with the world premiere of "Good Morning President," Jang Jin's political drama about the lives of three fictitious South Korean presidents ... The 14th Pusan International Film Festival in the. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Blue Mansion steals the show from real life cast Oct 7, 2009
The Blue Mansion has won a place in the prestigious Pusan International Film Festival where it will make its world premiere on October 10. The film opens in Singapore theatres on October 22. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Pusan International Film Festival, ... Sep 16, 2009
Pusan International Film Festival, South Korea. Pusan International Film Festival, South Korea ... The Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) held annually in South Korea is one of the most important film festivals that is held in Asia. (Suite101.com)
An Exceptional Year for Canadian Films at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival Sep 7, 2009
MONTREAL, Sept. 7 /CNW Telbec/ - Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that nine Canadian feature films have been officially selected for the 14th edition of the Pusan International Film Festival, which takes place in Pusan, South Korea from October 8 to 19, 2009. "Telefilm recognizes Pusan as a valuable venue for Canadian filmmakers to showcase their work to international audiences," states Sheila de la Varende, Director, International nal Business Development. (Canada Newswire)
Andy Lau admits marriage, certificate comes to light Aug 30, 2009
Hong Kong film star Andy Lau, who was awarded as Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the 11th Pusan International Film Festival, listens to a reporter's question at a news conference in Pusan, about 420 km (262 miles) southeast of Seoul, October 14, 2006. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
* PLANET POP Aug 17, 2009
South Koreas Pusan International Film Festival said in a statement on Friday it will show 10 of Tos films and host a master class led by the 54-year-old Hong Kong filmmaker during the Oct. 8 to Oct. 16 event in the southern beach resort city. Hong Kong and South Korean film critics will also take part in a panel discussion about Tos works. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
SKorean festival to honor HK director Johnnie To Aug 15, 2009
South Korea's Pusan International Film Festival said in a statement Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 it will show 10 of To's films and host a master class led by the 54-year-old Hong Kong filmmaker during the Oct. 8-16 event in the southern beach resort city ... South Korea's Pusan International Film Festival said in a statement Friday it will show 10 of To's films and host a master class led by the 54-year-old Hong Kong filmmaker during the Oct. 8-16 event in the southern beach resort city. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Film Festivals Feb 10, 2009
The Pusan International Film Festival kicks off in Busan, South Korea. . (Variety)
