From Variety · Naman Ramachandran · · 1m 10s
Busan Film Festival announces jury lineups for four awards
The 31st BIFF has named judges for the Mecenat, Sonje, Netpac and Fipresci prizes across documentary and feature competitions.
In brief
The 31st BIFF has named judges for the Mecenat, Sonje, Netpac and Fipresci prizes across documentary and feature competitions. Busan's 31st edition has finalized jury members for four major award categories, with documentary filmmakers judging the Mecenat prize. Originally reported by Variety.
Busan announces four award juries
The 31st Busan International Film Festival has finalized jury members for the Mecenat, Sonje, Netpac and Fipresci awards.
Mecenat Award targets Asian documentaries
The BIFF Mecenat Award goes to a standout Korean or Asian documentary in Wide Angle Competition and carries a prize of $7,300.
Rintu Thomas joins Mecenat jury
Thomas co-directed "Writing With Fire," which won a Peabody Award, earned an Oscar nomination and took home two Sundance prizes.
Kim Taeil brings decades of experience
Kim has spent years on his People's World History project and previously won the BIFF Mecenat Award itself for "Raining Dust" in 2025.
Zhou Hao rounds out documentary panel
The former journalist has built observational work tracking ordinary lives and urban change, including "The Chinese Mayor," which won prizes at Sundance and Golden Horse.
The headline
Busan's 31st edition has finalized jury members for four major award categories, with documentary filmmakers judging the Mecenat prize.
