# Netflix brings Creative Asia workshops to Busan film festival

> The streaming giant's program for emerging Asian creators adds hands-on training for the first time.
- Title: Netflix brings Creative Asia workshops to Busan film festival
- Summary: The streaming giant's program for emerging Asian creators adds hands-on training for the first time. Netflix's Creative Asia is expanding beyond showcases to…
- Keywords: netflix, creative asia, busan international film festival, biff, asian film commissions network, afcnet, motion picture association, mpa, dongseo university, workshops, asian creators, streaming
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/weta-fx-kimball-thurston-netflix-busan-creative-asia-ai-panel-1236863937
- Author: Naman Ramachandran
- Published: 2026-09-16T07:17:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: netflix, creative asia, busan international film festival, biff, asian film commissions network, afcnet, motion picture association, mpa, dongseo university, workshops, asian creators, streaming
## Creative Asia returns to Busan
Netflix and BIFF are hosting Creative Asia for the third year running on October 10 at Dongseo University's Centum Campus.
## Industry partners shape the lineup
BIFF, the Asian Film Commissions Network, and the Motion Picture Association all contributed to this year's program.
## Netflix's flagship creator program
Creative Asia helps emerging Asian creators develop their ideas for the screen through Netflix's support and resources.
## Workshops debut this year
For the first time, the program includes workshops that give aspiring writers direct access to Netflix content executives.
## Spotlighting 'Possible Love'
Netflix's Creative Asia will feature the project 'Possible Love' as part of its showcase at the festival.
## Key takeaway

Netflix's Creative Asia is expanding beyond showcases to offer direct mentorship workshops with content executives for aspiring Asian writers.