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July 1, 2026

BIFAN Celebrates 30 Years with Record 321 Films and AI Focus

South Korea's Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival kicks off its 30th edition this week with a record-breaking 321 films from 50 countries. Known as Korea's premier showcase for genre films—horror, action, creature features—BIFAN has spent three decades taking quirky, unconventional cinema seriously. This year adds a new twist: deeper exploration of AI in filmmaking alongside traditional celebrations.
Why It Matters
If you're into cult films, horror, or sci-fi, BIFAN is Korea's must-attend festival for the next 11 days, and the AI focus reflects where Korean cinema is heading.
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