Jung Hanseok

Busan’s New Power Move: Winning Here Now Means Oscar Entry

For the first time, winning Best Film at Busan means automatic Oscar eligibility. The Academy’s move has already changed submission patterns, especially from China and Japan. Korean filmmakers are now eyeing the prize as a launchpad. With Zhang Yimou leading the jury and stars like Michelle Yeoh and Alfonso Cuarón in attendance, the stakes feel higher than ever.