1️⃣ Programs to Explore at ACFM Today
ACFM 2026 opens today at Exhibition Center 2, BEXCO in Busan, with a wide range of programs bringing together projects, IP, technology, co-production, and global partnerships. On the opening day, pitching sessions, conferences, and networking programs across the venue will offer opportunities to examine the current state of the film and content industries and meet new business partners.
The intersection of emerging technologies and content will also be a key focus on the opening day. InnoAsia Opening Speech & Startup Demo Jam and InnoAsia Cinematic AI will explore new possibilities at the intersection of technology and filmmaking. UTA × Gold House: Hollywood & The Asian Diaspora will explore investment and partnership opportunities that connect Asian stories and creators with the global industry.
The opening day will also feature opportunities for international co-production. At Producer Hub, 10 Japanese producers will present projects currently in development and seek new partners for collaboration, while Doc Square will examine approaches to cross-border collaboration, including co-production and funding for Asian documentaries.
Business activity begins in earnest today as participants introduce new projects, meet potential partners, and explore opportunities for production, investment, and collaboration. Discover the wide range of programs unfolding in Busan on the first day of ACFM 2026!
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InnoAsia Opening Speech & Startup Demo Jam
October 10, 10:00–11:40 | Event Room A
This opening session introduces the 2026 InnoAsia program and its key participating companies, while offering an overview of the innovative ecosystem in which cinema and technology co-evolve. The Demo Jam that follows will feature seven Korean startups selected through an open call and two international startups joining through collaboration with InnoAsia's global partners.
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BSM Pitch & Match
– Thai Remake IP
October 10, 13:00–16:00 | Event Room A
This year, Busan Story Market has launched a new Remake IP section, presenting five Thai feature films as its inaugural lineup. From occult and thriller to time loops, horror romance, and romantic comedy, the selected titles combine proven formats with relatable themes and will be presented in a pitching session.
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Focusing on Japan: Pitch Showcase of 10 Selected Producers co-hosted by VIPO
10 October, 14:00 - 15:30 | Producer Hub
Producer Hub has named Japan its 2026 Focus Country. This session will present 10 emerging and mid-career Japanese producers and their projects currently in development across live-action, animation, and documentary. The producers will seek international co-production partners and new opportunities for collaboration.
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UTA × Gold House: Hollywood & The Asian Diaspora
10 October, 15:30 - 16:30 | Event Room B
What kinds of Asian stories and creators is Hollywood looking for today? Leading industry figures, including representatives of Gold House, United Talent Agency, and East West Bank, will examine strategies for Asian content to enter US markets and discuss current investment appetite.
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2️⃣ Asian Projects and Original IP Gather in One Place:
APM & BSM Begin Today!
Asian Project Market (APM), Asia's first investment and co-production market, and Busan Story Market (BSM), a marketplace for film and audiovisual adaptation rights to original IP, both begin today.
Now in its 29th edition, APM has selected 30 projects from 17 countries out of a record 604 submissions. Since launching in 1998 as Pusan Promotion Plan (PPP), APM has discovered a total of 751 projects over the past 28 years. Of these, 326 have been completed, with APM titles continuing to receive invitations from leading international film festivals. This year's selections also bring together projects from a wide range of creators, from emerging Asian directors to internationally recognized mid-career filmmakers and veteran production teams.
BSM, which connects original IP such as books, webtoons, and web novels with opportunities for film and audiovisual adaptation, is further expanding its Asian IP collaboration network this year. Building on its existing partnerships with Taiwan and Japan, BSM is extending its network to include Hong Kong's Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and Indonesia's JAFF Market. It is also launching a new Remake IP section with Thailand, this year's Country of Honor, presenting Thai feature films with strong remake potential.
Business meetings for the APM and BSM official selections will continue through 13 October, and meetings may also be booked on site.
APM & BSM Business Meeting Schedule
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| Category |
Asian Project Market (APM) |
Busan Story Market (BSM) |
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10 October
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10:00 - 18:00
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11 - 12 October
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09:30 - 18:00
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13 October
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09:30 - 13:00
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11 - 12 October
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09:30 - 18:00
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13 October
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09:30 - 13:00
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APM Meeting Zone, Hall 4F,
Exhibition Center 2, BEXCO
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BSM Meeting Zone, Hall 4A,
Exhibition Center 2, BEXCO
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| Contact |
meeting@acfm.kr
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schedule@acfm.kr
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3️⃣ Tomorrow’s ACFM Schedule |
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 The A Program
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Event Room A Meeting Room 121-123
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 Asian Project Market Program
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Event Room B Meeting Room 125-126
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 Busan Story Market Program
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Event Room C Meeting Room 325-326
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 InnoAsia Program
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Event Room D Meeting Room 321-322
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 Producer Hub Program (Pre-registered Producers Only)
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Producer Hub Hall 4F
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 Doc Square Program
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Doc Square Hall 4E
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 Platform BUSAN Program
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PB Lounge Hall 4B
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 Korean
 English
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Networking Lounge Hall 4A
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 Japanese
 Mandarin
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 Simultaneous Interpretation into English & Korean
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ACFM - Where Future of Asian Content Is Decided
31st Busan International Film Festival: 6 — 15 October
21st Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM): 10 — 13 October
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