1️⃣ Programs to Explore at ACFM Today
Day 3 of ACFM 2026 features programs exploring a wide range of possibilities for the film industry, from the intersection of emerging technologies and content to the social impact of documentaries and international collaboration connecting Asia with the world.
The InnoAsia WIP Showcase will present first previews of AI-driven feature films, series, and animations in production worldwide to industry professionals. The showcase will introduce the concepts behind the projects and their AI production pipelines while exploring opportunities for collaboration with global buyers, investors, and technology partners.
Programs will also examine the impact of documentaries on audiences and society through case studies from Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. They will explore the relationship between Korean documentaries and social movements, the social practice of the Taiwanese film Small Talk, and the community formed by film festivals, theaters, and audiences around the Japanese documentary What Should We Have Done?
EFM × ACFM: Connecting Berlin and Busan will explore opportunities for collaboration between Asia and Europe, drawing on key initiatives of the European Film Market (EFM) and ACFM. Connecting Asia & Ibero-America: Unlocking Market Opportunities in Co-Production and Distribution will examine Latin America’s co-production and distribution landscape and pathways into key markets while exploring possibilities for content exchange between the two regions.
Other programs include AFiS Project Pitching, Rising Stories: Taiwan Feature Film Pitch, Cinema by Brand, New Routes for the Screen Industry: Building and Strengthening Brazil–Korea Connections, Kling AI Networking Reception: From Production Needs to Industry Partnerships Across Asia with Kling AI, and Platform BUSAN Pitch & Meet Ⅲ, connecting projects with creators and technology with markets.
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InnoAsia WIP Showcase
12 October, 13:30 - 15:30 | Event Room A
The InnoAsia WIP Showcase presents first previews of AI-driven feature films, series, and animations in production worldwide to industry professionals. Each session pairs preview screenings with a colloquium, where creators introduce their concepts and world-building and share AI production pipelines and solutions. By connecting works-in-progress with global buyers, investors, and technology partners, the showcase opens pathways to investment, distribution, and tech partnerships.
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Impact Korea - Mapping Impact: Documentary, Movements, and Audiences (1980-2025)
12 October, 10:00 - 12:00 | Event Room C
From 1980 to 2025, how have Korean documentaries navigated the space between social movements and audiences? Drawing on an analysis of approximately 4,379 films, a survey of 88 documentary creators, and in-depth interviews with 19 participants, this session explores the social value and 'impact' created through distribution and encounters with audiences.
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EFM × ACFM:
Connecting Berlin and Busan
12 October, 10:30 - 11:30 | Event Room D
Tanja Meissner, Director of the European Film Market (EFM), will introduce the vision and key programs of Berlinale Pro and explore opportunities for sustained collaboration between ACFM and EFM. The session will examine corresponding initiatives across co-production, documentary, series, IP, and innovative technologies, identifying concrete points of collaboration that can connect Asia and Europe. A concluding Q&A will offer practical insights into leveraging global market infrastructure and expanding international networks.
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Connecting Asia & Ibero-America: Unlocking Market Opportunities in Co-Production and Distribution
12 October, 13:00 - 14:00 | Event Room D
This panel introduces Asian filmmakers and producers to the Ibero-American audiovisual ecosystem and new business opportunities. It will examine regional opportunities across Latin America, co-production frameworks, distribution channels, and market gateways while exploring sustainable collaboration and content exchange between Asia and Ibero-America.
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2️⃣ Yesterday’s ACFM Review |
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From AI-driven changes in film production to investment in Asian content and international co-production, a wide range of programs at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) examined the future of the film and content industries.
At InnoAsia’s New Cinematic Possibilities: Reimagining Filmmaking with Kling AI, Director Kim Sungsoo and other creators shared their firsthand experiences using AI in production. Kim discussed the production process behind his new AI short film Worm Train and screened excerpts from the film, sharing how he used Kling AI to re-create scenes that had been difficult to realize with conventional technology. “Imagination can wait for technology to catch up, but technology cannot replace imagination,” he said, emphasizing that creators’ imagination and judgment remain at the heart of filmmaking in the AI era.
Thailand: The Next Chapter, which spotlighted Thailand as ACFM’s inaugural Country of Honor, examined opportunities and practical challenges surrounding international co-production in the Thai film industry. Thailand’s diverse locations, skilled stunt professionals, and post-production capabilities were presented as strengths, while differences in production budget scales and co-investment structures across countries were discussed as challenges. Participants noted that Thailand offers more than filming locations, with opportunities to discover new IP and remake content and connect with co-production partners.
The A Summit: Investor Summit & Connect brought together domestic and international investors and distributors to discuss investment strategies for connecting Asian projects with global capital. Following the discussion, participants connected through an open networking session. At Producer Hub, Co-Producing with Japan: Opportunities and Challenges co-hosted by VIPO shared case studies of live-action film and stop-motion animation co-productions. A finance specialist also examined financial incentives, structural hurdles to collaboration, and practical strategies for working with Japanese partners.
Other programs included K-Comics & Webtoon IP Showcase, Documentary WIP Showcase Ⅱ, and InnoAsia AI Creators Camp, as meetings and exchanges among film and content industry professionals continued throughout the day.
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New Cinematic Possibilities:
Reimagining Filmmaking with Kling AI |
Thailand: The Next Chapter |
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The A Summit: Investor Summit & Connect |
Co-Producing with Japan:
Opportunities and Challenges |
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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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