| Eligibility |
- Journalists and editorial staff from general and film-related media outlets, including broadcasting companies, newspapers, and magazines.
- Critics and columnists.
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| How to Apply |
- Click the [Accreditation] tab and fill out the application form, attaching the required documents.
- Once approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email from the PR team.
- Pick up your badge at the badge desk during its opening hours.
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Supporting
Documents |
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| Applicant |
Supporting Document |
Remarks |
Those of who received PRESS badge
in 2024 edition
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- Business Card
- At least one of last year’s coverage written by applicant
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Choose one of the two
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| NEW to 2025
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A certificate of employment issued within 3 months
(A certificate with the date of issuance and
the representative's seal) and business card
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Evidence of coverage(Choose 1 of 2)
- At least one of last 3 month’s coverage written by applicant
- At least one of last year’s coverage written about BIFAN by applicant
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Choose one of the two
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| Those of who received PRESS badge
in 2024 edition |
Supporting
Document |
- Business Card
- At least one of last year’s coverage
written by applicant
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| Remarks |
Choose one of the two |
| NEW to 2025 |
Supporting
Document |
- A certificate of employment issued within 3 months
(A certificate with the date of issuance and the representative's seal) and business card
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Evidence of coverage(Choose 1 of 2)
- At least one of last 3 month’s coverage
written by applicant
- At least one of last year’s coverage
written about BIFAN by applicant
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| Remarks |
Choose one of the two |
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Evidence of coverage means a PDF or JPG file of an article with the full text, media name, reporter name, and publication date.
- Additional documentation may be requested for verification purposes. Approval may be refused if supporting documents are not attached or provided, an unidentified photo is used, or the applicant does not meet eligibility criteria.
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| Benefits |
- Ticket Reservations
- Entitled to reserve up to 4 film tickets per day.
- Reservations can only be made for films screening on the same day or the following day.
- Cannot reserve two or more tickets for the same time slot.
- Eligible to reserve tickets for general screenings, ‘Odd Family’ section and Master Classes.
- Please note the badge does not grant access to special screenings/events such as the Opening/Closing Ceremonies or Midnight screenings.
- Guest Package
- Entitled to receive the Guest Package.
- Access to the Press Center and Video room
- Access to BIFAN+ Programs and Events (except AI Conference)
- Admission to BIFAN+ programs and events.
- Members of the press who want to cover the AI Conference please contact the publicity team.
- Access to Program Events
- Admission to post-screening events such as Guest Visits (GV), and Master Classes, subject to seat availability. (A separate ticket is required to watch the film.)
- BIFAN Guest Lounges
- Access to BIFAN Guest Lounges. Each badge holder will receive coffee vouchers, allowing for complimentary coffee up to the number of vouchers provided.
- The badge is non-transferable and must only be used by the individual it was issued to.
- For entering the screening, you have to present your ticket and badge.
- Badges not received will be discarded immediately after the festival ends. Applicants who have not picked up their badge will not be able to receive a badge the following year.
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| Badge Prices |
Price
| Category |
Dates |
Prices |
| Pre-Registration |
May 21 (WED) 14:00~June 12 (THU) 18:00 |
FREE |
| On-site Registration |
July 4 (FRI)~July 13 (SUN)
During the badge desk opening hours
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USD 50.00 |
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| Pre-Registration |
| Dates |
May 21 (WED) 14:00~June 12 (THU) 18:00 |
| Prices |
FREE |
| On-site Registration |
| Dates |
July 4 (FRI)~July 13 (SUN)
During the badge desk opening hours |
| Prices |
USD 50.00 |
- Please note all times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST, GMT+9).
- All the processes must be done within the pre-registration period.
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| Badge Desk Opening Hours |
- VenueBadge Desk, 1F, Bucheon City Hall (210, Gilju-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea)
| Dates |
Hours of Operation |
| July 4 (FRI) |
8:30~20:30 |
| July 5 (SAT)~July 8 (TUE) |
9:00~20:30 |
| July 9 (WED)~July 11 (FRI) |
9:00~18:00 |
| July 12 (SAT)~July 13 (SUN) |
10:00~14:00 |
- You can pick up your badge and register on-site at the badge desk during opening hours.
- The Badge Desk is not open on the day of the Opening Ceremony (July 3).
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| Daily Pass |
- Simple press passes, only available on the day of application.
- Access to the Press Center and Video Room.
- No ticketing for screenings available
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Period of application
July 4 (FRI)~July 12 (SAT) 9:00~20:30
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Period of application
July 13 (SUN) 10:00~14:00
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How to Apply
submit a business card at the BIFAN Press Center at the 3rd floor of Bucheon City Hall.
- No application on the day of the Opening Ceremony (July 3), the Press Centre opening hours may change.
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| PRESS-Online |
- PRESS badge for international journalists unable to attend BIFAN 2025 in person.
- Access to Online Screenings. (online screeners of most major movies screening at BIFAN 2025).
- Set up online interviews with selected festival guests.
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Period of application
May 21 (WED) 14:00 ~ June 12 (THU) 18:00
- The eligibility details are the same as the PRESS Badge. For further inquiries please send an email to foreignpress@bifan.kr.
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| Note |
- The application for a badge cannot be modified online after the pre-registration deadline. Please contact the accreditation manager if you encounter any problems.
- Save the dates! Once Pre-Registration closes, On-site Registration will be the only option.
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| Contact |
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E-mail
press@bifan.kr
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Phone
010-7367-6313
- For more questions, check out our FAQ
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