| 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 |
- BIFAN uses Eventival platform for badge accreditation.
- Create BIFAN Eventival account.
- Click [Accreditation] tab and select [PRESS] badge.
- * International journalists unable to attend the festival in person kindly apply for an online press badge through the tap [PRESS-Online]. Detailed info regarding the [PRESS-Online] badge can be found at that site.
- Submit the badge application form during the registration period.
* Please attach all required documents to your application.
- Once your application is approved, proceed with payment via PayPal on Eventival.
- Confirmation email will be sent once payment is completed.
- Pick up your badge at the badge desk during its opening hours.
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Supporting
Document |
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| Applicant |
Supporting Document |
Those of who received PRESS badge
in 2023 edition
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- Business Card
- At least one of last year’s coverage written by applicant
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| NEW to 2024
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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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| Those of who received PRESS badge
in 2023 edition |
Supporting
Document |
- Business Card
- At least one of last year’s coverage
written by applicant
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| NEW to 2024 |
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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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 and a Program Book voucher.
- Please note the Program Book may run out early as it is available in limited quantities.
- Access to the Press Center
- Access to BIFAN PLUS Programs and Events (except AI Conference)
- Admission to BIFAN PLUS programs and events.
- Members of the press who want to cover the AI Conference please contact the publicity team.
- P&I (Press & Industry) Screenings
- Available both offline (in the video room) and online.
- Access to Post-screening 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 have 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 22 (WED) 14:00~June 13 (THU) 18:00 |
FREE |
| On-site Registration |
July 5 (FRI)~July 14 (SUN)
During the badge desk opening hours
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USD 50.00 |
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| Pre-Registration |
| Dates |
May 22 (WED) 14:00~June 13 (THU) 18:00 |
| Prices |
FREE |
| On-site Registration |
| Dates |
July 5 (FRI)~July 14 (SUN)
During the badge desk opening hours |
| Prices |
USD 50.00 |
- 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 4).
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| Daily Pass |
- Simple press passes, only available on the day of application.
- Access to press center and P&I (Press&Industry) screenings.
- No ticketing for screenings available
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Period of application
July 5 (FRI)~July 13 (SAT) 9:00~20:30
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Period of application
July 14 (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 4), the Press Centre opening hours may change.
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| PRESS-Online |
- PRESS badge for international journalists unable to attend BIFAN 2024 in person.
- Access to P&I (Press & Industry) Screenings. (online screeners of most major movies screening at BIFAN 2024).
- Set up online interviews with selected festival guests.
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Period of application
May 22 (WED) 14:00 ~ June 13 (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
032-327-6313 (Ext. 137, 142)
- For more questions, check out our FAQ
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