Busan's Asian Cinema Fund triples co-production slate in second year, backing three films across 13 countries

Busan's Asian Cinema Fund selected three co-productions for 2026 — Fukada Koji's "Grateful," Jakrawal Nilthamrong's "Rhizome" and Boo Junfeng's "Trinity" — up from one in the fund's inaugural year. The purse rose to KRW140 million (~$100,000) from KRW65 million. Chosen from 15 submissions, the three films span 13 countries and must premiere at BIFF. (Variety, 14 August 2026)