The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), the official market of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), has released its 2026 program lineup, spotlighting generative‑AI technology and micro‑drama formats.
InnoAsia drives AI‑focused programming
InnoAsia will anchor the market with 11 separate programs that bring together 44 organisations and companies. The consortium’s agenda centres on a deep push into generative‑AI tools and other emerging media formats, positioning Busan as a testing ground for next‑generation storytelling.
Kling AI partnership
ACFM has partnered with Korean AI firm Kling AI for a flagship session titled “New Cinematic Possibilities: Reimagining Filmmaking with Kling AI.” The event will explore how generative‑AI can reshape script development, visual effects, and post‑production workflows.
Microdramas and new formats
Alongside AI initiatives, the market will showcase microdramas and other short‑form content, reflecting a broader industry shift toward bite‑size, digitally native narratives. Specific program details remain limited.
BIFF’s ACFM remains a key gathering for Asian content creators, distributors and technology partners, offering a platform to test and commercialise innovative formats ahead of the festival’s main screenings later in the year.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
