Short Description
artistsandpresent uniqueperspectivesanduntoldstoriesincontemporaryvideoart. With a focus on showcasing the latest trends, BIVAF amplifies voices that are often overlooked in mainstream international art events in Busan. In particular, BIVAF supports artists who critically engage with contemporary socio-political issues and explore video as a visual medium.
Starting this year, the Busan International Video Art Festival will conduct separate reviews and selection processes for the “International Competition” and “Korean Competition” sections. A final prize winner will be chosen from a combined shortlist of both sections. In addition, a new section titled “Video Art Busan” has been established to highlight new works by artists/filmmakers based in Busan, Ulsan, and the Gyeongnam region.
Programs (Sections)
The programs of the Busan International Video Art Festival consist of competitive and invited sections as follows:
a. Competitions
1) International Competition: This section seeks to identify and showcase significant trends in contemporary video art, as articulated by artists and filmmakers who deeply explore the pressing issues of our time.
2) Video Art Busan: This section presents newly produced works by video artists and filmmakers based in Busan, Ulsan, or the Gyeongnam region. The selected works either demonstrate distinguished formal and thematic qualities or undertake a critical exploration of local agendas.
3) Korean Competition: This section aims to highlight prominent movements within contemporary Korean video art, as observed through the perspectives of artists and filmmakers who offer insightful reflections on the present era.
b. Invited Section
1) Thematic Relay: This section invites and showcases works that foster expansive contemplation on the annual theme, curated in collaboration with guest curators active across various regions both domestically and internationally.
Eligibility
a. All submissions must be video artworks produced after January 1, 2023.
b. Each artist/filmmaker may submit only one work.
c. Submissions for the International Competition and Korean Competition must not have been exhibited or screened more than three times within South Korea.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
a. International Competition: Approximately 5 works selected
b. Video Art Busan: Approximately 3 works selected
c. Korean Competition: Approximately 5 works selected
d. Prize Winner: One prize-winning work will be selected from among the selected works in the International and Korean Competitions.
e. Prize: KRW 1,000,000
Entry Fee
None
Location
Busan, South Korea
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 22 June 2025
Website Link: https://www.videoartbusan.com/
