Busan Film Festival’s Market Chief, Oh Seok-Geun, Announces Resignation In Ongoing Management Turmoil

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Oh Seok-geun, director of Busan International Film Festival’s industry platform, Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), has resigned from his post, the latest in a string of resignations to rock the festival

’s industry platform, Asian Contents & Film Market , has resigned from his post, the latest in a string of resignations to rock the festival.

“I submitted my resignation to BIFF [Busan International Film Festival]. I decided this was the best choice I could make. I hope my decision will help solve the BIFF situation,” said Oh when contacted by Deadline.Busan Confirms Nam Dong-Chul & Kang Seung-Ah As Acting Festival Heads As Former Chiefs Exit In Management Crisis

Last year, the market held its first full in-person edition since 2019, which was regarded a success with large international participation; the launch of Busan Story Market , billed as a rebrand and expansion of the festival’s IP pitching activities, and a packed schedule of networking and other events.

In May, festival director Huh Moonyung handed in his resignation, after chairperson Lee Yong-kwan split the top operational role and appointed Cho Jongkook as managing director. Lee also handed in his resignation in early May, which wasn’t accepted, and did so againAfter Huh’s resignation, it emerged that he is being investigated by the Center for Gender Equality in Korean Cinema following a complaint by a festival employee over alleged sexual harassment.

 

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