Busan Market Chief Ellen Y.D. Kim Plots Year-Round ACFM 365 Platform, Warns Public Funding Has Stalled
- Ellen Y.D. Kim, chief of the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), proposes turning the four‑day Busan event into a year‑long platform called ACFM 365.
- The ACFM 365 idea would create a permanent database and matchmaking system for filmmakers and distributors across Asia.
- Kim warns that public funding for the market has not increased in line with its growth, citing a stagnation in government support.
- The proposal was presented to Variety, highlighting the need for sustained financial backing to realize the platform.
- If adopted, ACFM 365 could expand industry collaboration beyond the annual Busan event.
Ellen Y.D. Kim, chief of the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), announced a vision to transform the event into a year‑round platform, ACFM 365, during an interview with Variety.
ACFM currently takes place over four days in Busan, South Korea, attracting film professionals from across Asia. Kim argues that the market’s influence has grown beyond the confines of its annual schedule and should become an ongoing resource for creators, distributors, and exhibitors.
In the interview, Kim warned that public funding for the market has not kept pace with its expansion. She pointed out a stagnation in government support, suggesting that without increased public investment the proposed year‑long platform could struggle to materialize.
ACFM 365 would be a permanent database and matchmaking hub, enabling continuous collaboration and project development throughout the year. If adopted, the initiative could reshape industry engagement across Asia and provide a steady platform for content discovery and partnership beyond the Busan event.
