Busan 2026: Wētā FX CTO Kimball Thurston on AI’s Biggest Promise: Less Busywork, More Creativity
As CTO of Oscar-winning Wētā FX, Kimball Thurston is helping guide the industry's use of AI. Speaking alongside Netflix executive Sung Q Lee and filmmaker Kang Yun-sung, he explains why the future of filmmaking still depends on human creativity.
From “Channel Zero” to “Brand New Cherry Flavor” & “Verity”: The Wild Interior World of Writer Nick Antosca
Before the monsters, jump scares, and special effects, there is the writer. We take a look inside the singular imagination of “Verity” screenwriter Nick Antosca, whose work in “Channel Zero” and “Brand New Cherry Flavor” helped redefine modern horror.
Local Stories, Global Audiences: Jon Wax’s Vision for Disney+ in Asia
At the Busan International Film Festival, Disney executive Jon Wax discussed the company’s growing investment in Korea, the highly anticipated series “The Remarried Empress,” new creative partnerships, and why compelling character journeys remain key to global success.
From Busan to the World: Hollywood and Korea Celebrate the Power of Global Storytelling
At the Busan International Film Festival’s American Film Night, industry leaders, filmmakers, and stars gathered to celebrate the growing creative partnership between Hollywood and Korea, highlighting new collaborations, global storytelling, and cross-border productions.
“Love of Your Life” DP Todd Banhazl on Finding a Spiritual Collaborator in Director Rachel Morrison
Cinematographer Todd Banhazl discusses partnering with director Rachel Morrison to create the visual language of “Love of Your Life,” using light, shadow, and evocative locations to chart Margaret Qualley's moving journey through grief and renewal.
