The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) officially gained A-list festival accreditation from a regulatory body of global film festivals, cementing its status as a leader in global cinema alongside prestigious events like Cannes, Berlin and Venice. On Monday, the organizers of the nation’s largest film festival said BIFF was named an A-list film festival in the newly reorganized accreditation system of the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). BIFF Director Jung Han-seok expressed his gratitude regarding the selection. “This is a joyful result that shows the rapidly growing global influence of the Busan International Film Festival,” Jung said. “It is especially meaningful to be officially recognized by a highly credible organization that evaluates major film festivals around the world. We will continue to strive to further elevate our global status as an A-list film festival.” Established in 1933, the FIAPF is a prominent organization that validates the credibility of international film festivals worldwide. The organization recently overhauled its t