The Pusan International Film Festival has become a major annual affair which offers movie-goers an opportunity to enjoy the latest in worldwide film-making through the many internationally-acclaimed films of various genres. The Festival also allows them to glimpse into the future of Asian cinema as it highlights the fresh perspectives of up-and-coming Asian directors and the Asian cinema. This year's PIFF will have seven sections: "A Window on Asian Cinema", the centerpiece of the festival, will present new quality movies by acclaimed Asian directors. "New Currents", is a competition section for feature films by promising Asian directors. "The World Cinema", section will examine changes in filmmaking worldwide by featuing quality films by new and rising directors from around the world, outside of Asia. Another competition section "Wide Angle", will feature documentaries, short length movies, and animations from Asian countries. Local films will be highlighted in the "Korean Panorama" section, while the "Special Program", will feature a different theme every year.

The eight-day PIFF will almost certainly help vault new Asian talents onto the regional and international scene, thereby providing greater worldwide publicity for Korean films and promoting new and important exchanges between Korean and foreigh film professionals.