Shin Su-won graduated from Seoul National University’s College of Education and worked as a middle school history teacher before earning her M.F.A. in Screenwriting from the Korea National University of Arts. Shin made a powerful feature directorial debut with Passerby #3 (2010), which won the Best Asian-Middle Eastern Film Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival, instantly capturing the attention of the global film industry.

She soon established herself as a distinctive auteur, receiving consecutive critical acclaim from the world’s most prestigious film festivals. Her short Modern Family – Circle Line (2012) became the first Korean film to win the Canal+ Award at the Cannes Film Festival Critics' Week. Her streak of success continued with Pluto (2013), which received a Special Mention at the Berlin International Film Festival, and her critically acclaimed feature Madonna (2015), which was officially selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to win the Halekulani Golden Orchid Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Hawaii International Film Festival, as well as sweep both the Jury Prize and Audience Award at the Florence Korea Film Festival 2016.

Shin’s artistic journey continued with narrative-rich films such as Glass Garden (2017) and Hommage (2022). Most recently, her film The Mutation (2025) was officially selected for the Busan International Film Festival and won Best Film at the Florence Korea Film Festival 2026. This year, as the Dean of BAFA, Director Shin brings her profound expertise and visionary leadership to the frontlines of film education, nurturing the next generation of filmmakers.

Yosep Anggi Noen, currently affiliated with the prominent Indonesian Film Company MAKNATIKA, is a proud alumnus of the 2007 BIFF Asian Film Academy. He made a brilliant feature directorial debut with Peculiar Vacation and Other Illnesses (2012), which was officially selected for the Locarno Film Festival and received a Jury Special Mention in the Dragons & Tigers Competition at the Vancouver International Film Festival, capturing the attention of the global film community.

He established his unique cinematic voice on the international stage through both shorts and features. His short film A Lady Caddy Who Never Saw a Hole in One (2013) won the prestigious Sonje Award in the Wide Angle section at the Busan International Film Festival, fostering a deep connection with BIFF. His subsequent features achieved further global acclaim: Solo, Solitude (2016) was officially selected for the Locarno Film Festival, and The Science of Fictions (2019) won the Special Mention of the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival, solidifying his status as a leading auteur.

Most recently, his stylized feature 24 Hours with Gaspar (2023) was officially selected for the Busan International Film Festival, continuing his strong and consistent presence at major international film festivals. His latest body of work includes the feature film The Redemption of Sin (2024). Returning to BAFA not as a fellow, but as an internationally acclaimed visionary, Yosep Anggi Noen joins this year’s program as a Directing Mentor to inspire and nurture the next generation of Asian filmmakers.

Park Junghun is a prominent Korean cinematographer renowned for his striking visual aesthetics and meticulous craftsmanship. He has contributed to the advancement of the film industry, notably serving as a CGK Award Jury Member at the Busan International Film Festival in 2020 and 2024. After honing his craft on the cinematography team for the acclaimed masterpiece ChiHwaSeon (2002), he made his feature cinematography debut with Grape Candy (2012) and went on to lens Snow Paths (2016).

He achieved major critical recognition with the action-thriller The Villainess (2017), which premiered in the Midnight Screenings section at the Cannes Film Festival. The film earned him widespread international acclaim for his groundbreaking visual approach, sweeping the Best Cinematography award at both the Buil Film Awards and the Daejong Film Awards.

Park has consistently showcased his versatile visual style through a wide range of subsequent works, including Herstory (2018), Door Lock (2018), French Woman (2020), and the critically acclaimed Voice of Silence (2020). He continued his prolific career with Where Would You Like to Go? (2023), followed by a busy slate in 2024 with DIRTY MONEY and Victory. His most recent cinematography credits include Nocturnal (2025), the Netflix original series Trigger (2025), and The East Palace (2026). Returning as the Cinematography Mentor for the second consecutive year, Park brings his profound industry expertise to empower and inspire the next generation of Asian filmmakers.