The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Festival Director Shin Chul, hereafter BIFAN) has officially unveiled its posters and new slogan ahead of its July opening.
BIFAN has solidified its global standing as a leading fantastic genre film festival through distinctive programming over the course of 30 editions. Furthermore, it has taken a leading role in the new era by building an AI-driven creative ecosystem. This year’s official posters center on a chameleon, a creature that freely transforms its appearance, symbolizes BIFAN’s unique identity shaped by bold choices and continuous evolution over the past 30 years. The dynamic main poster is accompanied by two sub-posters emphasizing the slogan and the 30th edition, respectively. The newly revealed slogan, NEW ERA NEW SKIN, directly captures BIFAN’s vision and determination, mirroring the ever-changing nature of the chameleon.
Festival Director Shin Chul stated, “This year’s posters began with the discovery of BIFAN’s identity in the chameleon, an icon of change, adaptation, flexibility, and resilience. We hope audiences look forward to a BIFAN that does not fear change, but instead spreads new wings toward the future.”
The 30th BIFAN will be held across Bucheon City from July 2 to July 12.
Poster Identity
The new face of the 30th BIFAN is the chameleon. Just as it freely changes colors to match its surroundings, this year’s posters reflect the trajectory of BIFAN, which has flexibly evolved by absorbing rapid changes over the last three decades.
In the main poster, the chameleon, tearing through its own tough skin, radiates energy that is simultaneously destructive and creative. It is a bold declaration that BIFAN will continue to take on a new color without hesitation, no matter how unfamiliar the change, and to be reborn as many times as it takes. In the sub-posters, the chameleon spreads brilliant wings in the darkness, symbolizing movement into a new dimension. The multi-toned colors covering its body represent the countless attempts and infinite possibilities BIFAN has built over 30 years.
A chameleon remains a chameleon no matter how many times it changes color. Even in the midst of unpredictable evolution, BIFAN’s essential identity never fades. BIFAN will continue to remain unchanged: it will keep changing.
At the strangest. At its most BIFAN.
· Art Directing | Festival Director Shin Chul
· Design | PARK Chae-Yeon, SASODONG
Slogan Identity
NEW ERA NEW SKIN
The era of AI has already arrived. Amidst this unavoidable and massive transformation, BIFAN’s strategy is clear: to wear an entirely new skin without hesitation—willingly, dynamically.
Festival Overview
Title: 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN)
Date: July 2 (Thu) – July 12 (Sun), 2026 (11 days)
Type: Non-competitive international film festival with selected competitive sections
Venue: Various locations across Bucheon City
For more information, visit https://www.bifan.kr/eng/.
