Director Jafar Panahi has been named Asian Filmmaker of the Year 2025 by the Busan International Film Festival

The Busan International Film Festival has announced its choice for Asian Filmmaker of the Year 2025, Jafar Panahi. The award recognizes his unwavering contributions to Asian and world cinema. The opening ceremony of the 30th edition of the festival, which will take place September 17-26 in the South Korean port city of Busan, will host the award ceremony.