This year’s American Film Night at the Busan International Film Festival put the global nature of modern storytelling on full display, as studio executives, filmmakers, and stars gathered to celebrate the deepening creative partnership between Hollywood and Korea and the opportunities it continues to create on both sides of the Pacific.

Disney executive Jon Wax arrived at this year’s Busan International Film Festival to find anticipation already running high for The Remarried Empress. Speaking during a wide-ranging conversation hosted by the Motion Picture Association and Disney+, Wax explained why Disney is deepening its investment in Korean storytelling and how the company hopes to turn local successes into global phenomena.

Tropfest is back, and so is our commitment to the next generation. Tropfest Runways, powered by the MPA, bridges the gap between local storytelling and international opportunity with a dedicated career pipeline for emerging Australian filmmakers.

On 16 February 2026, the MPA and FICCI hosted “Rewarding our Creative Future” in New Delhi. As a cornerstone of the AI Impact Summit 2026, the session brought together global leaders and India’s top creators to explore how responsible AI can drive innovation while protecting the heart of human storytelling.