Busan International Film Festival 2026 Announces Winners, 'Birds in the Dark' and 'Midday Meal' Take Top Honors

The 31st Busan International Film Festival concluded on October 15, 2026, with several films receiving top honors. Shashank Walia's debut Punjabi feature, "Birds in the Dark," won the prestigious New Currents Award and the Songwon Vision Audience Award - Asia. Additionally, Majid Majidi's "Midday Meal" was awarded Best Film, automatically qualifying it for submission to the Best International Feature category of the Oscars.