Korea's coastal cinema city blends dramatic ocean views, colorful hillside villages, and bustling fish markets with world-class film festival infrastructure.
Haeundae Beach, Gwangan Bridge, dramatic cliffs at Taejongdae, and coastal temples offer stunning waterfront filming opportunities.
Home to the Busan International Film Festival with established film commission, experienced crews, and production-friendly policies.
From colorful Gamcheon Village to ultramodern Marine City, Busan delivers unique looks within minutes of each other.
From historic landmarks to modern districts, we help you access the perfect locations for your production in Busan.
Famous sandy beach, luxury hotels, modern skyline, and vibrant seaside atmosphere.
Colorful hillside houses, street art murals, narrow alleyways, and artistic community.
Urban beach with Gwangan Bridge views, waterfront restaurants, and nightlife scenes.
Historic fish market, traditional shopping streets, coastal working harbor atmosphere.
Urban downtown center, shopping districts, neon-lit streets, and bustling city life.
Dramatic coastal cliffs, lighthouse, natural rock formations, and ocean panoramas.
Our local fixers know these Busan locations inside out, helping you navigate permits, logistics, and timing for the best results.
Korea's most famous beach with 1.5km of golden sand, luxury hotels backdrop, and Marine City skyline. Featured in countless Korean films and dramas.
Haeundae-gu District permit required. Beach filming easier in off-season (Oct-May). Summer requires early morning slots.
Hillside village transformed into an art installation with pastel houses, murals, sculptures, and winding alleys. Nicknamed 'Machu Picchu of Busan.'
Saha-gu District permit. Popular location - coordinate with village association for larger shoots.
Korea's longest suspension bridge (7.4km) with dramatic night lighting. Best filmed from Gwangalli Beach or Marine City.
Beach filming: standard permit. Bridge itself rarely accessible. Drone restrictions within 5km of bridge.
Rare seaside Buddhist temple perched on cliffs with ocean waves crashing below. Unique coastal temple setting in Korea.
Temple administration approval required. Religious ceremonies take priority. No interior filming during services.
Korea's largest seafood market with live fish auctions, outdoor vendors, and authentic working harbor atmosphere.
Market association coordination recommended. Best to film during business hours for authentic activity.
Dramatic coastal park with 100m cliffs, lighthouse, and natural rock formations. Panoramic ocean views and forest trails.
Yeongdo-gu District permit. Danubi train coordination for cliff access.
BIFF festival venue with the world's longest cantilever roof, LED ceiling displays, and modern architectural design.
Busan Cinema Center management approval. Festival period (October) unavailable for external shoots.
Ultramodern waterfront district with luxury high-rises, yacht marina, and futuristic architecture. Korea's answer to Dubai Marina.
Building management approvals for specific towers. Public areas: standard permit. BEXCO convention center requires separate approval.
Essential logistics information for planning your Busan production.
20km / 40-60 min to Haeundae
4 metro lines covering central Busan. Line 2 connects airport to Haeundae. Runs 5:30am-midnight.
Crew tip: Metro filming requires Busan Transportation Corporation authorization. Line 1 connects to KTX for Seoul travel.
Extensive bus network reaching areas metro doesn't cover. Useful for coastal locations.
Crew tip: Bus 1001 runs airport to Haeundae direct. Buses essential for Taejongdae access.
Readily available throughout the city. Kakao T app works in Busan. Generally cheaper than Seoul.
Crew tip: Taxis essential for Gamcheon Village and hillside locations. Most drivers know film locations.
Ferries connect to nearby islands and provide unique filming perspectives.
Crew tip: Cruise ferries offer Gwangan Bridge filming opportunities. Oryukdo ferry for island shots.
Easier than Seoul overall. Haeundae and Gwangalli have beach parking (seasonal rates). Gamcheon requires walking from designated lots.
Busan is more spread out than Seoul. Haeundae to Jagalchi: 30-40 min by metro. Gamcheon requires taxi/bus (no direct metro). Allow extra time for coastal road traffic. Consider water taxi between Haeundae and Gwangalli for unique angles.
Let us handle permits, crew, equipment, and logistics while you focus on capturing the best of Busan.