New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Behind the glamour of globally acclaimed blockbusters of celebrated artists in film festivals thrives a section of filmmakers donned as marketers, learning and pitching to get their next work global support (or sometimes just to make stories come to life).

These are independent filmmakers who navigate the financial grind and bootstrap micro-budget shorts to propel their passion.

Among the many global stages fueling their dreams is Platform Busan - a networking and professional development program for emerging independent filmmakers from across Asia, held annually during the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

Held as part of the 31st Busan International Film Festiva...