International Film Business Academy
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OUTLINE OF APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Course Description and Number of Admitted Applicants
Course: International Film Business Academy (Producing)
Course length: 7 months from March to October, 2026(2 semesters, Including vacation)
Admitted applicants: around 20 (including 2 Busan residents under the Busan quota)
* Detailed course schedule, including start dates, will be announced later.
* The number of admitted applicants is subject to change depending on the pool of applicants.
2. Application & Selection Schedule
Classification Time Period Note
Open Call for Submissions September 17, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Website
Application Period October 15, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Website
First Screening
(documents, portfolio, proposal for a feature-length narrative film)
December 1, 2025 – December 5, 2025  
Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates December 12, 2025 Website, Direct Contact
Second Screening (interviews) January 5 – 9, 2026 Conducted Online
Final Announcement of Admission Decisions January 16, 2025 Website, Direct Contact

*This schedule may be subject to change.

3. Qualifications
A. Must have U.N.-defined “Asian” nationality or Taiwanese Nationality

※ Must possess a valid passport from the Asian nation corresponding to their nationality

- Please refer to the list of nations eligible to apply for the International Film Business Academy 2026. <Appendix 1>

- Taiwanese nationals will be selected by AFiS in collaboration with TAICCA

- For nationals of the Philippines, a recommendation letter from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is mandatory.

B. There are no restrictions based on academic qualifications or age. Korean men must show proof of completion or exemption of mandatory military service.
C. Must be competent in English (all coursework will be conducted in English)
D. Must be in good health to pursue academic studies abroad
E. Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to following the Busan Asian Film School’s curriculum and academic policies
4. Benefits Provided to Admitted Fellows
A. Tuition fees covered by a full scholarship

- Personal Financial Guarantee with Official Bank Statements upon the confirmation of the final successful applicants (around January or February) is required for the Application for Certificate of Visa Eligibility (Visa Issuance) process - Approximately USD 3,000 (Minimum)

- An additional Personal Financial Guarantee with Korean Bank Account approximately of USD 2,000 - 3,000 may also be required for Sojourn Extension Process during the second semester

- After entering Korea on a General Trainee (Other) / D-4-2 visa, fellows are not permitted to leave the country until they have received their Residence Card, as the visa is a single-entry type (March to May)

B. A round-trip airfare provided to non-Korean fellows (details to be given later)
C. Dormitory room provided during the total period of education (including the vacation)
D. Medical Insurance (Limited coverage and National Health Insurance) to non-Korean fellows during the total period of education (including the vacation)

※ Matriculation – first 6 months: Limited coverage plan from Private Insurance Agency
After 6 months – Graduation: National Health Insurance

※ Important: Since there is a period of approximately two months at the beginning of the semester during which insurance enrollment is not possible (before receiving a Residence Card, typically from March to May), selected fellows must purchase traveler’s insurance to cover this gap before departing for Korea.

5. APPLICATION INFORMATION
A. Application Period

- Applications will be received from 9 AM on October 15, 2025 to 6 PM on November 12, 2025 (Korean time).

B. Details for Submission

- Fill out the online application on the AFiS Academy application page at academy.afis.ac.


* direct url to the application page;

https://academy.afis.ac./lms/aply/aplyGuid.do?baseMenuNo=118&_idxn=153

For the last step, attach required documents one by one.

- The online application will be visible/available during the application period.

C. Items to Be Submitted

- Please refer to the Application Guide for 2026 Admission (attached).

6. Contact Information
Please forward any queries regarding curriculum, admissions, housing, etc.to(contact.afis@gmail.com)
OUTLINE OF APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Course Description and Number of Admitted Applicants
Course: Business Track, International Film Business Academy
Course length: 7 months from March to October, 2026
                       (2 semesters, Including vacation)

- Number of hours for academics: approx. 480 hours for 2 semesters(approx. 20 hours per week for 24 weeks)

Admitted applicants: 2

* Detailed course schedule, including start dates, will be announced later.

* The number of admitted applicants is subject to change depending on the pool of applicants.

2. Application & Selection Schedule
Classification Time Period Note
Open Call for Submissions September 17, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Website
Application Period October 15, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Online (Application form)
First Screening
(documents, portfolio, proposal for a feature-length narrative film)
December 1, 2025 – December 5, 2025  
Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates December 12, 2025 Website, Direct Contact
Second Screening (interviews) January 5 – 9, 2026 Conducted Online
Final Announcement of Admission Decisions January 16, 2026 Website, Direct Contact

*This schedule may be subject to change.

3. Qualifications
A. Must have U.N.-defined “Asian” nationality or Taiwanese Nationality

※ Must possess a valid passport from the Asian nation corresponding to their nationality

- Please refer to the list of nations eligible to apply for the International Film Business Academy 2025. <Appendix 1>

B. There are no restrictions based on academic qualifications or age. Korean men must show proof of completion or exemption of mandatory military service.
C. Must be competent in English (all coursework will be conducted in English)
D. Individuals who have a keen interest in the film and video content industry
E. Must be in good health to pursue academic studies abroad
F. Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to following the Busan Asian Film School’s curriculum and academic policies
4. Benefits Provided to Admitted Fellows
A. Tuition fee covered by a full scholarship

- Personal Financial Guarantee with Official Bank Statements upon the confirmation of the final successful applicants (around January or February) is required for the Application for Certificate of Visa Eligibility (Visa Issuance) process - Approximately USD 3,000 (Minimum)

- An additional Personal Financial Guarantee with Korean Bank Account approximately of USD 2,000 – 3,000 may also be required for Sojourn Extension Process during the second semester

- After entering Korea on a General Trainee (Other) / D-4-2 visa, fellows are not permitted to leave the country until they have received their Residence Card, as the visa is a single-entry type (March to May)

B. Dormitory room provided during the total period of education (including the vacation)
C. Medical Insurance (Limited coverage and National Health Insurance) to non-Korean fellows during the total period of education (including the vacation)

※ Matriculation – first 6 months: Limited coverage plan from Private Insurance Agency After 6 months – Graduation: National Health Insurance

※ Important: Since there is a period of approximately two months at the beginning of the semester during which insurance enrollment is not possible (before receiving a Residence Card, typically from March to May), selected fellows must purchase traveler’s insurance to cover this gap before departing for Korea.

5. APPLICATION INFORMATION
A. Application Period

- Applications will be received from 9 AM on October 15, 2025 to 6 PM on November 12, 2025 (Korea time).

B. Details for Submission

- Fill out the online application form provided below, and upload required documents to the same site


* Online Application Page:
https://forms.gle/Lpds9tHHPUoE2if97

C. Items to Be Submitted

Please refer to the Application Guide for 2026 Admission (attached).

6. Contact Information
Please forward any queries regarding curriculum, admissions, housing, etc.to(contact.afis@gmail.com)