| Title | ***Busan Asian Film School is recruiting fellows for the 2026 International Film Business Academy - Producing Track | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date | 2025-08-25 | Hits | 12913 |
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1. Producing_Application Guide for IFBA 2026 Admission.pdf
[Annex 1] List of nations eligible to apply for the International Film Business Academy.xlsx
[Annex 2] Letter of Recommendation.docx
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| International Film Business Academy, Busan Asian Film School
Call for Applications for 2026 Admissions - Producing Track - Busan Asian Film School (AFiS) is now accepting applications for the 2026 International Film Business Academy (IFBA).
The International Film Business Academy, a specialized educational program focusing on film producing, has been a regular annual course at Busan Asian Film School since it welcomed its very first fellows in 2017. Approximately 20 filmmakers with prior experience in filming throughout Asia will be selected. It offers a curriculum designed to foster producers, which includes the development of a feature-length project, along with lectures covering topics such as investment, film policy, marketing and distribution. In 2023, two fellows collaborated on a short project during their time in Busan. The result, ‘Ali’ was honored with a Special Mention in the short film competition in 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Another film, ‘Bleat!’ produced by one of our alumni, received the Queer Palm Award at the same festival. The feature film ‘Sunshine’ won the Crystal Bear for Best Film in the Generation 14plus category at the 2025 Berlinale. In 2024, ‘Bikechess’ was awarded Best International Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. ‘Pierce’ received the Best Director Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic. And back in 2023, ‘The Wrestler’ earned the New Currents Award in the competition section of the Busan International Film Festival. Feature films like ‘Rapture’, which received an invitation to the competition section of the 76th Locarno Film Festival, and ‘White Building’, selected for the 78th Venice Film Festival were developed through the IFBA programs. These tangible outcomes underscore the effectiveness of the Busan Asian Film School’s program in fostering producers for international co-productions as a representative institute from Asia. The realm of Busan Asian Film School is worldwide. We aim for the future, together. AFiS is open for aspiring filmmakers throughout Asia. We are looking forward to having you in Busan! 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
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 2026 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, etc. to contact.afis@gmail.com <Appendix> 1. Application Guide for 2026 Admission 2. List of nations eligible to apply for the International Film Business Academy 2026 3. Form for Recommendation Letter (required) |
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