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| Administrator | AFiS | Date | 2020-12-04 | Hits | 1337 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Online International Film Business Academy, Busan Asian Film School Call for Applications for 2021 Admission
Busan Asian Film
School (AFiS) is recruiting fellows for the 2021 International Film Business
Academy.
Ever since
COVID-19 arose and put societies around the globe in grave peril, AFiS has
continually prioritized the safety of fellows, faculty, and staff. As such, we
have decided to divide the 2021 International Film Business Academy program,
which previously was a six month course across two semesters, into two separate
individual curriculums. AFiS now presents a three month ‘Online International Film Business Academy’ course for the spring semester, as well as a three month ‘International Film Business Academy Intensive Course’ for the fall semester, in Busan, South Korea. In-person (face-to-face)
classes are planned for the fall semester. 20 students will be selected for the
fall Intensive Course from among the graduates attending the spring online
course. The
International Film Business Academy, an educational program specializing in
film producing, has been an annual regular course at Busan Asian Film School
since it welcomed its very first fellows in 2017. AFiS fosters producers via a
curriculum that includes development of a feature-length project plus courses
on investment, film policy, marketing and distribution, and more. Over the past
three years, 59 alumni from 23 countries have graduated from the International
Film Business Academy (Note - 20 fellows for the 2020 course had been selected,
but the course was cancelled due to the global pandemic).
AFiS projects,
developed through the regular course, continue to attract attention from a
variety of distinguished film festivals. Projects have been invited to the
Cannes Film Festival's Atelier？Cinefondation, Locarno Film Festival's Open Doors, and have also won the
Bucheon Award at the NAFF project market of Bucheon International Fantastic
Film Festival. Furthermore, Busan Asian Film School is receiving attention as a
new international co-production platform, after a short film co-produced by two
international fellows in the 2019 class was invited to the Orizzonti
Competition at Venice Film Festival. Anyone interested and passionate in filmmaking is
sincerely welcome to apply.
Ⅰ. OUTLINE OF APPLICATION
PROCESS
1. Course Description and
Number of Admitted Applicants Course: Online International Film Business
Academy (Producing) Course length: 3 months, 12 weeks in total from
March to May Admitted applicants: 10 (including 2 Busan residents under the Busan quota) * Applicants
admitted for the 2020 course have priority in registering for the 2021 course.
The entrance quota for the course is 30, however 20 applicants who were already
selected for the 2020 course (which was cancelled due to COVID-19) have
re-enrolled and been added to the total number. * The number
of admitted applicants is subject to change depending on the pool of
applicants. * Detailed
course schedule, including start dates, will be announced later.
2. Application &
Selection Schedule
* This schedule may be subject to change.
3. Qualifications A. Must have U.N.-defined “Asian” nationality or Taiwanese
Nationality - Please refer to the list of nations eligible to
apply for the International Film Business Academy 2021. <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)
4. Benefits Provided to
Admitted 2021 Fellows A. Tuition fees will be covered by a full
scholarship B. Eligibility
to apply for 2021 International Film Business Academy Intensive Course will be given. * The
International Film Business Academy Intensive Course will be held in Busan for 3
months, from mid July-October. Only Online International Film Business Academy
graduates can apply for the Intensive course (total quota of 20)
Ⅱ. APPLICATION INFORMATION 1. Application Information
A. Application Period - Applications will be received from 9 AM on
December 7, 2020 to 6 PM on January 5, 2021 (Korean time).
B. Details for Submission - After filling out the online application on the
Busan Asian Film School website, scanned copies of the below-mentioned
documents (PDF, JPG, etc.) must be sent by email as a compressed zip file. Both
the online application and the email package must be submitted by January 5, 2021 (Korean time).
C. Items to Be Submitted 1) Online application - Busan Asian Film School website: International Film Business Academy ->
Processing the Application http://afis.ac/afis/ifba/applicationEn.do?_menuNo=81
* Online application forms will only be accessible during the application
period
2) Email package - Email address: contact@afis.ac -
Compress all documents into a zip file and name it ‘Name_Nationality’ ex) Kimafis_Korea.zip
D. Where to Submit 1)
Online application: Busan Asian Film School website International
Film Business Academy -> Processing the Application http://afis.ac/afis/ifba/applicationEn.do?_menuNo=81 2)
Email: contact@afis.ac (Tel. +82-51-750-3204)
Ⅲ. ADMISSIONS PROCESS AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTIONS
1. Outline A.
Applicants who receive the highest scores based on the overall application will
be selected. B.
Scores received during the first round of screening will not affect the scores
of the second round. C.
Busan Asian Film School will not select applicants whose total score fails to
meet internal standards, regardless of entrance quotas.
2. Distribution of Points
Ⅳ. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. Start of program March
2021 (details will be announced at a later date)
2. Enrollment A.
Enrollment period: February, 2021 (details will be announced) B.
Tuition: All admitted applicants will have tuition fees exempted. (details will
be announced at a later date) C.
Announcements: The announcement of shortlisted candidates and final admission
decisions will be made available on www.afis.ac, and by direct contact. * Selected applicants who do not enroll
within the time frame will be seen as forfeiting their admissions.
3. RELATED INFORMATION Please
forward any queries related to AFiS program (curriculum, admissions, enrollment,
etc.) to contact@afis.ac
<Appendix> 1.
Application Guide for 2021 Admission 2.
List of nations eligible to apply for the International Film Business Academy
2021 3. Form for Recommendation Letter (required) |
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Application Guide for 2021 Admission 
