International Film Business Academy, Busan Asian Film School
Call for Applications for
2024 Admission to the Business Track
Busan Asian Film School launches the "Business Track" as a special program
at the International Film Business Academy, the regular course, and recruit fellows for the class of 2024.
The Business Track is a program focusing on fostering human resources
who will carry on as executive producers, policymakers, business practitioners, etc.,
alongside with the existing "Producing Track" that aims to cultivate creative producers.
The Business Track offers a curriculum which includes lectures covering topics
on financing, marketing, distribution, film laws, film policies, talent management, global production. and more.
Anyone interested and passionate in filmmaking is sincerely welcome to apply to newly opened Business Track
of Busan Asian Film School, a representative film business educational institution in Asia.
1. Course Description and Number of Admitted Applicants
Course: Business Track, International Film Business Academy
Course length: 8 months from March to October, 2024
(2 semesters, Including a four-week 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
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Time Period
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Note
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Open Call for Submissions
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November 16, 2023 - December 22, 2023
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Website
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Application
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December 4, 2023 - December 22, 2023
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Online (Application form)
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Screening (documents)
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January 8, 2024 - January 12, 2024
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Announcement of Admission Decisions
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January 30, 2024
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AFCNet Members,
Direct Contact
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February 29, 2024
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Website
(To be announced with the list of finalists selected from Busan, Korea)
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* 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 2024. <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 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
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)
* Registered foreigners are also obliged to pay National Health Insurance after 6 months of arrival in Korea (approximately USD 100 per month), and AFiS will also cover the
insurance (up to 2 months)
5. Application Information
A. Application Period
- Applications will be received from 9 AM on December 4, 2023 to 6 PM on December 22, 2023 (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://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqXbFutjFBAtnJTX36XquGEqgxoqzSDVvYXMOQXLPJpQzyqQ/viewform
C. Items to Be Submitted
Please refer to the Application Guide for 2024 Admission (attached).
6. Contact Information
Please forward any queries regarding curriculum, admissions, housing, etc. to contact.afis@gmail.com.
<Appendix>
1. Application Guide for 2024 Admission
2. List of nations eligible to apply for the International Film Business Academy 2024
3. Form for Recommendation Letter