Busan Asian Film School Explained

Busan Asian Film School
Established:2016
Type:Film school
City:Busan
Country:South Korea
Campus:(Urban), 55, Suyeong-ro 521beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, Korea (48264)
Website:Official website

Busan Asian Film School (AFiS; ) is a government-owned educational institution located in Busan, South Korea, dedicated to Asian cinema. Established in 2016 to promote cultural exchange and collaboration among Asian filmmakers, AFiS offers film-related education and hands-on training in filmmaking and producing. It offers scholarships to the Asian filmmaker every year to study there, supported by the government of South Korea.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Overview and Programs

AFiS was founded with the support and under the guidelines of Busan Film Academy and the Busan Film Commission, reflecting Busan's status as a cultural hub in the region.[5] [6] [7]

AFiS offers a range of programs designed to equip aspiring filmmakers with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the industry.[8] These programs include:

They also offer Short Courses and Workshops: Intensive workshops covering various aspects of film production and theory.[9] [10] [11]

Collaborations

AFiS collaborates with various film festivals like Busan International Film Festival, Three Continents Film Festival industry professionals, and academic institutions across Asia.[12]

The school has faculty such as Darcy Paquet,Jenna Ku, Lee Ho-jae, Bang Junwon, Han Soonho.[13] [14] [15] [16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hyo-won . Lee . Asian Film School to Open in Busan . The Hollywood Reporter . 21 October 2024 . 8 October 2014.
  2. http://www.afis.ac/MtlPageLink.do?link=afis/itr/ITR0100&_menuNo=13 AFiS Official Website
  3. https://bafa.biff.kr/eng/ Busan International Film Festival
  4. Web site: Busan Asian Film School Begins International Film Business Academy in March . Korean Film Biz Zone . 21 October 2024 . en.
  5. http://www.afis.ac/Index.do Official website
  6. Web site: Busan Film Commission .
  7. Web site: Ramachandran . Naman . Asian Film Awards Nominee 'Rapture' Finds Distribution in France With Capricci (EXCLUSIVE) . Variety . 21 October 2024 . 12 March 2024.
  8. Web site: Wong2024-09-27T16:10:00+01:00 . Silvia . Busan film festival going bigger despite slashed budget and ongoing challenges . Screen . 21 October 2024 . en.
  9. https://www.screendaily.com/features/busan-film-festival-going-bigger-despite-slashed-budget-and-ongoing-challenges/5197626.article Screen Daily
  10. Web site: Ramachandran . Naman . Asian Film Awards Nominee 'Rapture' Finds Distribution in France With Capricci (EXCLUSIVE) . Variety . 21 October 2024 . 12 March 2024.
  11. Web site: New partnership 2022 - Busan AFIS . Festival des 3 Continents . 21 October 2024.
  12. Web site: New partnership 2022 - Busan AFIS . Festival des 3 Continents . 21 October 2024.
  13. Web site: Busan Asian Film School .
  14. Web site: CHANEL X BIFF ASIAN FILM ACADEMY . CHANEL X BIFF ASIAN FILM ACADEMY . 21 October 2024 . ko.
  15. News: Ramachandran . Naman . Busan Film School Alumnus Aakash Chhabra Teams With Indie Powerhouses Akanga, Crawling Angel on APM Project 'I'll Smile In September' . 21 October 2024 . Variety . 7 October 2023.
  16. Web site: Zaveri . Rhythm . The 40th Busan International Short Film Festival, Featuring 146 Films from 39 Countries! . Asian Movie Pulse . 21 October 2024 . 7 April 2023.

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