Busan Asian Film School (AFiS; Korean: 부산아시아영화학교) 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]
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| Type | Film school |
|---|---|
| Established | 2016 |
| Location | Busan , South Korea |
| Campus | (Urban), 55, Suyeong-ro 521beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, Korea (48264) |
| Website | Official website |
Overview and Programs
editAFiS 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:
- Producing Track
- Business Track
They also offer Short Courses and Workshops: Intensive workshops covering various aspects of film production and theory.[9][10][11]
Collaborations
editAFiS 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]
References
edit- ^ Hyo-won, Lee (8 October 2014). "Asian Film School to Open in Busan". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ AFiS Official Website
- ^ Busan International Film Festival
- ^ "Busan Asian Film School Begins International Film Business Academy in March". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Official website
- ^ "Busan Film Commission".
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (12 March 2024). "Asian Film Awards Nominee 'Rapture' Finds Distribution in France With Capricci (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Wong2024-09-27T16:10:00+01:00, Silvia. "Busan film festival going bigger despite slashed budget and ongoing challenges". Screen. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Screen Daily
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (12 March 2024). "Asian Film Awards Nominee 'Rapture' Finds Distribution in France With Capricci (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "New partnership 2022 - Busan AFIS". Festival des 3 Continents. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "New partnership 2022 - Busan AFIS". Festival des 3 Continents. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Busan Asian Film School".
- ^ "CHANEL X BIFF ASIAN FILM ACADEMY". CHANEL X BIFF ASIAN FILM ACADEMY (in Korean). Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (7 October 2023). "Busan Film School Alumnus Aakash Chhabra Teams With Indie Powerhouses Akanga, Crawling Angel on APM Project 'I'll Smile In September'". Variety. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Zaveri, Rhythm (7 April 2023). "The 40th Busan International Short Film Festival, Featuring 146 Films from 39 Countries!". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved 21 October 2024.