Film school in Busan, South Korea
Busan Asian Film SchoolAFiS Logo |
Type | Film school |
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Established | 2016 |
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Location | Busan , South Korea |
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Campus | (Urban), 55, Suyeong-ro 521beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, Korea (48264) |
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Website | Official website |
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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]
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:
- 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
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]
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