Pusan International Film Festival in Korea holds its 5th Asian Film Academy (AFA2009) this year.Having its fifth edition this year, AFA has helped young talents find their identity as Asian filmmakers. AFA has provided meeting ground such as workshop, master class, mentoring, short-film production for young and established filmmakers to work together as well as to exchange their thoughts and visions. And it is such a special experiences for them to make own their film under the direction of the prominent Asian directors and talented faculty staffs.AFA has grown into the center of the Asian Film Network where the talented young Asian filmmakers dream of their future together.
Dongseo University, Korean Film Council Korean Academy of Film Arts, and Pusan International Film Festival are the co-host of AFA.
AFA 2009 will be held for 17 days from October 1 to 17. Application period will be from April 14 to May 30, 2009. Applicants for the program should summit application form, other requested documents and portfolio to AFA office (T. 82-2-3675-5097, F. 82-2-3675-5098, afa@piff.org). Please see the detailed information in guideline at AFA website (http://afa.piff.org).
Dongseo University, Korean Film Council Korean Academy of Film Arts, and Pusan International Film Festival are the co-host of AFA.
AFA 2009 will be held for 17 days from October 1 to 17. Application period will be from April 14 to May 30, 2009. Applicants for the program should summit application form, other requested documents and portfolio to AFA office (T. 82-2-3675-5097, F. 82-2-3675-5098, afa@piff.org). Please see the detailed information in guideline at AFA website (http://afa.piff.org).
1. Eligibility
Who has an UN defined Asian nationality (18 years old or older) seeking one's dream and future in film
Who has professional experience in directing, cinematography, editing or sound design at least for two short films or has worked as a main staff more than one feature film
Who can communicate in English
Who submits all required documents and supporting materials
Who can diligently attend all programs during the 17 days session
Who has never attended AFA before
2. How to Apply
AFA 2009 will be held for 17 days from October 1 to 17.
Application period will be from April 1 to May 30, 2009.
Applicants should mail their application package including a completed application form to AFA office with address below.
The application form is available at http://afa.piff.org
After mailing your application, please notify AFA in e-mail that you have done so. (afa@piff.org)
- A completed application
- Personal statement should be up to 2 pages in A4. Your statement should have;
. introduction of yourself in relation to film work
. why you wish to attend AFA
. your future plans in film work
- A letter of recommendation: A letter from someone who can certify the applicant's ability and enthusiasm for filmmaking.
(including the recommender's phone number and e-mail address)
- Portfolio: VHS or DVD format of your film that you worked as a director, cinematographer or a main member of film crew.
* Please let us know if it is NTSC or PAL before you submit your portfolio
* If the language of your portfolio is not English, please send us English subtitled version or summit with English script.
