Korea Radio Promotion Association Announces Recruitment for 'Global Pitching Academy' Trainees

Pitching scene at the Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA).

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-sun] The Korea Radio Promotion Association is recruiting trainees for the 'Global Pitching Academy,' hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and co-organized with the Educational Broadcasting System (EBS), starting from the 13th.

The Ministry of Science and ICT, together with EBS, will promote the International Documentary Festival (KIDF) this year, consisting of three sections: K-Documentary Pitch, K-Documentary Academy, and the film festival (the 19th EBS International Documentary Film Festival).

The Global Pitching Academy (GPA), a flagship program of the K-Documentary Academy, targets domestic emerging producers without overseas pitching experience who are in the planning and development stages of their projects. It aims to nurture new producers and directors aspiring to enter the global documentary industry.

The number of recruits is 10 teams (approximately 20 people). Selected trainees will receive mentoring education necessary for documentary production, including storytelling, synopsis, trailer production practice, and pitching, from producers with extensive global experience over six weeks from July to August.

Additionally, during the KIDF event period at the end of August, a public pitching event called 'Young Pitch' will be held, where works will be presented and judged to select the final five teams.

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