‘Busan Asia Film School’, 17 Students from 13 Asian Countries Enroll

Producing Classes at the 'International Film Business Academy' Starting in March

Expected Completion of the International Film Business Academy by October 27

Busan City held an entrance ceremony on the 27th at 3 p.m. for the regular course of the Busan Asian Film School (AFis), the 'International Film Business Academy,' attended by new students, faculty members, and Busan city officials.

Since its establishment in October 2016 to train producer-centered experts who will lead the Asian film industry, Busan Asian Film School has produced 119 graduates from 26 countries. This year, 143 applicants from 24 countries applied, and after a highly competitive selection process with a ratio of 8.4:1, 17 students from 13 countries were finally selected.

The selected students will complete the International Film Business Academy curriculum over a total of seven months, including a one-month summer vacation until October 27. The program consists of a feature film project planning and development workshop, and lectures on the film industry, film policy, investment, distribution, marketing, and storytelling.

Notably, this course will be operated based on the pre-COVID-19 pandemic curriculum, and all second-semester classes will be held in Busan.

Additionally, to strengthen education in storytelling and scenario development, director Lee Ho-jae, who directed films such as "Robot Sound," "Operation," and the web drama "Today Might Be a Bit Spicy," and Professor Bang Jun-won, who taught film studies in New York and authored books on screenwriting, were newly invited as adjunct professors.

To enhance the professionalism and networking of the students, they will also participate in various film festivals and related institution-linked programs, including the Busan International Film Festival.

A city official stated, “Through the operation of Busan Asian Film School, a specialized producer education institution, we expect to nurture talents who will lead the future Asian film industry, laying the foundation for cooperation and joint growth of the Asian film industry centered in Busan. We plan to continue supporting this effort.”