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September 25 to October 11
Deadline: May 31, 2008

Entering its 4th year, Asian Film Academy welcomes the talented young filmmakers in Asia !

Asian Film Academy (AFA) is an educational program where young Asian filmmakers can practice filmmaking and learn philosophy of cinema through the production of short films, workshops, master-classes, lectures and mentoring under the direction of the prominent Asian directors and talented faculty staffs from Korea .

AFA 2008 will be held for 17 days from September 25 to October 11. Application period will be from April 14 to May 31, 2008. Applicants for the program should summit application form, other requested documents and portfolio to AFA office. Please see the detailed information in guideline at AFA website (http://afa.piff.org).

AFA anticipates the passionate and aspiring young Asian filmmakers to participate!

Dates for application and 2008 program

1. The plenary session: September 25 ~ October 11, 2008

2. Number of fellows: 24 persons

3. Application period: April 14 ~ May 31, 2008

4. Announcement of selected fellows: July 4, 2008

5. Fellows' preparation of script: July 4 ~ August 4, 2008

Eligibility

1. Who has an UN defined Asian nationality(18 years old or older) and would like to pursue his or her future in filmmaking

2. 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

3. Who submits all required documents and supporting materials

4. Who can diligently attend all programs during the 17 days session

5. Who can communicate in English

6. Who has never attended AFA before

Application checklist (all documents should be in English)

1. A completed application

2. 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

3. 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).

4. Portfolio: a VHS or DVD of a film that you worked as a director, cinematographer or a main member of film crew

l Please let us know if it is NTSC or PAL before you submit your portfolio

l If the language of your portfolio is not English, please send us English subtitled version or summit with English script.

How to apply

Applicants should mail their application package including a completed application form to AFA office. The application form is available at http://afa.piff.org

l After mailing your application, please notify AFA in e-mail that you have done so. (afa@piff.org)

l Classes will be conducted in English and AFA will pay for your travel costs, accommodation and meals.

l Applicants may be requested an interview in English by phone.

Contact Us

Add: Pusan International Film Festival, 1st Floor, 6 Tongui-Dong, Jogno-Gu, Seoul 110-040, Korea

Tel: 82-2-3675-5097

Fax: 82-2-3675-5098

E-mail: afa@piff.org

Website: http://afa.piff.org

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