International Film Business Academy, Busan Asian Film School

Call for Applications for 

2024 Admission to the Business Track

The Business Track is a program focusing on fostering human resources 

who will carry on as executive producers, policymakers, business practitioners, etc., 

alongside with the existing "Producing Track" that aims to cultivate creative producers. 

The Business Track offers a curriculum which includes lectures covering topics

on financing, marketing, distribution, film laws, film policies, talent management, global production. and more.

Anyone interested and passionate in filmmaking is sincerely welcome to apply to newly opened Business Track 

of Busan Asian Film School, a representative film business educational institution in Asia.

1. Course Description and Number of Admitted Applicants

Course: Business Track, International Film Business Academy

Course length: 8 months from March to October, 2024

(2 semesters, Including a four-week vacation)

Number of hours for academics: approx. 480 hours for 2 semesters

(approx. 20 hours per week for 24 weeks)

Admitted applicants: 2

* Detailed course schedule, including start dates, will be announced later.

* The number of admitted applicants is subject to change depending on the pool of applicants.

2. Application & Selection Schedule

3. Qualifications

A. Must have U.N.-defined “Asian” nationality or Taiwanese Nationality

- Please refer to the list of nations eligible to apply for the International Film Business Academy 2024. <Appendix 1>

B. There are no restrictions based on academic qualifications or age. Korean men must show proof of completion or exemption of mandatory military service.

C. Must be competent in English (all coursework will be conducted in English)

4. Benefits Provided to Admitted Fellows

A. Tuition fee covered by a full scholarship

* Personal Financial Guarantee with Official Bank Statements upon the confirmation of the

final successful applicants (around January or February) is required for the Application for

Certificate of Visa Eligibility (Visa Issuance) process - Approximately USD 3,000 (Minimum)

* An additional Personal Financial Guarantee with Korean Bank Account approximately of

USD 2,000 - 3,000 may also be required for Sojourn Extension Process during the second

semester

B. Dormitory room provided during the total period of education

(including the vacation)

C. Medical Insurance (Limited coverage and National Health Insurance) to non-Korean

fellows during the total period of education (including the vacation)

* Registered foreigners are also obliged to pay National Health Insurance after 6 months of arrival in Korea (approximately USD 100 per month), and AFiS will also cover the

insurance (up to 2 months)

5. Application Information

A. Application Period

- Applications will be received from 9 AM on December 4, 2023 to 6 PM on December 22, 2023 (Korea time).

B. Details for Submission

- Fill out the online application form provided below, and upload required documents

to the same site

* Online Application Page:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqXbFutjFBAtnJTX36XquGEqgxoqzSDVvYXMOQXLPJpQzyqQ/viewform

C. Items to Be Submitted

Please refer to the Application Guide for 2024 Admission (attached).

6. Contact Information

Please forward any queries regarding curriculum, admissions, housing, etc. to contact.afis@gmail.com.

<Appendix>

1. Application Guide for 2024 Admission

2. List of nations eligible to apply for the International Film Business Academy 2024

3. Form for Recommendation Letter