APPLICATION AFA 2009
Entering it’s 5th 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 2009 will be held for 17 days from October 1 to 17. Application period will be from April 1 to May 30, 2009. Applicants for the program should submit application form, other requested documents and portfolio to AFA office.
AFA anticipates the passionate and aspiring young Asian filmmakers to participate!
Date for application and 2009 program
1. Application period: April 1 ~ May 30, 2009
2. Announcement of selected fellows: July 10, 2009
3. Fellows' preparation of script: July 10 ~ August 14, 2009
4. The plenary session: October 1 ~ 17, 2009
5. Number of fellows: 24 persons
Eligibility
1. Who has an UN defined Asian nationality (18 years old or older) seeking one's dream and future in film.
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 can communicate in English.
4. Who submits all required documents and supporting materials.
5. Who can diligently attend all programs during the 17 days session.
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: 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.
How to apply
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)
Additional information
1. Applicants admitted to the program should have their scenarios ready in advance in order to benefit from AFA's workshop for short film production. Detailed guideline for scenario will be announced at our website.
2. If you have any questions, visit FAQ at our website or contact us to the e-mail address below
3. Classes will be conducted in English and AFA will pay for your travel costs, accommodation and meals.
4. Applicants may be requested an interview in English by phone.
Address to send your application
Asian Film Academy
1st Floor, 6 Tongui-Dong, Jongno-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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