The Busan Asian Film School (AFiS) has completed its Fellow Recruitment for the 2018 International Film Business Academy, selecting 20 fellows from 16 countries. According to the Busan City Government, the program received a total of 117 applicants. The main purpose of AFiS is to nurture filmmakers who will become future leaders in the film industry in Korea and Asia. Twenty applicants were selected by AFiS, beating the odds of 1 in 5.8. This year’s applications featured a more diverse number of candidates from countries such as Japan, Taiwan, China, Nepal, Pakistan and Yemen.” the AFiS official said adding “Most of the applicants were more highly qualified than in the previous year.” Among the finalists, there were more producers who have made and distributed commercial feature films in their own countries or participated in international co-production. 

The chosen candidates will start courses in March 2018. The 2018 International Film Business Academy is expected to provide ample opportunity to study the film industry and filmmaking environment of each Asian country from the perspectives of film producers and to develop film projects. 

Meanwhile, AFiS will present the ‘Mentoring Programs about Post-Production for Filmmakers in Busan’ to provide filmmakers in Busan premiere filming facilities and mentoring programs with professionals. The program will be open to short films, under 30 minutes in length, that are made in Busan or at film schools in Busan. The application will be available on its website until November 30th, 2017.