Busan Asian Film School

Busan Asian Film School is a government-owned educational institution located in Busan, South Korea, dedicated to Asian cinema. Established in 2016 to promote cultural exchange and collaboration among Asian filmmakers, AFiS offers film-related education and hands-on training in filmmaking and producing. It offers scholarships to the Asian filmmaker every year to study there, supported by the government of South Korea.

Overview

AFiS was founded with the support and under the guidelines of Busan Film Academy and the Busan Film Commission, reflecting Busan's status as a cultural hub in the region.
AFiS produces a range of programs that are beneficial to filmmakers for success in the film industry, including producing tracks and business tracks.
Additionally, film production and theory is covered at the AIFS.

Collaborations

AFiS collaborates with various film festivals like Busan International Film Festival, Three Continents Film Festival industry professionals, and academic institutions across Asia.
The school has faculty such as Darcy Paquet, Jenna Ku, Lee Ho-jae, Bang Junwon, Han Soonho.