Korean Film Council Invites Young Asian Film Professionals!
The Asian Film Professionals Training Program KOFIC operates the Asian Film Professionals Training Program in order to train individuals specializing in the film policies and industries of various Asian countries, to further expand exchanges between Korea and other Asian nations. We hope that those interested in this field will apply to and participate in this program.
Qualifications- Individuals who are engaged in film-related institutions, companies, or schools in their native countries- Individuals who have a thorough knowledge of their country's film industry, policies, and culture- Individuals interested in the Korean film industry and its film policy, and who also desire to promote film-related exchanges between Asian countries- Individuals who speak Korean and English (priority will be given to those who are able to speak Korean)
Eligible Nations: Countries in Asia￭ Number of Trainees: Two per year￭ Training Period: 1. 3 months 2. 6 months* Duration to be decided after deliberation between the applicant and KOFIC.￭ Contents of the Training Program- Opportunity to experience various tasks at KOFIC during the internship- Carrying out film industry/policy projects of both countries (2 projects for each person)- Korean language program (10 weeks /20 weeks)- Visits to Korean film-related institutions/agencies and international film festivals
￭ Provisions: general expenditures including airplane tickets (round trip), accommodation and language training feesInformation for the 2nd Asian Film Professionals Training Program▪
Training Period: November 2006 -▪ Application Period: August 1, 2006 – October 8, 2006▪
Required Documents: C.V. (attach a photograph of the applicant), personal statement (including reasons for application, and future plans once the training program is completed), letter of recommendation from employer (or a film-related institution)※ Additional documents may be requested.▪
Inquiries and Reception- Person in Charge: Jiyin PARK, Manager of Asia & Middle East- Address: 206-46, Cheongnyangni-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 130-010, Korea- Tel: +82 2 958 7594, Fax: +82 2 958 7590- E-mail: heedong21@kofic.or.kr / heedong21@hotmail.com
