Home > Application > Application Guideline Date for application and 2008 program     1. The plenary session: September 25 ~ October 11, 2008     2. Number of fellows: 24 persons     3. Application period: April 14 ~ May 31, 2008     4. Announcement of selected fellows: July 4, 2008     5. Fellows' preparation of script: July 4 ~ August 4, 2008 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 numbers and 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. Pusan International Film Festival Asian Film Academy 1st Floor, 6 Tongui-Dong, Jogno-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