FLY Program

Program

Online Pre-production

Selected 22 trainees submit their own stories or treatments or even scripts to Busan Film Commission and directing instructors select 6 stories in total. Trainees are divided into 2 groups and start developing selected stories to scripts for FLY2024 short films. During the development of scripts, they learn basic filmmaking knowledges such as logline, sequence, beat sheet through weekly assignments. Directing instructors for each team provide feedback of their script to support.

Making 6 Short Films

Each group produces films based on their own screenplay. They can experience the entire process of filmmaking with established Asian filmmakers’ advice and support. The six completed short films are shown at the graduation ceremony.

Workshop & Mentoring

The trainees get to learn not only filmmaking, but also directing, shooting, lighting, editing, etc. through an intensive lecture and a group training.

Screening & Talk

At the Screening&Talk, the trainees will be able to have time for watching films made by contemporary filmmakers (including instructors) and having Q&A. Throughout these sessions, you could have a great opportunity to learn their field experience, know-how and philosophy.

FLY Alumni Homecoming Program

A free networking session where the FLY2024 instructors and FLY graduates gather to exchange a variety of information, including film industry trends from different countries, and provide feedback on any works in progress. Also, introducing the short films of FLY graduates and having a casual conversation with trainees about their recent activities.

Official Events

The trainees meet each other for the first time and have self-introduction in Orientation. At the Entrance Ceremony, participants and invitees celebrate the opening of FLY2024. In the later part of workshop, the trainees will go on Location Familiarization&Infrastructure Tour around Vientiane (Lao PDR). Meanwhile, at the graduation, certifications will be given, and scholarships will be awarded. Following that will be a farewell party.