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2026 Fantastic Film School: Global Course Submission Now Open!

The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) has opened the call for applications for Fantastic Film School: Global Course, an AI + live-action hybrid short film production initiative.

Building on the legacy of the Fantastic Film School, which has been running since 2009, this program offers mentees the opportunity to develop practical skills in international co-production while gaining hands-on experience in AI-driven film production. Join us in a program dedicated to advanced global film talent and fostering strong international networks.

📌 Fantastic Film School: Global Course Submission Period
January 15, 2026 (Thr) - April 7, 2026 (Tue), 17:00 (KST)
(⏰ Submission deadline is earlier this year)

📌 Fantastic Film School: Global Course Program Schedule

Online Orientation: May 12 (Tue)
AI Lecture & Online Pre-production: May 12 (Tue) - June 26 (Fri), 2026 (Weekly online meetings every Tuesday)
On-site Program: June 29 (Mon) - July 8 (Wed), 2026
Graduation Ceremony & Screening: July 8 (Wed), 2026

💌 Contact Creativity Support Team ffs@bifan.kr

Submission Regualtion

Submission

🏁 Take Your Project to the Hub of Asian Genre Cinema!

Hello Creators, the countdown to NAFF 2026 is on! As Asia’s premier genre project market, BIFAN+ NAFF is where your story meets global partners, distributors, and producers.

Don't miss the Early Bird deadline—Be the first to catch the eyes of global industry insiders.

🚀 [Early Bird] It Project & Work in Progress

📌 NAFF Project Market Section

- 🎬 It Project | Pre-production / Development stage
- 🎞 Work in Progress (WIP) | Projects in production

📌 NAFF Submission Schedule & Fee

- Early Bird Fee: ~ February 28 (Sat) �� 25 USD
- Regular Fee: ~ April 15 �� 40 USD
  �� Pro Tip: Use the saved 15 USD to grab an extra coffee during your scriptwriting session!

💌 Contact Market Operations Team naff.itproject@bifan.kr