Journey to the Fest
Film and media students from Hong Kong and other Asian countries have a golden opportunity to visit major international film festivals by participating in Journey to the Fest. Getting involved in Journey to the Fest, students can attend various festival events, such as Filmmaker’s Talk and Event Tea Party. They at the same time can talk to and interact with filmmakers, attend festival events and screenings, visit film-related institutions, and network with professionals from around the region. The programme allows students to gain deeper understanding and first-hand experience of the industry.
AFAA has collaborated with Busan International Film Festival, Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee, Tokyo International Film Festival and Singapore International Film Festival to organize the programme since 2015. AFAA also liaises with other film festivals to offer more opportunities for participating students to understand their visions.
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Jeonju
25th Jeonju International Film Festival
Students participated in the Jeonju International Film Festival in South Korea for the first time. They attended screenings, festival activities, masterclass lectures, and exchanges with filmmakers and festival programmers from all over Asia. -
Tokyo
36th Tokyo International Film Festival
The Journey to the Fest student visit has returned to Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) after a five-year hiatus. Students enjoyed chance to exchange ideas with film students and film talents from different Asian countries and regions. -
Singapore
30th Singapore International Film Festival
During SGIFF, students visited film-related institutions to gain understanding and experience of filmmaking history and culture in Singapore. -
Tokyo
31st Tokyo International Film Festival
The programme gives Hong Kong students the opportunity to develop their skills and enrich their outlook and experience through the visit to an TIFF. -
Busan
22nd Busan International Film Festival
The Asian Film Awards Academy has organize a Student Visit in Busan, South Korea again! -
Taipei
53rd Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
Asian Film Awards Academy had leaded a seven-day Student Visit to the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival in 2016. -
Busan
20th Busan International Film Festival
12 students from Hong Kong tertiary institutions visited the 20th Busan International Film Festival to develop their skills and enrich their outlook.