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KFCIN Location Scouting Tour Support
Korea Film Commissions & Industry Network runs Location Scouting Tour Support Program, which aims to
attract foreign-based film productions to shoot on locations in Korea.
This program provides a part of travel cost for location scouting and information on the film-making circumstance for foreign directors,
producers, cinematographers, production designers, or location managers of international projects planning to shoot in Korea.
Support Details
- Round-trip airline tickets for up to two people (economy class)
- Accommodation for up to 6 nights (up to KRW 200,000 per day/per person)
- Domestic Transportation (domestic flight, train, rental car, or etc.)
* Other things can be discussed.
Eligibility
Producers or production companies of any nationality with: Production companies of foreign films planning to shoot in Korea for more than 6 nights except public holiday– feature films, documentaries, and television programs (including but not limited to television films, mini-series, series, sitcoms, infotainment, and television shows such as reality shows, variety shows, and other shows similar thereto) (film, hereinbefore and hereinafter) with a minimum running time of 60 minutes are eligible to apply. The above benefits apply only to the visits of directors, assistant directors, producers, cinematographers, production designers, and location managers of foreign films.
Required documents
- KFCIN Application Form
Application Form Download - Synopsis or Treatment
- Visiting crew member’s filmography
- Copy of a business certificate
- Additional documents
Please submit any one of the below mentioned document, extra point will be added.
Case 1. Agreement for a project in development
- - Director’s agreement
- - Main actor/actress agreement
- - Investment agreement indicating the investment of more than 50% of the production cost
- - Distribution agreement
- - Pre-sales agreement
Case 2. Other info that may be useful for the decision-making process
Application
Accepted all year round, but must be submitted at least 6 weeks before scouting for locations in Korea.
To apply, please download an application form above and send it to kfcin@kfcin.or.kr after fill-in.
To apply, please download an application form above and send it to kfcin@kfcin.or.kr after fill-in.
Result announcement
The result will be announced in 2 weeks after the submission of the application.
Payment
Flights and accommodations will be booked and paid by Korea Film Commissions & Industry Network directly.
Additional Requirements
In the end credits of the film, the logos of KFCIN must be inserted under the headline, "This film was supported by" or, "Supported by" in the format designated by KFCIN. After the film has been completed, a high definition video (2K or more) of the final version, still photos in print quality and promotion poster must be sent to KFCIN, which shall use them for non-commercial purposes only, including for research and business promotions. The applicant must respond faithfully to the written inquiries made by KFCIN by providing written responses.