BICBF 2024 Fellowship Program
As the first international children’s book fair in Korea, Busan International Children’s Book Fair takes its first step this year.
As Busan is establishing itself as a hub for the East Asian culture industry, hosting Busan International Film Festival and G-star,
BICBF aims to become Asia’s leading platform for children’s content industry.
The BICBF 2024 Fellowship Program purposes to reinforce international exchange in children’s book publishing industry.
If you are selected for the Fellowship Program, you will receive free access to the Copyright Center at the BICBF 2024,
as well as airfare support. We hope you will build diverse and active business relationships through the BICBF 2024 Fellowship Program.
Fellowship Program Schedule
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STEP 1
Online Application8 - 28 July
2024 -
STEP 2
Screening -
STEP 3
Results Announcement6 Aug. 2024
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STEP 4
Submission of required documents & Professional registrationRegistration
scheduled to be
opened in October -
STEP 5
BICBF 202428 Nov. - 1 Dec. 2024
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STEP 6
Submission of
business reports* to-be informed
Who can apply?
Rights professionals, including publishers, editors, agents, copyright experts, content providers, etc.
• Overseas professionals who have experience in importing Korean children’s content.
(children’s books, picture books, toy books, educations, animated films, characters, workbooks, original contents IP, etc)
• Overseas professionals who are interested in importing Korean children's contents and wish to collaborate with Korean content industry.
Benefits
| Support for one person’s airfare from your company (Reimbursement only) |
Round trip, only for economy class
※ Please note that the actual airfare will be reimbursed to you after the BICBF 2024, and the amount can not exceed the specified maximum support amount. ※ Participants are responsible for covering their accommodation while staying in Busan. ※ The airfare will be reimbursed only when the required documents are submitted. ※ Maximum support amounts for airfares : Northeast Asia 400USD/ Southeast Asia 500USD/South Asia 1,200USD/ West Asia 1,000USD/ North America 1,600USD/ Latin America 2,500USD/ Europe 1,000EUR/ Africa 1,600USD. |
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| Free access to the Rights Center throughout the BICBF 2024 |
Registration for the Rights Center is scheduled to be open in October, 2024. |
| complimentary stand (※ optional) |
One shell scheme stand will be provided as an optional benefit.
※ total floor space: 9sqm(3m×3m) / Stand size: 3m×1m ※ Stand including: 1 fascia board, 1 reception desk, 1 folding chair, spotlights, electrical outlet: 220V (single phase, 60Hz) |
Requirements
| Before the Fair | At the Fair | After the Fair |
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Submission of required documents • Bank information • Travel expense claim form • E-ticket |
• Having at least 3 meetings with Korean Rights professionals • Attending the networking event |
Submission of the business report |
