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Questions and Answers
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1. What is the different
between qualification and certification?
A certification is earned through
passing the exam of basic and intermediate knowledge of filmmaking.
A qualification is achieved through winning film competitions/festivals.
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2. When can a filmmaker use
his/her
certification or qualification title?
A filmmaker can use a title after
he/she is graduated in an Award Ceremony. World Film Council held
Awards Ceremony 4 times a year. At the graduation, a graduated
filmmaker will receive his/her certificate of accomplishment, along
with a pack of graduation package.
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3. Can I put two
qualification or certification
from World Film Council all together?
A filmmaker can only put the
highest qualification mark from the same major or the highest certification
mark he earns from the organization
after his name.
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4. May a filmmaker rejoin
the organization after a period of absence?
Filmmaker can join the
organization again after submitting the application and submission
fee from his/her last qualification and certification, and the annual membership fee.
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5. Is the qualification
and certification applied only for directors?
The title is available for all
parts of filmmaking, including director, producer, editor,
scriptwriter, acting, cinematographer, make-up and hairstylist,
production designer.
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6. Can I still hold the
title when I'm no longer a member?
Filmmakers can only use the title
he/she gets from World Film Council when they are still active
members; both for qualification and certification.
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7. I can't attend the
Awards Ceremony due to one or other reason, but have passed the
qualification or the certification exams. When can I use my
qualification or certification?
A filmmaker is entitled for
his/her qualification or certification even though he/she couldn't
attend the Graduation Ceremony after he/she received the
certification, graduation pack, and the medal (optional) at his/her expense.
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8. Do I need to win
awards to qualify for World Film Council membership?
Yes. At least you must be
involved with a minimum position of a Department Head or supporting
actor/actress in a winning film to qualify.
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9. I am the director,
producer, editor, and the screenwriter of my film, and I got an
award only for the film (for instance, Award of Excellence in short
film). How many points
will I get?
This is how to count your points
to get Licentiate designation:
As a director and producer = 1 point (in general category)
A filmmaker must have 5 points to have a qualification.
As an editor = 1 point (in
specialization in editing)
A filmmaker must have 5 points to have a qualification in editing.
As a scriptwriter = 1 point (in
specialization in scriptwriting).
A filmmaker must have 5 points to have a qualification in
scriptwriting.
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10. I am
a cinematographer or a lead actress or Head of Department in a
film that win an award. Will I be eligible for a merit point?
Yes.
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11. As a
qualified member of WFC, can I get a recommendation letter for
my clients?
Yes. We provide reference and
recommendation letters to CFM, FWFC, M.Film and GM.Film holder, upon
request by your clients.
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