Netflix Launches K-Content Talent Development Campaign... Training 2,400 People

Second Half Grow Creative Campaign Launch
Strengthening Production Capabilities Through Professional Talent Development

Netflix announced that it will conduct its Korean content production talent development program, which has been ongoing since 2022, more systematically starting from the second half of this year. It is expected that by the end of this year, 2,400 university students and industry professionals will be able to participate in Netflix's training.

Netflix Seoul Office / Photo by Netflix

On the morning of the 17th, Netflix announced at its Seoul office that it will launch the 'Grow Creative' training campaign (hereinafter referred to as the campaign) starting from the second half of this year. The campaign focuses on three areas: talent development, production process efficiency, and advancement of production technology through knowledge sharing.

Netflix has been exploring various opportunities such as introducing innovative technologies to production sites and exchanging special effects (VFX) and virtual production (VP) technologies. It is conducting educational programs to strengthen the infrastructure of Korean production sites, including expanding the role of 'post supervisor,' who oversees post-production, for the first time in Korea.

Since 2022, Netflix has collaborated with the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), Radio Promotion Association of Korea (RAPA), and Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) for two years to carry out education and talent development activities. Through the 'Netflix VFX Academy' conducted with RAPA, 60% of the graduates were employed by VFX partner companies such as Galliver Studio, Dexter Studio, Westworld, VA Corporation, and iLine Studio.

On the 17th, Ha Jung-soo, Netflix Korea Production Director, explained the 'Grow Creative Campaign' at the Netflix Seoul office. Photo by Netflix

This year, as part of the campaign starting in the second half, Netflix will conduct OTT broadcasting video content professional training with KOCCA. It will also collaborate with government agencies and partners on-site, including workshops with KOFIC and KAFA at the Busan International Film Festival.

Additionally, the training programs will focus on areas with the highest demand in current content production sites, such as virtual production, window background solution filming, variety show production camera operation, digital imaging technician, and mixing. The goal is to nurture talent in various VFX roles, including rookie VFX artists, producers, and editors.

Approximately 2,400 university students and industry professionals are expected to participate in Netflix's training programs and campaigns from 2022 through the end of this year.

Ha Jung-su, Netflix Korea Production Director, expressed his vision for the campaign, stating, "It is a systematic training campaign that maximizes the unique strengths of Korea while enabling the advancement of production capabilities," and added, "We will contribute to nurturing professional talent that will further upgrade the global competitiveness of the Korean content industry."