Film industry leaders from Vietnam and the US gathered at a conference in Boston on March 11 to forge new pathways for collaboration in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
The Vietnamese Government is committed to creating the most favourable conditions to attract film projects and is eager to listen to feedback from US partners, a diplomat has said.
Ho Chi Minh City, boasting a vibrant cultural landscape and dynamic film industry, stands at a crossroads to transform itself into a regional and international film hub.
With impressive natural landscapes and a rich and diverse culture, Vietnam has abundant potential to promote tourism through the film industry. However, weak collaboration between film and tourism industries in Vietnam is hindering the country to promote its destinations.
The Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) organised a seminar in the central city of Da Nang on July 5, aiming at enhancing international co-production and seeking development solutions for the film industry.
A seminar highlighting the relationship between the Vietnamese and French cinema was held on July 3 as part of the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II), bringing together crowds of film experts from both countries.
The Copyright Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a conference in Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on November 22 to discuss the protection of copyrights in the film industry development process.
The 23rd Vietnam Film Festival, which spotlights the building of a rich, modern, and humane national film industry, is scheduled for November 21-25 in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.
The first-ever Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival 2024 (HIFF 2024) will be held on April 6-13 next year with a wide range of activities, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.
The Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee on June 17 exchanged Memoranda of Understanding with partners on building a film studio and making films in the south-central coastal province.
A seminar, within the framework of the first Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF I), was held in the central city on May 12, aimed at sharing success stories of the Japanese cinema industry and fostering cooperation with Vietnamese counterparts.
An international workshop discussing policies and measures for the film industry's development in Vietnam and Southeast Asia was held in Hanoi on March 14.
A joint cinematography organisation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of Korea (RoK) is expected to be established next year.
A seminar on the film industry will take place at Hoa Sen University in Ho Chi Minh City on February 19 to help young Vietnamese filmmakers gain access to regional and international film festivals.
Vietnam will host the ASEAN Film Awards in the framework of the 20th Vietnam Film Festival, which will take place in the central city of Da Nang from November 24-28.
Young comic actor Huynh Lap set a new record when his parody film based on a Vietnamese blockbuster earned three million views one day after appearing on YouTube.
The fourth Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF), which will take place from November 1 to 5, will feature about 550 films from over 40 countries and territories across the world.
