Da Nang and VFDA’s Signing Ceremony Heralds the 3rd Asian Film Festival, Celebrating Vietnam’s Cinematic Ambitions

On November 2, 2024, the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) and the People’s Committee of Da Nang City co-organized a ceremony to sign a cooperation memorandum and introduce the 3rd Danang Asian Film Festival, to be held in 2025.

The event was attended by Ms. Dinh Thi Mai, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Ky, former member of the Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Council for Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts; Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, VFDA President; Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh, Chairman of the Vietnam-US Society and former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Le Quang Minh, General Director of Vietnam National Assembly Television; Major General Do Trieu Phong, Director of the Communications Department of the People’s Public Security; Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Vice President of VFDA; Ms. Le Thi Ha, Director of the Vietnam Film Institute; Ms. Ly Phuong Dung, Deputy Director of the Cinema Department and VFDA Executive Board member; and Mr. Choi Seung Jin, Director of the Korean Cultural Center in Hanoi.

Representatives from Da Nang included Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Member of the Municipal Party Committee and Vice Chair of the Da Nang People’s Committee; and Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoi An, Deputy Director of Da Nang’s Department of Culture and Sports. Sponsor representatives included Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh, General Director of Indochina Beach Hotel Joint Stock Company (FURAMA Resort DANANG, Furama Villas Danang & Ariyana Convention Centre Danang).

Several well-known Vietnamese actors, directors, and producers attended the event: People’s Artist and Actress Nguyen Lan Huong (known as the “National Mother-in-Law”) and her husband, Meritorious Artist Do Ky; People’s Artist Lan Huong (“The Little Girl of Hanoi”) and her husband, Meritorious Artist Tat Binh; People’s Artist Thu Ha; People’s Artist and Actor Nguyen Minh Chau; Meritorious Artist Minh Trang; Meritorious Artist Hoang Hai; actors Quach Thu Phuong; director Dinh Tuan Vu; and producers Nguyen Trinh Hoan, Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, and Nguyen Huu Quang.

The cooperation agreement aims to establish the Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) as a prestigious cinematic event in Asia and globally, contribute to the development of Vietnam’s film industry, promote Da Nang as an ideal destination for filmmakers, audiences, and tourists alike, and enhance Vietnam’s cultural industry and international film cooperation, specifically in Da Nang. It also aims to boost tourism, culture, and the socioeconomic development of Da Nang and Vietnam as a whole.

Introduction to the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III)

Following the success of the 1st and 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festivals (DANAFF I, 2023, and DANAFF II, 2024), the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III), with the theme “DANAFF – Asian Bridge,” will be organized by the Da Nang People’s Committee and led by the VFDA, in collaboration with the Da Nang Department of Culture and Sports, UniMedia, and various national and international organizations. DANAFF III is scheduled to take place over seven days, from June 29 to July 5, 2025, in Da Nang City.

DANAFF III will maintain the program structure of DANAFF I & II, including:

Opening, Closing & Awards Ceremonies: To be held at the Ariyana International Convention Center, Da Nang, broadcast live on VTV, and relayed on Da Nang Radio and Television Station, An Ninh TV, local stations, and digital platforms.

Competitive Film Screenings

– “Asian Films in Competition”
– “Vietnamese Films in Competition”

Non-competitive Film Screenings

– “Vietnamese Cinema Today”
– “Selected Vietnamese Films on War”
– “Korean Cinema Spotlight”
– “Asian Cinema Panorama”
– “Films About Da Nang”
– Screenings of films from prominent international partners and guests.
– Outdoor screenings of selected films from Vietnam and abroad.

Professional, Training, and Promotional Activities

– Seminar on “Korean Cinema: Lessons in Film Industry Development and Global Reach.”
– Seminar on “Identifying and Nurturing Film Talent: International Experiences and Solutions for Vietnam.”
– Seminar on “Vietnamese War Films Since Doi Moi.”
– Workshop “Nurturing Talent”: Two acting classes (basic and advanced) for young people with acting passion, led by international and Vietnamese film experts.
– Masterclass with international film experts, open to students and young people passionate about cinema.
– Film Project Market: Selecting young filmmakers from Vietnam and internationally with potential projects for training and hands-on guidance from international and Vietnamese film experts, with an Artistic Council evaluating the projects, including:
+ Vietnamese Film Project Market
+ Asian Film Project Market

Side Events

– “Impressive Filming Locations in Da Nang” Exhibition
– Mobile and outdoor film screenings
– Press meetings with filmmakers
– Interactions with Vietnamese and international movie stars
– Tours and excursions
– An award for outstanding filmmakers with significant contributions to Asian cinema will continue.

The organizers are now accepting submissions from filmmakers and production companies for DANAFF III, starting November 2, 2024. The regulations of DANAFF III are available on the websites: www.danaff.vn and www.vfda.vn, as well as on VFDA’s official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/hiephoixuctienphattriendienanh.

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