According to Executive Director of SGIFF Yuni Hadi, a special programme has been specially arranged for screening of short contemporary Vietnamese films, including “Mot Khu Dat Tot” (Blessed Land) by Pham Ngoc Lan, “Short/cut” by Ostin Fam, “U oi” by Nguyen Minh Nghia, “Vuon hoa nha anh Binh” (In Bloom) by Nguyen Duy Anh, and “Hieu” by Richard Van.

A scene in "Nha Cay" (The Tree House) By Truong Minh Quy.

She said she will continue creating opportunities for young Vietnamese moviemakers to affirm their talents at this prestigious film event.

Vietnam also has five films competing for the Silver Screen Awards, namely “Hay Thuc Tinh va San Sang” (Stay Awake, Be Ready) by Pham Thien An, “Ngot, Man” (Sweet, Salty” by Duong Dieu Linh, “Gallery” by Vo Anh Vu, “Le Truong Thanh Cua Edison” (The Graduation of Edison) by Pham Hoang Minh Thy, and "Nha Cay" (The Tree House) By Truong Minh Quy.

Meanwhile, the Asian Academy Creative Awards honoured Song Luan of “Descendants of the Sun” as Best Actor in a Leading Role, “Descendants of the Sun” as Best Adaptation of an Existing Format, “Face the Clock” by Hainam Media for Best Entertainment Game or Quiz Programme, “The Face Vietnam Season 3” by Multimedia JSC for Best Non Scripted Entertainment, and “Trailer EPL Return season 2019-2020” by Vietnam Satellite Digital Television K as Best Promo or Trailer.

Notably, renowned film producers Tran Thi Bich Ngoc is among 25 people joining in a programme to discuss film content development strategy for the Southeast Asian region.

The SGIFF took place on November 21-24 while the awarding ceremony of the Asian Academy Creative Awards is scheduled for December 5-6.

Vietnamese movie wins prize at Busan International Film Festival

Vietnamese movie “Rom” on October 12 won the “New Current” prize at the 24th International Busan Film Festival (BIFF) which is being held in the Republic of Korea.

Vietnamese film with romantic spirit to premiere in the U.S.

A Vietnamese feature film about a love that stays alive through centuries will be released in American cinemas this December.

21st National Film Festival to be held in Ba Ria-Vung Tau in November

The 21st National Film Festival will take place in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on November 23-27 under the theme of “Building a national, humanistic, creative and integrated Vietnamese film industry”.

Two Vietnamese movies chosen for Busan International Film Festival

“Thua Me Con Di” (Goodbye Mother) and “Anh Trai Yeu Quai” (My Annoying Brother) are Vietnam’s entries in this year’s Busan International Film Festival.

Vietnamese movies win prizes at Swiss film festival

Vietnamese film makers have won a number of prizes at a European film festival. Culi Never Cries, the debut drama by Pham Ngoc Lan, won two prizes in the Open Doors section of Locarno Film Festival held in Locarno, Switzerland.

Source: VNA