Although the Vietnamese film industry experienced plenty of ups and downs in 2020 due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there are fresh hopes moving into the new-year.

The Vietnam film industry has been seriously affected by COVID-19 in recent months. Film producers had to stop filming or postpone releases of their movies.

 Powerful speeches and statements of unity have dominated the 75th Golden Globe awards.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite the lack of parity in the film industry, more and more female directors are making their mark and leading a new generation of filmmakers who are inspiring audiences.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the entertainment industry has become highly competitive, many performers and actors have shifted their focus to part-time jobs to supplement their incomes.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is developing a brand for Vietnamese films at home and abroad as a way to promote Vietnam’s image to international friends. But this will not be an easy task as it requires greater investments in cinematography

 VietNamNet Bridge – The online-film festival Yxine Film Fest (YxineFF) started as a not-for-profit, independent project launched by Marcus Manh Cuong Vu, a Vietnamese filmmaker who lives overseas.

 The sequel to 2009 hit Avatar has been delayed a year and will not be released until 2017, James Cameron has revealed.

Vietnamese supermodel Lan Khue and make-up artist Thong Bao were listed among the top five in their category at the Asian Fashion Awards 2013.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the next 20 years, Vietnam cinema will realize the dream of winning an Oscar Award?

VietNamNet Bridge - Making movies in Vietnam is too risky because the regulations on censorship are general and vague.

 VietNamNet Bridge – If Viet Nam produced more artistic films, the country's film industry could raise its profile both internationally and at home,