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VN’s film industry needs more original scripts: director

People's Artist and Director Dao Ba Son has noted that Vietnamese cinema lacks good film scripts that incorporate Vietnamese elements and stories close to the majority of people.

Vietnamese movie “Taste” competes in Berlin International Film Festival

“Vi” (Taste) by director Le Bao is the only Vietnamese movie to join the 71st Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), which takes place in two stages, from March 1 to 5 and from June 9 to 20, 2021.

Local film industry has new high hopes of a successful year ahead

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.

VN film industry recovers from impact of COVID-19

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.

Golden Globes 2018: Sexual harassment scandal dominates ceremony

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

Female directors hit it big with blockbusters

 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.

Actors work off stage to make ends meet

 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.

Developing a brand for Vietnamese films

 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

A talk with Yxine Film Fest creator

 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.

Avatar sequel delayed to 2017, says James Cameron

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

Vietnamese artists among top five at Asian Fashion Awards

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.

Vietnamese cinematography dreams of Oscar Award

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

The movie industry faces censorship barriers

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

Conference calls for more artistic films

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