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HANIFF VIII aims to turn Hanoi into hub for film cooperation

The 8th Hanoi Int'l Film Festival, scheduled for November 28–December 2, will introduce a film and television marketplace to connect producers, investors and distributors, expand international partnerships and boost Vietnamese cinema's global reach.

Busan film festival founder praises Vietnam's DANAFF and Ngo Phuong Lan

Kim Dong-ho, founder and former chairman of the Busan International Film Festival, has praised the growth of Da Nang Asian Film Festival and the efforts of its director, Ngo Phuong Lan, to connect Vietnamese cinema with the world.

Vietnamese film tops $15m as Steven Nguyen makes box-office history

Trai Buon Nguoi (The Journey of Heroes) has crossed $15.4 million in Vietnam after 17 days in cinemas, making Steven Nguyen the first actor to star in two films with combined box-office takings of more than $38.6 million.

Vietnam filmmakers challenge AI shorts: Human actors still have the edge

As AI-generated short films surge online, prominent VN directors and actors argue that technology can transform filmmaking but still cannot replicate the emotional depth, creative judgment and lived experience that human artists bring to the screen.