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DANAFF IV: Indian film 'Full Plate' honoured as Best Asian Film

Sunday, Jul 05, 2026

Hijacked won the Grand Prize for Best Film at the Vietnamese Films Section at the Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival 2026 (DANAFF IV)

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US Mission highlights cinema as a bridge to deeper ties with Việt Nam

Sunday, Jul 05, 2026

Việt Nam News spoke with Courtney Beale, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Mission to Việt Nam, about the programme and the growing cooperation between the Vietnamese and US film industries.

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Experts propose Hollywood-inspired approaches for developing Việt Nam's film industry

Saturday, Jul 04, 2026

The seminar, titled ''The U.S. film industry - Successful production models and their application in Việt Nam,''  offered insights that could help Việt Nam build a professional, sustainable and globally competitive film industry while remaining true to its own cultural identity.

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Vietnamese, Thai and Kyrgyz film projects won at DANAFF Talents 2026

Friday, Jul 03, 2026

In the Vietnamese Genre Film Project category under the Script Lab, the DANAFF Award, worth US$5,000, was presented to Escape Room (Scared To Death) by director Trần Nguyễn Hoàng Long.

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DANAFF Industry Days opens to foster regional film collaboration

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2026

The programme is designed as a platform for networking, dialogue and collaboration between Vietnamese film professionals and partners from across the region and around the world.

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'Somewhere in Time' kicks off a country-in-focus programme highlighting American cinema

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026

This special screening series is curated and presented by DANAFF IV in collaboration with the U.S. diplomatic mission in Việt Nam and Motion Picture Association of America. 

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Authentic Vietnamese stories can resonate worldwide: former Bond star

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026

At the fourth Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), taking place this week, Seymour will lead the Acting Masterclass, where she will share insights drawn from more than five decades of experience in the film industry.

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Ji Chang-wook lights up the Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival 2026 red carpet

Monday, Jun 29, 2026

Joining them were internationally acclaimed actors such as South Korea''s Han Dong-hee, ''Bond Girl'', British actress Jane Seymour and Turkish star Tuba Büyüküstün, as the festival brought together more than 1,000 delegates, filmmakers and industry representatives from Việt Nam and abroad.

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American film producer Bill Mechanic honoured at Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival 2026

Saturday, Jun 27, 2026

Beyond film screenings, Mechanic will also join the Producing Masterclass DANAFF to share practical insights drawn from decades of experience in Hollywood.

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Hallyu star Ji Chang-Wook to join the 4th Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival

Thursday, Jun 18, 2026

Alongside Ji Chang-wook, this year’s festival will welcome a number of prominent filmmakers and artists, including Kim Dong-ho, founder of the Busan International Film Festival, actor Park Sung-woong and filmmaker Han Dong-hee.

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The Godfather among American classics screened at DANAFF IV

Thursday, Jun 04, 2026

Besides The Godfather (1972), the ion includes films spanning nearly a century of American cinema, from the silent classic The General (1926) to acclaimed works such as 12 Angry Men (1957), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), and Saving Private Ryan...

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Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To to serve as Jury President at DANAFF IV

Monday, May 25, 2026

His extensive experience as a jury member at prestigious festivals is expected to bring added professional depth and international perspective to DANAFF IV.

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Johnnie To, Julien Rejl join DANAFF IV jury panel

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Veteran Hong Kong director Johnnie To and Julien Rejl, Artistic Director of the Directors’ Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival, will join the jury board of the fourth Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV).

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Director Lê Hoàng: ultimate purpose of filmmaking is to nurture faith in humanity

Thursday, May 14, 2026

To director Lê Hoàng, Gái Nhảy (Bar Girls) was simply a film born from keen observations of daily life and a desire to tell stories powerful enough to make the younger generation reflect on the darker undercurrents of society.

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Director Phan Đăng Di: Cinema should be a space for reflection

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Today, Bi, Don’t Be Afraid! no longer stands in isolation as a subject of controversy instead, it has joined a broader cinematic current, where works are viewed through a lens of calm and thorough reflection.