Talented young directors, professional production teams, and above all, the interest of the domestic audience are creating a new face for Vietnamese cinema.
The Vietnam Film Development Association was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its people-to-people diplomacy work in 2025.
The 4th edition of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) themed "DANAFF - Bridging Asia to the World" is scheduled to take place from June 28 to July 4, 2026.
Following the remarkable achievements of previous editions, the fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) is set to return, continuing to affirm its position as one of Vietnam’s most significant cinematic events and a vital cultural bridge connecting the seventh art across the region.
The fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), themed “Bridging Asia to the world,” is scheduled to take place from June 28 to July 4, 2026, under a plan agreed by the Da Nang People’s Committee and the Vietnam Film Development Promotion Association (VFDA).
On the afternoon of December 31st, the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations announced the results of the selection of 15 outstanding literary and artistic events for 2025, include DANAFF III
From December 5th to 12th, 2025, the ""Vietname Film Week - Journey of Light" was successfully held in Paris, France, marking an important milestone in promoting Vietnamese cinema and culture to the world.
On the evening of December 26, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the 10 outstanding cultural, sports and tourism events of 2025, which include the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) and the Vietnam Film Week
As 2025 draws to a close, Việt Nam News reviews the top 10 cultural events that have defined the year, included the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) and Vietnam Film Week - The Journey of Light in Paris.
With its outstanding achievements, the 3rd Da Nang Asian film Festival (DANAFF III) have been included in the list of 10 typical cultural, sports, and tourism events of 2025, reflecting the vibrant picture of the entire culture, sports, and tourism sector in the past year.
Within the framework of the Workshop & Project Market at DANAFF III 2025, numerous Vietnamese film projects have made clear progress, from script development to actual production, reaffirming the role of DANAFF Talents and Script Lab in supporting and nurturing new cinematic works.
Vietnam cinema has evolved through more than half a century of creativity—from the humanistic light of wartime storytelling to a spirit of renewal and global integration. In an interview with the WAJ, Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Film Development Association, reflects on this journey, examining the identity and connective power of Vietnamese cinema, opportunities for cooperation with France, and the key conditions for building a modern film industry in the coming decade.
