On the evening of July 2, in Da Nang City, the Vietnam Film Promotion and Development Association (VFDA) presided over and coordinated with the Department of Culture and Sports of Da Nang City, UniMedia Company and related units to organize the opening ceremony of the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II).
Attending the event were Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong; along with producers, directors, actors, film crews, and domestic and international film activists.
Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, President of the Vietnam Association for the Promotion and Development of Cinema, delivered the opening speech at the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival. Photo: Duc Hoang
Speaking at the opening of the Film Festival, Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan - President of VFDA, Co-Chairman of the Organizing Committee - Director of DANAFF expressed her pride that DANAFF is the first Film Festival in Vietnam to be held annually, which shows that there must be real professionalism to maintain non-stop activities right after each film festival, preparing for the next one.
According to Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, to stand firm and develop, DANAFF must meet professional standards, have its own identity, gather prestigious filmmakers, famous faces from Vietnam and the world, choose many good films, and have special and attractive programs.
"It is gratifying that DANAFF II has initially achieved these things: Selecting new and quality Asian and Vietnamese films to compete, the films shown in "Today's Vietnamese Cinema" are diverse and rich, the programs "Focus on French Cinema" and "Selected Films by Director Dang Nhat Minh" are unique and interesting. Coming to DANAFF II are famous stars and filmmakers from the world and Vietnam to participate in the Jury or bring films to compete", said Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended the opening ceremony of the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival. Photo: Duc Hoang
The Director of DANAFF highly appreciated the professional and academic quality of DANAFF II with 4 international seminars and talks: French cinema and its relationship with Vietnamese cinema; Director Dang Nhat Minh's creative style; Film production cooperation - international experience and development solutions; Sharing experiences in connecting coastal film festivals with the participation of leading international and Vietnamese film experts, artists, managers...
In addition, the "Talent Nurturing" Workshop for those passionate about acting will continue to bring fresh and youthful vitality to DANAFF II.
Mr. Le Trung Chinh, Chairman of Da Nang City People's Committee, delivered a welcoming speech at DANAFF II. Photo: Duc Hoang
Mr. Le Trung Chinh - Chairman of Da Nang City People's Committee said that DANAFF II is expected to become an outstanding festival product of the Han River city.
"This is also one of the events that spreads good cultural values and honors the country's cinema, an important activity of Da Nang in developing cultural industries, including cinema. DANAFF II contributes to promoting the image, culture and tourism of the city to international friends; aiming to make Da Nang a city of Cinema events", Mr. Le Trung Chinh emphasized.
Da Nang leaders expressed their hope that DANAFF II will be a bridge for domestic and foreign filmmakers, actors, and audiences to exchange, learn, and cooperate in cinema. At the same time, this event is also a good opportunity for the Da Nang film industry to meet, approach, and directly exchange with leading experts from Asian countries and the long-standing French cinema.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong attended the opening ceremony of DANAFF II. Photo: Duc Hoang
At DANAFF II, a total of 63 films participated in the categories and programs; of which the Asian Film category had 13 films, the Vietnamese Film category had 10 films, the program "Today's Vietnamese Cinema" had 18 films, the program "Focus on French Cinema" had 8 films, the selected film program by director Dang Nhat Minh had 7 films, the film program about Da Nang had 4 films and the documentary program Varan had 3 films.
DANAFF II served audiences with more than 100 screenings at theaters and outdoor screenings at Lien Chieu District Administrative Park, Crescent Circle on Nhu Nguyet Street, Crescent Circle on Bach Dang Walking Street.
In addition, the audience also has the opportunity to meet and chat with film crews and famous artists...
The highlight of DANAFF II is the competition of films in two categories: Asian In-Competition Films and Vietnamese In-Competition Films with the Jury consisting of experts in the field of Vietnamese and international cinema.
In particular, for the first time in Vietnam, DANAFF II will award the "Cinema Achievement" award to an outstanding filmmaker.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang presented the achievement cup and flowers to Director - People's Artist Dang Nhat Minh. Photo: Duc Hoang
Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong presents flowers to the DANAFF II Jury. Photo: Duc Hoang
Delegates attending the opening ceremony of DANAFF II. Photo: Duc Hoang
Art program of the opening ceremony of DANAFF II. Photo: Duc Hoang
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