Actress Ngoc Thanh Tam who landed the lead role in the film also grabbed the Special Jury Award for Best Actress. Another Vietnamese film, Co Ba Sai Gon (Miss Saigon) by directors Tran Buu Loc and Kay Nguyen won the Best Costume award. This year the Vietnamese movie industry presented five movies at the film fest, including Co Ba Sai Gon (Miss Saigon), Dao cua dan ngu cu (The Island of Aliens or The Way Station), Co gai den tu hom qua (The girl from yesterday) by director Phan Gia Nhat Linh, Khi Con La Nha (When You're Home) by director Vu Ngoc Dang and Em Chua 18 (Jailbait) directed by Le Thanh Son. The film, “Dao cua dan ngu cu” (The Island of Aliens or The Way Station) by director Hong Anh was honored with the Special Jury Prize at the Eurasia International Film Festival 2017. The Way Station was also honored with the “Best film” Award and also won “Best Actor” for Pham Hong Phuoc and “Best Director of Photography” for People’s … [Read more...] about Vietnamese film wins two prizes at 58th Asia Pacific Film Festival
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HCM City Television launches film contest for youth
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Young amateur filmmakers aged 18-35 are eligible to participate in the first HTV Short Film Awards 2018, launched in HCM City this week. The contest includes two categories: short films and TV ads. Short films (15 minutes or less) on social issues will feature stories related to young people and their hopes and dreams. Advertising films (30 seconds) will offer messages to all kinds of communities. Stories about youth and their difficulties in life, study and love are expected to be featured. Films should include at least one poster each. Organised by HCM City Television (HTV), in co-operation with its private studio partners, the contest will give participants, particularly students at universities and colleges, and an opportunity to explore their creativity. A group of film producers, directors, and camera operators from film studios and cinematography schools, such as Trần Thị … [Read more...] about HCM City Television launches film contest for youth
Film soundtracks becoming big hits
Viet Nam News By Thu Anh HCM CITY — Many film soundtracks are becoming local hits, helping some young singers become pop stars. Young actor Jun Phạm became a pop idol after his latest song appeared in 100 Ngày Bên Em (A Hundred Days With You), a romantic comedy released in April. He performed Đôi Lời (Words), one of the film’s soundtracks, a love song by young composer Hoàng Dũng. He also played a leading role in the film. After the film’s release, its soundtrack Đôi Lời became the year’s favourite song voted by fans on music online forums. Jun produced a music video (MV) featuring Đôi Lời. The MV became a top hit. It has attracted more than 300,000 views on YouTube. The 26-year-old Jun wrote a message on Facebook, saying, “I love music. I decided to develop my career in both film and singing.” Another songwriter and singer is … [Read more...] about Film soundtracks becoming big hits
Viettel eyes 50 million USD from online film website
At the official launch of Keeng Movies in HCM City on June 6 (Photo: quochoitv.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group’s Viettel Media aims to earn revenue of 50 million USD from its online film store Keeng Movies by 2020, a representative from the firm said at the official launch of the website in Ho Chi Minh City on June 6. Thanks to Viettel’s large market share in Vietnamese telecommunication (52 percent), Keeng Movies has attracted more than 2 million users after a one year trial period. This year, Viettel will bring Keeng Movies to Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar and the website will be developed in seven other nations by 2020. In the future, Keeng Movies will expand its presence in Europe and North America, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan by cooperating with local telecommunication providers and prestigious film producers. Keeng Movies owns the copyright to distribute movies of giant film producers like 20th Century Fox, … [Read more...] about Viettel eyes 50 million USD from online film website
Measure to promote foreign film making in Thailand launched
Thailand moves to promote foreign film making (Source: http://thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports has launched a tax intensive measure to promote foreign film making in Thailand. A tax rebate equal to 15 percent of every 50 million baht spent on the filming locally will be offered. Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Khowsurat disclosed that the incentive will help boost the country’s revenue from being used as a location for film making and the production of documentaries and reality shows. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has also assigned the Department of Tourism to attract more foreign film producers to Thailand to generate revenue and reputation for the country.-VNA … [Read more...] about Measure to promote foreign film making in Thailand launched
European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival set for next week
European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival set for next week The hall of Hoa Sen University is seen full of audience at last year’s European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival - PHOTO: VGP The ninth European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will be held in Hanoi and HCMC from June 8 to 17, featuring 11 European films and 15 Vietnamese films. The event is jointly held by the European Union National Institutes for Culture, embassies of European countries, and the National Studio for Documentary and Scientific Films, according to the Government news website. This year, along with Vietnam, 11 countries will join the program, including Austria, Belgium, France, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Czech, and the United Kingdom. Vietnamese films to be screened during the festival are works produced by the National Studio for Documentary and Scientific Films, Vietnam Television, Khanh An Film, Vietnam People's Army Film Studio, Hanoi Academy of … [Read more...] about European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival set for next week
Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor
Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, U.S., May 25, 2018 - PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK (REUTERS) - Movie producer Harvey Weinstein was indicted on Wednesday on charges of rape and a criminal sexual act, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said, the first case to emerge from a slew of sexual misconduct allegations against him. “This indictment brings the defendant another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged,” Vance said in a statement on the charges against the disgraced 66-year-old co-founder of the Miramax film studio and the Weinstein Co. The grand jury indictment follows his arrest and court appearance last Friday on charges related to two among about 70 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct, all of which Weinstein has denied. Vance’s statement said Weinstein was charged with rape in the first … [Read more...] about Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor
HCM City to host film-TV technology exhibition
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — A wide range of latest products, services and technologies used in film and television will be on display at the sixth Việt Nam International Exhibition on Film and Television Technology in HCM City from June 7 to 9. Telefilm 2018 has attracted more than 150 exhibitors from 15 countries and territories and more than 3,000 Vietnamese and foreign film and television professionals. VTV, VOV, VTVCab, SCTV, ADT, Vietcom, Sunrise, VFC, Vietfilm, and Fafilm will be among the local exhibitors. There will be companies and organisations from many countries and territories with a developed film and TV industry like Japan, South Korea, Thailand, India, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Also present will be many well-known international communications and TV organisations like Thailand’s JKN Global Media Public Company Limited, Taiwan’s TV Drama Production Industry Federation, Japan’s TBS, the Korea Creative Content Agency, and … [Read more...] about HCM City to host film-TV technology exhibition
Famous writer‘s best-selling novel to be adapted to film
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — A film on teen love, adapted from a novel by best-selling children’s author Nguyễn Nhật Ánh, will begin shooting this summer in HCM City. The production Ngồi Khóc Trên Cây (Crying on the Tree) is about the romantic relationship between Đông, a second-year university student, and the 14-year-old Rùa who suffers from a serious disease. It is based on the book of the same name written by Ánh, who has released more than 100 books of different types. Published in 2013 by Trẻ Publishing House, the book Ngồi Khóc Trên Cây has sold more than 100,000 copies. Film producer Chung Minh and Velo Entertainment, a private film company in HCM City, signed a copyright agreement with the publisher and writer Ánh. “I’m very interested in reading Ánh’s books because his works feature life and love through the … [Read more...] about Famous writer‘s best-selling novel to be adapted to film
Vietnamese-American martial arts star returns home for film
Vietnamese-American martial arts star Cung Lê arrives in HCM City to play a role in the feature film The Target, a Hollywood production which will be filmed in Việt Nam, Russia and the US. — Photo: zing.vnViet Nam News HCM CITY — Vietnamese-American martial arts star Cung Lê arrived in HCM City on Tuesday to play a role in the feature film The Target, a Hollywood production. Lê is expected to begin his first scenes after attending a press conference in HCM City next week. Hong Kong and American movie star Daniel Wu will also perform in the film. Vietnamese actress and film producer Trương Ngọc Ánh, winner of the Golden Kite for Best Actress at the 2014 Golden Kite Awards presented by Việt Nam Cinematography Association, will play a leading role. The Target will be shot in Việt Nam, Russia and the US. Lê was born in 1972 and is a mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He competed in the Ultimate … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-American martial arts star returns home for film