October 3rd, 2023 – Santa Ana, CA – The Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association (VAALA) is proud to officially kick off Viet Film Fest (VFF), bringing together filmmakers and community members to celebrate the largest Vietnamese film festival in the diaspora. The 20th anniversary of Viet Film Fest promises Read more…
A purr-fect film for Viet Film Fest 2023! Cat Daddies features a lovable and heartfelt film following the journey of several men and their best furry friends across the United States. We spoke exclusively with director Mye Hoang about her film’s mission to dispel stereotypes about cats, delve deeper into Read more…
As part of Viet Film Fest’s commitment to illuminating significant social issues and fostering community connections, Refuge After War will be proudly featured in our screening lineup. As part of the Crosscut Origins miniature docuseries, Refuge After War highlights the parallels of and intersections between Vietnamese and Afghan refugees in Read more…
The 20th anniversary of Viet Film Fest continues the tradition of celebrating personal Vietnamese experiences through film with the screening of Porcelain. Set in Melbourne, Australia, nine-year-old Hanh mistakes the cunningness of her new “friends” as an act of kindness, forcing her to come to terms with the reality of Read more…
