Set in Berlin, Jackfruit details the story about Mít, a gender fluid person, in search of the connection between Mít’s two cultural identities believed to be incompatible. Director Thùy Trang Nguyễn, discusses the film’s inspiration, how their personal bond with their grandmother ties to the heart of the film, and Read more…
Chung Chí Công’s directorial debut is a poignant portrayal of an indie musician’s chance encounter with a motorcycle taxi driver in the vibrant backdrop of Saigon. The two protagonists decide to spend the whole day just wandering and singing songs about life, mistakes they’ve made, and the burning dreams in Read more…
Continuing its mission in celebrating stories from all around the Vietnamese diaspora, Viet Film Fest 2023 is excited to present the Irish Vietnamese short film, Good Chips. The film details a family of Vietnamese immigrants in Dublin who struggle to keep their business afloat. Meanwhile their 12-year-old daughter strikes up Read more…
Filmed with local crews in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and shot around the world from the Andes to Sierra Leone to Vietnam, For Tomorrow is the story of grassroots innovators dedicated to fighting some of today’s most pressing sustainability issues. Viet Film Fest 2023 proudly presents An Read more…
The 20th Anniversary of Viet Film Fest continues showcasing stories relating to the Vietnamese diaspora with the selection of the short film, Flowing Home. The story details the intertwining fates of two Vietnamese sisters who sustain their relationship through written correspondence. In a conversation with the director, Sandra Desmazières, the Read more…
In this featured presentation at Viet Film Fest 2023, Dawn of Skates weaves its narrative into the festival’s celebration of cultural identity and belonging. The film centers itself on a Vietnamese American teenager’s journey to bolster her self-confidence through roller skating. In this interview, we delve into director Mitch Truong’s Read more…
Ngày 24 tháng 8 năm 2023 – Santa Ana, California – Hội Văn học Nghệ thuật Việt Mỹ (VAALA) trân trọng thông báo sự trở lại của chương trình lớn nhất hàng năm của hội: Viet Film Fest (Đại Hội Điện Ảnh Việt Nam Quốc Tế). Kỷ niệm 20 năm Read more…
August 24, 2023 – Santa Ana, California – The Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association (VAALA) is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of Viet Film Fest (VFF), the largest international Vietnamese film festival in the diaspora. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Viet Film Fest 2023 will take place virtually Read more…