Fred Le’s The Empathizer explores the journey of millennial Việt Kiều (overseas Vietnamese) returning to Vietnam, reflecting his own experiences with cultural dislocation and language barriers. The film highlights the emotional complexities of reconnecting with a homeland that feels both familiar and foreign. In this interview, Le shares insights into 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…
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…