Kẹo Kéo: Sài Gòn Sound explores the life of Huỳnh Thanh Hậu, a street performer whose kẹo kéo singing captures the spirit of Saigon’s nightlife and culture. Co-directors Mike Pham and Anh Phi discuss their experience following Hậu, the inspiration behind the film’s aesthetic, and the challenges performers face amidst the Read more…
A powerful documentary for Viet Film Fest 2024! Taking Root: Southeast Asian Stories of Resettlement in Philadelphia, directed by Oanh-Nhi Nguyen, highlights the stories of Southeast Asians who resettled in Philadelphia after the American War in Vietnam. We spoke with filmmaker Oanh-Nhi Nguyen about her inspirations, the delicate balance between Read more…
In this insightful interview, filmmaker Dieu Hao Do delves into the emotional and complex process of uncovering his Chinese Vietnamese family’s history in the wake of the Vietnam War. Do shares how silence, unprocessed grief, and the challenges of diaspora shaped his latest film. He reflects on the emotional act Read more…
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…