VAALA Presents Viet Film Fest

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Festival News

The Importance of Queer Stories with Van B. Nguyen, Director of All I Ever Wanted

In a genre underrepresented of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ characters, Van B. Nguyen’s short film, All  I Ever Wanted, presents a groundbreaking narrative. What if a rom-com can be lead by Asian-American actresses telling a queer-centered story? We interviewed Van B. Nguyen, a queer woman herself, on her inspiration of the Read more…

By Communication Specialist, 4 yearsOctober 4, 2022 ago
Viet Film Fest 2023

Virtual
October 4 to 19

In-Person
The Frida Cinema, Santa Ana
October 10, 11, and 12

Follow Us @vietfilmfest

Viet Film Fest is with VAALA: Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association.

22 hours ago

Viet Film Fest
For AAPI month, VAALA, proud organizers of Viet Film Fest, is excited to share a special curated selection of Vietnamese films 🎬🌿 🎥 Curated by Viet Film Fest Artistic Director Eric Nong, this collection celebrates the richness of Vietnamese and Vietnamese diasporic cinema, highlighting essential films spanning generations, genres, and global perspectives.🌎As the largest international Vietnamese film festival in the diaspora, Viet Film Fest showcases the best creative work by and about Vietnamese people. We are proud to be a central platform for filmmakers of Vietnamese descent to tell their stories the way they want them to be told. 🎉Viet Film Fest was created in 2003 by the Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association (VAALA) to celebrate the many stories about Vietnamese people. Now running successfully for over a decade, the festival has attracted thousands of national and international attention for its stunning showcase of shorts and features submitted from many corners of the world. ... See MoreSee Less

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Viet Film Fest is with VAALA: Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association.

2 weeks ago

Viet Film Fest
🎬 Final Call: Submit your film by this Tuesday for Viet Film Fest 2026❣️ We are looking for movies from filmmakers of Vietnamese descent and/or movies that speak to the Vietnamese experience. Both feature and short film accepted📚 Discounted rates for students (with valid ID)Click the link below for more info on how your film can be a #vietfilmfest2026!filmfreeway.com/VietFilmFestProudly presented by the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association @vaalacommunity🏷️ Tag a filmmaker in the comments! ... See MoreSee Less

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🎬 Interns Wanted!Viet Film Fest 2025 is calling all creatives and film lovers to join our team! From programming to PR, we’ve got a spot for you! 🎟️✨📲 Click the link in bio @vietfilmfest to see all the roles and apply today!📅 (New!) Deadline to apply: May 2ndBe part of the magic that brings Vietnamese stories to the big screen. ... See MoreSee Less

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We are proud to be a central platform for the voices of Vietnamese filmmakers and stories about the Vietnamese people. Viet Film Fest welcomes your support in our collaborative project to use cinema as a tool for spotlighting our diversity of voices.

Virtual
October 4 to 19

In-Person
The Frida Cinema, Santa Ana
October 10, 11, and 12

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