Short Film Archives - VAALA Presents Viet Film Fest

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, 3 yearsOctober 4, 2022 ago

Viet Film Fest

3 days ago

A huge thank you to our incredible Operations Team & General Volunteers! 🎬✨Behind the scenes — from the big screen to the theater lobby to the Awards Gala stage — the Viet Film Fest Operations team and general volunteers work tirelessly to keep programming seamless and transitions smooth. This year, over 50 community volunteers helped welcoming guests, managing red carpet and lobby lines, guiding audience seating, and collecting surveys, ensuring our festival ran on schedule and that attendees had a smooth and enjoyable experience. Meanwhile, the Operations team supported every special event from setup to breakdown, preparing spaces, coordinating logistics, and handling the countless details that keep festival magic running.Shoutout to:Alan Trinh- Operations & Internship Manager, & Co - Event PlannerDwight Hua - Operations Assistant Brie Banks-George - Special Events Intern🎥 #VietFilmFest2025 was an unforgettable celebration of Vietnamese creativity and community! Over two inspiring weeks (October 4–19), audiences from around the world came together—virtually and in person at The Frida Cinema in Downtown Santa Ana (October 10–12)—to honor the vision and artistry of Vietnamese filmmakers. ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook

Viet Film Fest

4 days ago

A huge thank you to our incredible Viet Film Fest Programming Team! 🎬✨Under the direction of Artistic Director Eric Nong, our programming team thoughtfully watches and discusses all of Viet Film Fest’s selected films, helping to shape the festival’s schedule and ensuring each story is presented in the best possible way. Their work brings insight, care, and cinematic expertise to every decision, making the festival experience meaningful for both audiences and filmmakers.Shoutout to:Xiangu Qi, Programming Fellow, UCI H.O.T FellowJenn Thao Nguyen, Programming Intern🎥 #VietFilmFest2025 was an unforgettable celebration of Vietnamese creativity and community! Over two inspiring weeks (October 4–19), audiences from around the world came together—virtually and in person at The Frida Cinema in Downtown Santa Ana (October 10–12)—to honor the vision and artistry of Vietnamese filmmakers. ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook

Viet Film Fest

5 days ago

🎬 Meet our 2025 Viet Film Fest Interns! 🌟We’re proud to introduce this year’s talented interns — a passionate group whose creativity and dedication help bring Viet Film Fest to life:✨ Jenn Thao Nguyen – Programming Intern ✨ Brie Banks-George – Special Events Intern ✨ Milo Madolora – Graphics & Marketing Intern ✨ Melanie Nguyen – Media Production & Video Editing Intern ✨ Kurt Kieu – Media Productions Intern ✨ Ky-Vinh Mai – Video Editing Intern ✨ Tam Nguyen – Social Media InternPresented by VAALA, Viet Film Fest continues to connect and enrich communities through Vietnamese art and culture. Our interns play a key role in carrying that mission forward — supporting storytelling, creativity, and community connection through film. 💛#VietFilmFest #VAALA #VietFilmFest2025 #InternshipProgram #CommunityThroughArt #VietnameseCulture #BehindTheScenes ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook