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Ephemeral (Một Thoáng Qua)

Published by admin on September 8, 2019

Categories: DocumentaryExperimental

Viet Film Fest 2023

Virtual
October 4 to 19

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

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Viet Film Fest

3 days ago

Viet Film Fest
Our exclusive Filmmakers' Q&A for the “Phim Femme” Short Film Sets in now LIVE on our YouTube channel!youtu.be/Mvm19lRDxnw“The concept of Vietnamese femininity is as charged with idyllic possibility as it is with prescribed notions of place and role. “Phim Femme” challenges this tension by celebrating the ongoing act of reimagining and expanding what the feminine can be…Through their visual language, these filmmakers trace the map of the Vietnamese feminine, offering expansive new ways of being within its ever-evolving terrain.” The film was featured at #VietFilmFest2025, where 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.Call For Entries: Submission now open for Viet Film Fest 2026! filmfreeway.com/VietFilmFestWe are looking for movies from filmmakers of Vietnamese descent and/or movies that speak to the Vietnamese experience. Both feature and short film accepted! Submit your film TODAY for our Early Bird Special!Edited by Melanie Nguyen ... See MoreSee Less

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📢 Now Unveiling Our Latest Panel:The Art of Audible Storytelling: Vietnamese Voices in Audiobooks Panel, co-presented by Viet Film Fest 🎧📖✨🗣️ Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the voices behind your favorite Vietnamese audiobooks. From children’s literature to romance, this panel brings together narrators who will share their journeys into audiobook storytelling and discuss how they bring beloved novels and stories to life.🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/VietBookFest2026📚#VietBookFest2026 offers a full day of programming focused on Vietnamese literature, storytelling, and culture. Attendees can participate in five panel discussions, enjoy interactive activities for children, and experience youth performances that showcase Vietnamese traditions and creativity.🗓 Sunday, April 12, 2026⏰3:30 PM - 4:40 PM 📍 Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA ... See MoreSee Less

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Sharing on Behalf of On Healing Land, Birds Perch & USC AnnenbergJoin us for a special screening of the Academy-Award shortlisted, L.A. Times short documentary film, & winner of Best Short at Viet Film Fest 2025, “On Healing Land, Birds Perch (Đất Lành Chim Đậu)”, hosted by USC Annenberg.The screening will be followed by a special conversation featuring David Hume Kennerly, Naja Lockwood, Judy Korin, and Julian Cautherly.ABOUT THE FILM: Through the lens of Eddie Adams’ Pulitzer Prize–winning photograph, Saigon Execution, the film examines the lingering trauma of the Vietnam War and the complex, ongoing journey toward healing. While this story emerges from Vietnam, its echoes remain painfully present in today’s conflicts, as communities around the world continue to search for safety, dignity, and peace. And what does it mean to be Americans as refugees?Click the link below on the button titled “ONHLBP x USC” under Viet Film Fest 2025 and use the password “OHL2026” to RSVPviet-film-fest.carrd.co/ ... See MoreSee Less

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