The organizers said public screenings would take place at five venues in the wards and communes of Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem, Dong Anh, Son Tay, and Cau Giay, alongside live performances and exchanges with audiences. Showing films in public spaces will help the festival reach more residents.
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The eighth HANIFF is scheduled to run from November 28 to December 2. |
The festival will also feature industry and sideline events, including two panel discussions planned at the Viet Nam Exposition Center. The first, “Spotlight on Japanese Cinema,” is scheduled for November 29. It will focus on sharing filmmaking experience, particularly in animation, and explore human and social themes, humanistic values and multilayered storytelling.
The second panel, “Vietnamese Cinema: Promotion and International Connections,” is scheduled for November 30. It will examine ways to promote Vietnamese films, lessons from other countries and the role of government agencies in bringing Vietnamese cinema to international audiences.
A highlight of the festival is the Film Market, scheduled to run from November 23 to December 4 at the Viet Nam Exposition Center. Vietnamese and international film companies and distributors will be able to showcase their work, make contacts and do business. The market will feature film, culture and tourism offerings, filming locations, posters, trailers and related merchandise.
Alongside the screenings and industry events, the festival aims to strengthen ties between cinema, heritage and tourism and raise the capital’s profile. Through film, it will showcase Ha Noi’s history, culture, people, urban spaces and contemporary values.
By screening Vietnamese and international films and offering opportunities for professional exchange, talent development and collaboration, HANIFF helps Viet Nam’s film industry build wider connections.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is organizing the festival in coordination with the Ha Noi People’s Committee. The opening ceremony is scheduled for the evening of November 28, with the closing ceremony and awards presentation set for the evening of December 2. Both will take place at the Viet Nam Exposition Center.
Translated by Minh Anh