Da Lat to host Vietnam Film Festival for the first time

This marks the first time that Da Lat City will organise the biennial festival, with the ultimate aim of honouring cinematographic works and artists across various cinematographic activities.

The entries submitted to the festival must be in the forms of feature films, documentaries, science films, and cartoons.

They are in the Vietnamese language and produced by local film production establishments or in collaboration with foreign organisations or individuals without copyright disputes. The organisers will be open for applications through to October 30.

A wide range of activities are set to be held during the course of the occasion, including film screenings in major cities such as Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City in celebration of the event. 

Furthermore, numerous outdoor film screenings are expected to provide a fresh experience for participants during the festival. In addition, seminars on the cinema industry and an exchange between artists and audiences will also get underway.

The festival is held biennially with the purpose of honouring outstanding cinematographic works and artists for their contributions to the development of local cinema. 

This year's version of the event is being jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with the administration of Da Lat City.

(Source: VOV)