International Telefilm exhibition opens in Hanoi

Hanoi (VNA) – The latest information about television technology and equipment has been updated at the Vietnam International Exhibition on Film and Television Technology (Telefilm) which opened in Hanoi on July 13.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Vietnam Television (VTV) Director General Tran Binh Minh underscored that the exhibition will create a venue for both domestic and foreign television stations to seek business opportunities and share experience in television technology.

Local television managers and producers also have the chance to popularise their products and learn on-the-spot about film making processes and production in the most professional manner, Tuan noted.

More than 200 companies, and TV stations from 15 countries and territories including the US, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, Turkey and China are displaying their television-related items at 350 booths.

The exhibition also attracted local producers such as Cat Tien Sa, BHD, Lasta, Song Vang, ADT, Sunrise, Viet com and Dolphin.

A line-up of seminars and talks on new technologies in producing TV programmes, the roles and effects of social networks on the television industry and copyright protection are scheduled during the three-day event.

Live performances of VTV’s standout programmes like Chuyen dong 24 gio (24-hour Movement) and Bua trua vui ve (Happy Lunch) will also be delivered at the exhibition.

Since its establishment in 2013, Telefilm has been considered an important event for the television industry in Vietnam. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City alternatively host the annual event.-VNA