A scene in "Nha Cay" (The Tree House) By Truong Minh Quy (Photo: SGIFF) Singapore (VNA) – Vietnamese films have created good impressionson thought-leaders, creative professionals and member of the public from aroundthe world at the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) and the AsianAcademy Creative Awards held within the Singapore Media Festival 2019.
According to Executive Director of SGIFF Yuni Hadi, a special programme hasbeen specially arranged for screening of short contemporary Vietnamese films,including “Mot Khu Dat Tot” (Blessed Land) by Pham Ngoc Lan, “Short/cut” byOstin Fam, “U oi” by Nguyen Minh Nghia, “Vuon hoa nha anh Binh” (In Bloom) byNguyen Duy Anh, and “Hieu” by Richard Van.
She said she will continue creating opportunities for young Vietnamesemoviemakers to affirm their talents at this prestigious film event.
Vietnam also has five films competing for the Silver Screen Awards, namely “HayThuc Tinh va San Sang” (Stay Awake, Be Ready) by Pham Thien An, “Ngot, Man” (Sweet,Salty” by Duong Dieu Linh, “Gallery” by Vo Anh Vu, “Le Truong Thanh Cua Edison”(The Graduation of Edison) by Pham Hoang Minh Thy, and "Nha Cay" (The Tree House)By Truong Minh Quy.
Meanwhile, the Asian Academy Creative Awards honoured Song Luan of “Descendantsof the Sun” as Best Actor in a Leading Role, “Descendants of the Sun” as BestAdaptation of an Existing Format, “Face the Clock” by Hainam Media for BestEntertainment Game or Quiz Programme, “The Face Vietnam Season 3” by MultimediaJSC for Best Non Scripted Entertainment, and “Trailer EPL Return season2019-2020” by Vietnam Satellite Digital Television K as Best Promo or Trailer.
Notably, renowned film producers Tran Thi Bich Ngoc is among 25 people joiningin a programme to discuss film content development strategy for the SoutheastAsian region.
The SGIFF took place on November 21-24 while the awarding ceremony of the AsianAcademy Creative Awards is scheduled for December 5-6./.
VNA
