Quang Ninh to host 18th Vietnamese Film Festival

The 17th Vietnam Film Festival in Phu Yen province (Photo source: To quoc Newspaper)

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved a project on organizing the 18^th Vietnam Film Festival in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, from October 11^th to 15^th.

Local filmmakers and producers can send their entries to the Cinema Department at 147 Hoang Hoa Tham Street in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District by September 15. Movies can be from many different genres, including feature films, videos, documentaries, scientific films and animation. All films must be approved to be publicized by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism, and must not violate copyrights and have not participated in any national television festival.

During the festival , diverse activities such as seminars, movie screenings and exchanges between producers and audience will also be held.

The festival, held every two years, has become an opportunity to boost exchanges between local filmmakers and promote local cinematography, as well as honour outstanding filmmakers and encourage new talents.

This year's event is a cultural activity to mark 60 years since Uncle Ho signed a decree to establish the Vietnam Cinema sector and the 50^th founding anniversary of Quang Ninh province./.