ASEAN Film Awards to be held in VN

It is part of the activities to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The event will be themed “Cinematography Connecting the ASEAN Community” as a testament to the best works of regional filmmakers and the inspiration they give newcomers to the seventh art.

The judging panel consists of film producer Jonathan Hyong-Joon Kim of the Republic of Korea, director Roger Garcia of Hong Kong (China) and director and scriptwriter Karolina Bielawska of Poland.

The event will also include a US$3,000 cash prize for the best movie. Other awards will include best director, best actor, and best actress.

The event aims to honour Viet Nam’s best movies and create a platform for artists and film producers to share experience.

The first Viet Nam Film Festival was held in Ha Noi in 1970.

                                                                                                                                    By Vien Nhu