Vietnam Film Production
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VIETNAM FILM DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Address: 32 Hao Nam Street, O Cho Dua Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • Processing time around 6 days

  • Well-developed infrastructure

  • Field support

  • Diverse locations

SUPPORT TYPES IN HA NOI CITY

Support / fee waiver policies

  • Investment incentives and direct financial support for projects focused on the development of the film industry and cultural creativity.Condition: Organizations and individuals with projects involving film production and the utilization of cultural heritage sites within the territory of Hanoi.
  • Exemption or reduction of entrance and filming fees at state-managed historical sites and scenic landmarks.Condition: Applicable to documentaries, promotional projects, and non-commercial tourism campaigns. Requires an official approval letter from the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports.
  • Value Added Tax (VAT) refund for expenses incurred during film production and shooting in Hanoi.Condition: Film projects with foreign elements that meet the criteria for promoting Vietnamese culture, tourism, and the country and its people.

Logistics support

  • Authorization for the partial use of sidewalks and roadways for mobile parking and the staging of filming equipment.Condition: Requires a valid filming permit and written approval of the traffic diversion plan from the Department of Transport or the District People's Committee.
  • Priority fast-track processing for temporary import and re-export procedures regarding specialized filming machinery and equipment from abroad.Condition: Applicable to international co-production film projects, provided that complete documentation and a detailed equipment manifest are declared in advance to the Customs authorities.
  • Local authorities will coordinate traffic control, temporary cordoning, and ensure security and order at public filming locations.Condition: Submit an official request letter along with the shooting script to the local Ward/District Police at least 03 - 05 working days in advance.

Accommodation support

  • Special preferential rates (10% - 30% discount off the listed price) are applied to 3-5 star hotel chains within Hanoi.Condition: Film crews must book a large volume of rooms (typically 10 rooms or more) or commit to a long-term stay at accommodation facilities that are official partners (Vendors) of the platform.
  • Facilitating connections for film crews to access Hanoi City's tourism stimulus packages (including discounted room rates, complimentary vouchers for dining, laundry services, and meeting rooms for script readings).Condition: Applicable to film projects that directly contribute to the promotion of Hanoi's culture and tourism, and possess official confirmation or sponsorship from the Hanoi Department of Tourism or the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports.
  • We provide a network of serviced apartments and homestays near filming locations, offering exclusive monthly rental discounts tailored for production crews, logistics teams, or cast members requiring privacy.Condition: The production team must sign a long-term accommodation contract (exceeding 15 days or 1 month) facilitated by the designated local field support coordinator.

International crew / project support

  • Support for filming permit procedures for projects involving foreign elements.Condition: Film projects invested in or co-produced by foreign organizations or individuals, with scripts compliant with the regulations of the Vietnam Cinema Law.
  • Priority customs clearance procedures (temporary import and re-export of equipment) for equipment brought into Vietnam from abroad.Condition: The production crew must have been granted a filming permit in Vietnam and must provide an equipment inventory (packing list) that matches the customs declaration documents.
  • Support for visa and entry proceduresCondition: The film crew/cast list must be approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism or other competent authorities.

Projects filmed in Ha Noi City

  • Cu Li Never Cries

    Cu Li Never Cries (2024)

    Drama · Drama

  • Indochine (1992)

    Indochine (1992)

    Drama · lịch sử

  • The Miracle Generation

    The Miracle Generation (2025)

    Drama · tâm lý - đời sống

  • Thi Mai, Journey to Vietnam

    Thi Mai, Journey to Vietnam

    Comedy · gia đình

  • Hanoians (1996)

    Hanoians (1996)

    Tâm lý - xã hội

  • Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano – 2024

    Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano – 2024

    Historical · chiến tranh

Featured locations in Ha Noi City

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  • Thuy Trung Tien TempleScouted on site by PAI

    Thuy Trung Tien Temple

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    Phường Ba Đình

  • National Library of VietnamScouted on site by PAI

    National Library of Vietnam

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    Cua Nam Ward

  • Tran Quoc PagodaScouted on site by PAI

    Tran Quoc Pagoda

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    Phường Tây Hồ

  • National Military History MuseumScouted on site by PAI

    National Military History Museum

    PAI 75.0

    Phường Xuân Phương

  • Trang Tien - Ly Thai To ClusterScouted on site by PAI

    Trang Tien - Ly Thai To Cluster

    PAI 75.0

    Phường Hoàn Kiếm

  • Lotte Tay HoScouted on site by PAI

    Lotte Tay Ho

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    Phường Phú Thượng