Da Nang Asian Film Festival establishes its own brand identity

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Da Nang Asian Film Festival establishes its own brand identity

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The 4th Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) will take place from June 28 to July 4, 2026, under the theme "A Bridge from Asia to the World." Over its three previous editions, the event has gradually established its own brand and is working toward building a comprehensive cinematic ecosystem.


Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Cinema Development Promotion Association, Co-Head of the Organizing Committee, and Director of DANAFF IV. Photo: danaff.vn

Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Cinema Development Promotion Association, Co-Head of the Organizing Committee, and Director of DANAFF IV. Photo: danaff.vn

This year's event features several notable highlights:


The Asian Film Competition category features 13 entries, showcasing a diverse range of styles from drama to experimental art.

The Vietnamese Film Competition category features 11 entries, exploring a rich variety of historical, family, and socio-psychological themes.

The Vietnamese Film Competition category features 11 entries, exploring a rich variety of historical, family, and socio-psychological themes.

Professional activities include several high-value programs, such as thematic seminars, AI applications, and a series of initiatives to support young talent, such as the Script Lab.

A scene from the film "The Retired General" featured in the "40 Years of Vietnamese Cinema in the Doi Moi Era" program. Photo: danaff.vn

A scene from the film "The Retired General" featured in the "40 Years of Vietnamese Cinema in the Doi Moi Era" program. Photo: danaff.vn

Thus, DANAFF IV not only honors artistic values but also promotes market connectivity, helping Vietnamese cinema gradually integrate into the international stage.