On October 29, as part of the Vietnam Film Promotion Program held on the sidelines of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival in Japan, a Quang Ninh delegation led by Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh, Member of the Standing Committee of the Quang Ninh Party Committee and Head of its Commission for Publicity, attended the seminar “Vietnamese Cinema in a Connected Asia: Cultural Identity, Creativity and International Cooperation” and Vietnam Night, organised by the Viet Nam Film Development Association (VFDA).
The seminar brought together delegates, including directors, producers and film industry experts from Viet Nam, Japan and other countries and territories. Discussions focused on promoting cultural identity, fostering film production and co-production partnerships, and expanding the international film market.
Speaking at the seminar, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh, Member of the Standing Committee of the Quang Ninh Party Committee and Head of its Commission for Publicity, introduced the city’s potential and advantages for attracting and developing film projects to filmmakers, directors and international film partners.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh affirmed that Quang Ninh is ready to cooperate with and support producers, directors and film crews, and create favourable conditions for them to carry out film projects in the city. Quang Ninh’s participation in the seminar and promotional activities in Tokyo further demonstrates its commitment to developing cultural industries in association with tourism. Through these efforts, the city aims to establish itself as an attractive destination for film crews, helping promote its image and heritage to the world.
By Yen Hoa
