Korean and Vietnamese short films to be screened in HCM City
VOV.VN - A series of short films from both the nation and the Republic of Korea (RoK) will be introduced to cinema lovers in Ho Chi Minh City on December 15.
The event is set to feature works of different genres on various topics by local talented young filmmakers who have won top prizes at the fourth edition of the CJ Short Film Making Project.
Several Vietnamese films have been named as the best works at this year's CJ Short Films Filmmaking Project, including “Vùng trũng” directed by Anh La, “Anh em kiếp này” by Vu Hoang Hiep and Tuan Le, “Tàn ngày rực rỡ” by Ly Minh Ba, “Rừng dịu dàng” by Doan Si Nguyen, and “Thằng bé bán kem” by Huynh Cong Nho.
Furthermore, highlighted works from the RoK’s film making project Story Up 2022 will be screened on the same day, including “Slaughter” (Lò Mổ) directed by Yun Do-yeong, “Forest of Echoes” (Tiếng Vọng Rừng Sâu) by Lim Yoo-ri, “Birth” (Khai Sinh) by Nam Soona, “Motherland” (Đất Mẹ) by Lee Ji-yun, and “Bon Appetit” (Chúc Bạn Ngon Miệng) by Lee Ji-hoo.
The CJ Short Film Making Project was initiated by the CJ Cultural Foundation and CJ CGV Vietnam in 2018 with the aim of bringing works by Vietnamese filmmakers to top international film festivals.
All entries feature different genres, along with various topics and stories covering various aspects of life and humanity.
Many productions from the contest have been selected to screen and compete at over 50 international film festivals taking place around the world.
