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| Vietnam Academy of Theatre and Cinema | |
|---|---|
| Name | Vietnam Academy of Theatre and Cinema |
| Native name | Học viện Sân khấu - Điện ảnh Việt Nam |
| Established | 1987 |
| Type | Public |
| City | Hanoi |
| Country | Vietnam |
Vietnam Academy of Theatre and Cinema is a leading Vietnamese conservatory and higher education institution specializing in theatre and film training, production, and research. The academy operates at the intersection of Vietnamese cinema traditions, Vietnamese theatre practice, and contemporary methodologies from international institutions. It maintains partnerships with cultural organizations, state agencies, and festivals to produce practitioners active in Giai Phong Theatre, Thang Long Puppet Theatre, and national film studios.
The academy was founded in the late 20th century amid reforms that included the expansion of cultural institutions alongside bodies such as Vietnam National Academy of Music, Vietnam Fine Arts University, and Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Early development involved collaborations with the Vietnam Film Studio, the Vietnam Drama Department, and figures associated with classics like Bao Ninh and Tran Vu. During the 1990s the academy expanded curricula influenced by exchanges with L'Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Techniques du Théâtre, the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography, and the National School of Drama (India), while alumni began contributing to films showcased at the Vietnam Film Festival, the Hanoi International Film Festival, and regional festivals in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
The academy's Hanoi campus houses lecture halls, sound stages, and production workshops adjacent to institutions such as the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and municipal cultural centers. Facilities include cinema screening rooms used for retrospectives featuring works from Trần Anh Hùng, Đặng Nhật Minh, and Victor Erice; rehearsal studios employed by students influenced by methodologies from Jerzy Grotowski, Konstantin Stanislavski, and Bertolt Brecht; and costume and set shops producing pieces for collaborations with the Vietnam National Puppet Theatre and touring ensembles linked to the Ba Đình Theatre. The campus also maintains archival holdings of prints and recordings connected to the Vietnam Film Institute and collections referencing the careers of figures like Lê Hoàng Hoa and Nguyễn Quang Dũng.
Programs span undergraduate and postgraduate instruction in directing, acting, cinematography, screenwriting, production design, and sound engineering, modeled in part after curricula from the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography and conservatories such as the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Joint degrees and workshops often involve guest lecturers from FAMU, the American Film Institute, and the La Fémis network. Students study historic and contemporary repertoires including works by Nguyễn Du, Nam Cao, and international playwrights such as William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov, and Harold Pinter. Specialized courses prepare candidates for careers at institutions like the Vietnam Television (VTV), Green Palm Studio, and regional theater companies, while postgraduate research aligns with trends exemplified by festivals including the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival.
The academy conducts research on performance theory, film history, and preservation, contributing to projects alongside the Vietnam Film Institute, the Institute of Literature (Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences), and museums such as the Vietnam National Museum of History. Faculty and student productions have addressed topics linked to the historiography of figures like Ho Chi Minh in Vietnamese media, while scholarly output engages with comparative studies referencing Andrei Tarkovsky, Satyajit Ray, and Akira Kurosawa. Creative work includes festival entries, co-productions with Vietnam Feature Film Studio, multimedia installations shown at the Hanoi Contemporary Arts Centre, and restoration projects tied to archival holdings from the State Archives Center.
Alumni and faculty have become prominent in film and theater circuits, including directors who have worked alongside or been discussed with names like Trần Anh Hùng, Đặng Nhật Minh, Victor Vu, Nguyễn Quang Dũng, and actors whose careers intersect with companies such as Tuoi Tre Theatre and productions at the Ba Mười Theatre. Professors have included scholars and practitioners trained at institutions such as VGIK, La Fémis, and the National School of Drama (India) and have contributed to national awards like the Golden Kite Awards and international festivals including Cannes Film Festival and Locarno Film Festival.
The academy is overseen by a rector and governing council that liaise with ministries and cultural bodies including the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam), provincial cultural departments, and national funding agencies involved with heritage policy such as the Institute of Cultural Heritage. Administrative structures manage partnerships with universities like the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City and international memoranda with entities such as the British Council and the French Institute in Vietnam.
Admissions procedures involve competitive examinations, portfolio reviews, and auditions similar to entry systems at conservatories like the National Institute of Dramatic Art and film schools such as the New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Student life includes participation in campus troupes, cinema clubs that screen programs resonant with curators from the Hanoi DocLab, exchanges with ensembles like the Mekong Delta Opera, and internships at production houses such as Galaxy Studio and broadcast units within Vietnam Television (VTV).
Category:Universities and colleges in Hanoi Category:Film schools in Vietnam