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| Vietnam Cinema Department | |
|---|---|
| Name | Vietnam Cinema Department |
| Formed | 1945 |
| Jurisdiction | Hanoi |
| Headquarters | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam) |
Vietnam Cinema Department is the central administrative agency responsible for overseeing film policy, censorship, financing, production oversight, archival management, and international outreach within Vietnam. It interacts with national institutions such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam), regional bodies in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and cultural organizations including the Vietnam Film Institute and the Vietnam Cinema Association. The department has shaped film heritage through relations with festivals like the Hanoi International Film Festival and the Vietnam Film Festival while liaising with studios such as Vietnam Feature Film Studio and educational institutions such as the Vietnam Academy of Theatre and Cinema.
The department traces its origins to post-August Revolution cultural restructuring, aligning with entities like the Vietnamese Film Bureau and the revolutionary-era People's Army of Vietnam media units during the First Indochina War. In the Vietnam War period it coordinated propaganda and documentary output alongside organizations such as Võ Nguyên Giáp’s information apparatus and studios like the National Cinema Center. During the Đổi Mới reforms the department negotiated new paradigms with private companies including Galaxy Studio Vietnam and international partners from France and Russia. Key moments include partnerships tied to agreements such as exchanges with the Cannes Film Festival delegation, co-productions influenced by the Asia-Pacific Film Festival, and archival recoveries involving the Vietnam Film Archive.
The department is organized into bureaus overseeing policy, censorship, production support, distribution regulation, archival care, and international relations. It works with municipal film departments in Da Nang and Can Tho and reports to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam). Advisory councils include representatives from the Vietnam Association of Cinematographers, the Vietnam Film Critics Association, and the Vietnamese Musicians' Association. Operational links extend to state-owned enterprises such as Vietnam Feature Film Studio and private entities like BHD Company and CJ CGV Vietnam for exhibition management.
The department collaborates with the Vietnam Academy of Theatre and Cinema, Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Cinema, and international schools such as the Beijing Film Academy and La Fémis for curriculum development, scholarships, and exchange programs. Professional training includes workshops with filmmakers like Trần Anh Hùng, cinematography residencies referencing techniques from Roger Deakins-style mentors, and script labs modeled after the Berlinale Talents program. Continuing education partners include the Vietnam National Academy of Music for scoring, the Vietnam Film Institute for restoration training, and vocational institutes in Hai Phong and Hue.
The department administers production incentives, co-production treaties with countries including France, South Korea, Japan, and Russia, and oversees distribution channels through state networks and private exhibitors such as Lotte Cinema Vietnam and Galaxy Studio Vietnam. It mediates content certification in coordination with broadcasters like Vietnam Television (VTV) and streaming platforms including Netflix regional teams and iQiyi. Production support has enabled output from studios such as Hanoi Film Studio and independent companies like TIVI; distribution frameworks include collaboration with festivals such as Busan International Film Festival for market access.
The department has supported filmmakers including Trần Anh Hùng, Nguyễn Võ Nghiêm Minh, Victor Vũ, Phan Đăng Di, and Trần Anh Tuấn, and films such as the internationally screened works that appeared at Cannes Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival. Domestic hits connected to department policies include restorations and re-releases of classics associated with filmmakers like Đặng Nhật Minh and documentaries from Hanoi DocLab alumni. Collaborations have also involved technicians who trained with international figures tied to Academy Awards nominees and recipients.
The department forges co-production agreements with film bodies in France, South Korea, China, Japan, India, and Australia, and maintains festival relations with Cannes Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival, and the regional Asia Pacific Screen Awards. It supports delegation visits to events such as Sundance Film Festival and participates in market platforms like the European Film Market and Asian Film Market. Bilateral cultural accords have been signed with ministries in France and South Korea and institutions such as the British Council.
The department administers national accolades connected to the Vietnam Film Festival and liaises with juries at international competitions including Cannes and Berlin. It manages state-funded prize programs and restoration awards in conjunction with the Vietnam Film Archive and partners with international awards institutions like the Asia Pacific Screen Awards and the Hong Kong Film Critics Society. Recognition of Vietnamese films at festivals such as Cannes Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and Busan International Film Festival is coordinated through the department's international relations office.
Category:Cinema of Vietnam