The roundtable was organised within the framework of “Viet Nam Film Week – The Journey of Light”, co-organised by the Viet Nam Film Development Promotion Association (VFDA) and AVSE Global, under the patronage of the Embassy of Viet Nam in France.
The discussion aimed to link culture with the development of the film industry through training and cooperation programmes, helping Vietnamese cinema develop sustainably while becoming richer in artistic content.
In addition, the event played a role in expanding international connections by serving as a bridge between prestigious organisations such as CNC (France), La Fémis Film School, the French Institute (IF Paris), and regional initiatives such as DANAFF Talents, thereby contributing to the building of a support network for young Vietnamese, European and Asian film talents. The roundtable also affirmed Viet Nam’s position as a young, dynamic and high-potential cinema, ready to contribute its own voice to the global cinematic landscape.
The event saw the participation and sharing of young directors, producers, representatives of film training institutions, and numerous Viet Nam–France experts.
According to Dr Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Viet Nam Film Development Promotion Association: “This is a time when Vietnamese cinema is developing extremely impressively. The market share of Vietnamese films saw strong growth in 2024, reaching nearly 50% compared to 30% before the Covid-19 pandemic; in 2025, the market share of Vietnamese films is expected to rise to 65–70%. Many independent and art-house films have achieved success at international film festivals. A new generation of filmmakers is emerging with enthusiasm and strong confidence on the creative path.”
However, Dr Ngo Phuong Lan also noted that, in order to go further and bring Vietnamese works closer to international audiences, the young generation of filmmakers still needs more opportunities in training, project development and professional support—especially in key stages such as post-production, production techniques, and participation in international platforms.
Producer Christophe Bruncher (founder of the Ties That Bind programme and visiting lecturer at La Fémis, who shared the Asia–Europe talent connection and training model) delved into the conditions required for a project to enter international cooperation.
Concluding the roundtable, Christophe Bruncher once again affirmed that the present time represents a golden opportunity for two-way connections: “Vietnamese cinema is developing strongly: box office revenues are growing, and it is truly encouraging to see more and more people going to the cinema. This is a good time to cooperate with Viet Nam, a country witnessing a cinematic boom, with many new production companies growing rapidly—something that did not happen 10 years ago.”
With strong interest from audiences and the filmmaking community in France, the event is expected to become a stepping stone for long-term cooperation, contributing to bringing Vietnamese cinema to the world through high-quality, diverse and distinctive works.
