CJ 2025 Short Film Project Continues to Nurture Vietnamese Cinema

Chú thích ảnh

With the theme "Expand the frame, reach out brilliantly", the CJ 2025 Short Film Project continues to nurture Vietnamese cinema.

The 6th season of CJ Short Film Project continues to expand its support for short film directors with the appearance of a companion mentor, affirming the serious and persistent investment in nurturing young talent for the Vietnamese film industry.

A very special new feature of this year's program is the appearance for the first time of an Alumni Mentor, director Pham Ngoc Lan, who will play the role of giving advice, guidance and support to the Top 5 contestants during the stage of submitting their short films to prestigious international film festivals.

Pham Ngoc Lan is one of the outstanding directors from season 1 of the CJ Short Film Project in 2018, who made a big splash with the award for best debut feature film at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival with the work "Cu li khong bao nhat cry".

Chú thích ảnh — Chairman of Vietnam Cinema Association, Associate Professor, Dr. Do Lenh Hung Tu spoke at the announcement ceremony of CJ 2025 Short Film Project.

According to the organizers, the Vietnamese film industry still needs more playgrounds and programs to nurture and support the young generation of directors. The CJ Short Film Project is a valuable opportunity, providing not only funding but also training, mentoring and connecting with leading experts. This is a solid stepping stone to help young filmmakers confidently express their identity and make their mark on the international stage.

Chairman of the Vietnam Cinema Association, Associate Professor Dr. Do Lenh Hung Tu said: "Looking back at the journey we have gone through, the contestants from season 1 such as director Pham Thien An with the Golden Palm for his debut film at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, director Pham Ngoc Lan with the award at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival or director Duong Dieu Linh with the award at the 2024 Venice Film Festival have proven that Vietnamese cinema can absolutely make its mark on the world cinema map. This year, I hope that the project will continue to give wings to new stories and new perspectives."

With the guidance and assistance of prestigious film directors and producers, and the support of CGV and the CJ Cultural Foundation, Associate Professor Dr. Do Lenh Hung Tu also hopes that young Vietnamese filmmakers will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity to tell their own unique stories.

Following season 5, contestants will be supported in terms of equipment and post-production by sponsors HK Film and Pixelsgarden, as well as participating in an intensive training course by the Korean Film Academy KAFA on production organization, directing, editing skills, etc. The accompaniment of the Evaluation Council including director Phan Dang Di, director Charlie Nguyen, producer Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, director Trinh Dinh Le Minh and director Tran Thanh Huy promises to bring valuable professional support to young filmmakers.

CJ 2025 Short Film Project, organized annually by CJ Cultural Foundation and CJ CGV Vietnam. The program is continuing to accept applications until July 20, 2025. Participants are Vietnamese citizens from 18 to 40 years old, especially young people who are passionate about filmmaking and are looking for opportunities to turn their script ideas into complete films. After the selection round, the 10 best candidates will enter the presentation round, scheduled to take place on August 6, 2025.

According to VNA

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