Discussion Forum: Filmmaking in the Vietnamese Diaspora

Team Vietlish: Joseph Hieu Dinh and Maria Tran presents a night of film screening celebrating the emerging Vietnamese film industry both local and internationally.

Organised by Powerhouse Youth Theatre with the support of Fairfield City Council, Information and Cultural Exchange, Vietlish and Craig Anderson, this is a free event, opening for all members of community, especially those interested in the film industry.

The night begins with the screening of digital storytelling projects made from recent community project, Vietnamese Stories & Vietnamese Storycubes. These are short video clips made by a number of Vietnamese youths living in Western Sydney, focusing on culture and identity.

This will be followed by a discussion forum led by Vietlish regarding the current trends of the Vietnamese diaspora film industry, particularly focusing on recent films, The Rebel (Charlie Nguyen), Passport to Love (Victor Vu) and Footy Legends (Khoa Do).

Special feature for the night is the screening of Journey from the Fall (Vuot Song). This film was directed by Academy Award winning nominee Ham Tran (‘The Anniversary’) and acknowledged with more than 14 awards. Inspired by actual events, this Vietnamese (with English subtitles) film follows one family’s post-Vietnam war struggle for freedom. Stars Long Nguyen, Diem Lien and renowned international actress Kieu Chinh (‘Joy Luck Club’).

Bookings essential.

Time: 7pm
Date: Saturday 31 October 2009
Location: Fairfield School of Arts, 19 Harris Street, Fairfield NSW 2165
Cost: FREE

To RSVP please contact Joseph Dinh on 0411637514 or email info@vietlishentertainment.com

[Article posted 26 October 2009]