Established in 2003 by the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association (VAALA), Viet Film Fest (VFF) showcases the best creative work by and/or featuring Vietnamese people and culture. Viet Film Fest's award-winning films have been screened in numerous cities and countries. Now running successfully for over two decades, the festival has attracted thousands of national and international attention for its stunning showcase of shorts and features submitted from many corners of the world. Viet Film Fest is the largest Vietnamese film festival in the diaspora.
Through the universal language of film, VFF brings together multiple perspectives to expand the scope and horizons of Vietnamese cinema. As the hub of the Vietnamese movie industry, the festival hosts networking opportunities with prominent directors, media experts, and producers. We are proud to be a central platform for filmmakers of Vietnamese descent to tell their stories the way they want them to be told. Viet Film Fest welcomes your support in our collaborative project to use cinema as a tool for spotlighting our diversity of voices.
As per tradition, VFF's awards include the Grand Jury Trống Đồng Award for Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Actress, Best Actor, the newly-introduced Best Cinematography, and the Spotlight Award. Audience members will also have a chance to vote for the Audience Choice Award for a feature and a short film.
Grand Jury Trống Đồng Award for Best Feature Film
Grand Jury Trống Đồng Award for Best Short Film
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Cinematography (newly added for VFF 2025)
Spotlight Award
Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film
Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film