Da Nang says its fifth international film festival, DANAFF V, will run from June 27 to July 3, 2027, with some activities starting June 24, according to Da Nang Today, which reported on October 12, 2026.
A city delegation led by People's Committee Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Anh Thi presented the festival at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, during the Asian Contents & Film Market. The Vietnam Film Development Association organized two events on October 11: a discussion titled "Film Festival: A Bridge between Vietnamese Cinema and the World" and a Vietnam Night. The report says the city and the association signed a cooperation agreement to advance Da Nang's film industry.
What the city pitched:
- DANAFF Industry Days, a platform meant to link Vietnamese film with international markets for co-production and distribution.
- A film project market, a screenwriting workshop, masterclasses and training for young talent.
- An APEC Cinema Spotlight and an APEC Cinema Forum, tied to Vietnam hosting APEC in 2027.
- Promotion of Da Nang as a filming location, including a "Production Attraction Index" the city describes as a tool for judging what it can offer film crews.
Why it matters: This is a pitch to the industry, not a festival program. The report does not list films, venues, ticketing or a budget, and it does not publish the terms of the cooperation agreement. For residents, the dates are the confirmed part; the rest is the city's stated intent.
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