Vietnamese film competing for Uncaged Award at New York Asian Film Festival
VOV.VN -“Skin of Youth” (Ồn ào tuổi trẻ), directed by Vietnamese-American filmmaker Ash Mayfair, is among eight films competing for the Uncaged Award at the ongoing 24th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF).
The film, which began production in 2023, marks a rare four-way international collaboration between An Nam Productions (Vietnam), Akanga Film Asia (Singapore), Bitters End (Japan), and Mayfair Pictures (United States).
Set in Ho Chi Minh City, the story follows a group of young people navigating personal challenges in pursuit of their dreams.
Actor Vo Dien Gia Huy plays the lead role of Nam. He flew to New York on July 22 to attend the festival and take part in press and audience exchanges aimed at introducing the film to North American audiences.
The 24th NYAFF opened on July 11 and runs through July 27. This year’s theme, “Cinema as Disruption,” highlights bold, boundary-pushing narratives.
The festival is showcasing over 100 films, including more than 75 premieres, making it the largest edition to date. Films are competing across various categories, including short films, feature films, and the Uncaged Award. Winners will be announced at the closing night on July 27.
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