Open the way for independent films

(HNM) - In addition to achievements and milestones in international events, the independent film line is creating a new wind for the life of the cinema of the country. Dabbling with the job, trying not to stop to assert themselves, those who choose independent film paths need more welcome from the profession and the audience to take off.
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Director Luong Dinh Dung (second left) directed the film.


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If the American people regarded independent films are works not by the "big" Hollywood production, in Vietnam, independent films are understood as films not produced by investment of the State or private studio. The director spends his own money or asks for funding from film funds. It is a film that the director is free to express ideas, explore, create without being dominated by anything.

Speaking to the independent film line in Vietnam, Phan Dang Di has to mention "Bi, do not be afraid!" (Winner of the outstanding Asian Project at the 2007 Pusan ​​International Film Festival), Nguyen Hoang Diep with " in mid-air "(Best Film at Venice International Film Festival - 2014 Venice Film Festival), Luong Dinh Dung with" The Piggy Pig "won the Best Asian Film - 2018 Iranian International Film Festival. There are also a number of films by overseas Vietnamese such as Tony Bui with "Three Seasons", Nguyen Vo Nghiem Minh with "Buffalo Season" ... And, from the beginning of June, Vietnamese audiences are eager Follow the film "Close eyes to see the summer" by young director Cao Thuy Nhi.

In fact, the independent film community of Vietnam is quite large, including many young people. This can be seen in the YxineFF annual "banquet" short films or training sessions at the TPD Movie Support and Development Center. However, their ability to breakthrough is not much.

The hardest thing that independent filmmakers face in terms of production costs. Often writers write a good film project, persuade a sponsor or investment fund, then invite actors, auditioners, filmmakers ... The equipment, props, costumes must If you want to hire professional equipment, you have to pay big money. The difficulty is that the majority of independent films are released short films, which short films are difficult to notice and make a mark compared to normal film. Directed by Phan Dang Di and Nguyen Hoang Diep, thanks to access to world cinema funds, director Luong Dinh Dung spent more than 10 years playing a big game with "Cha children ".

The next difficulty for independent filmmakers is how to find the release. Films are usually produced at low cost, so there is no "star". In addition, the content of the film often goes deep reflect the human condition, less humorous factors, entertainment should not have much attraction with the release unit. Director Luong Dinh Dung said that his film must "go round the clock", through many international film festivals, have a little reputation, awards and then dare to release in Vietnam. And "Close your eyes to the summer" lucky to receive the "nod" of the release side easily because the film is light, romantic, appropriate audience audience.

Knowing "burning", the lights are still lit.

In fact, the name of the movie line is "independent", showing the path of those involved, that they must move on their own. Difficult, difficult but director Luong Dinh Dung asserted "the burning lights are still bright." The director said: "In our country, independent filmmakers have many" land ". Just a few hundred thousand, several million or several hundred million is able to make movies, as long as smartly managed. In large markets like the US, low cost is very difficult. "

Taking the example from himself, director Luong Dinh Dung said he started from the film "Dong" with 160,000 in hand, doing all the sewing. Then the film was produced with the cost of 17 million, won "excellent" award at the Tokyo Film Festival with a reward of 100 million. Gradually, director Luong Dinh Dung made larger projects and raised the dream of making feature films.

Director Nguyen Hoang Diep said that to save money, independent filmmakers should take advantage of the help of friends, relatives and hard choices, training actors ... Director Dao Thanh Hung, after a Documentary filmmaking time is beginning to make feature films. Directed, less context scenes, narrow space will cost more. However, this means having to invest heavily in actors.

Going out for independent films, filmmakers argue that "going the loop" through international film festivals is an opportunity to prove the quality of the film. Once the film has been recorded, echoes the release units will agree to disseminate in their movie theaters.

Looking at Vietnamese cinema in recent years, it can be seen that the "state film" is almost absent. Private films, commercial films are dominating the domestic market. The independent film is representing the "voice" of international cinema internationally through the tireless efforts of filmmakers. Countries such as the United States, France, South Korea, the Philippines ... have independent filmmakers, independent cinemas and independent film festivals held annually to promote this film. In Vietnam, perhaps we should think of setting up film support funds for independent films to add more artists with the opportunity to develop their talents. In the immediate future, as suggested by director Luong Dinh Dung, can arrange the small screen for the independent film has been censored content.

As well, the independent film line of Vietnam will surely advance.

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