artLIVE – The 6th Season of the CJ Short Film Project will officially present free screenings of 10 outstanding works from Vietnam and Korea in Ho Chi Minh City. This is an unmissable opportunity to enjoy multifaceted films and interact directly with talented young directors.
After a journey of nearly eight months of incubation and development, the 6th Season of the CJ Short Film Project will officially reach its finale on December 18, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City. Launched in April 2025, the program selected five of the most potential directors to receive a production funding package of up to 1.5 billion VND.
The upcoming closing ceremony serves as not only a significant milestone for these five excellent works to officially debut to the public after their transition from script to screen, but also offers a chance to enjoy unique, culturally rich films from Korean cinema.
Diverse impressions from five Vietnamese cinematic personalities
The focal point of the event is the premiere of five Vietnamese short films featuring diverse storytelling styles, revolving around reflections on family, identity and modern pressures. The audience will be immersed in the poetic atmosphere of Deep Blue Days (Những Ngày Xanh Thẳm) by Vu Trung Duc, which uses the backdrop of the Northern countryside to tell a story about memories and the fear of growing up.
Contrasting with that tranquility is the psychological tension in Clatter (Lạch Cạch) by Le Hoang – a work exploring existential crises through haunting sounds. While Made in Vietnam by Nguyen Duy Anh poses poignant questions about human connection in the digital age, Utopia by Cam Duc Hiep brings thoughtful laughter through the ironic encounter between indigenous culture and industrial elements in Moc Chau.
The final piece of the puzzle is Dream is a Snail (Giấc Mơ Là Ốc Sên) by Nguyen Thien An, a satirical film about the era of “superficial appearances”, featuring visuals meticulously crafted by renowned D.O.P (Director of Photography) Chananun Chotrungroj.
Exchange with Korean cinema
Alongside the host representatives, the event expands its cultural horizons by screening five Korean short films from the Story Up 2024 program, including: Reservoir (Kim Deok Geun), Suddenly (Kim Hae Jin), Dream of a Wanderer (Kim Hyo Jun), Lily (Park Min Hae) and Hiking Up the Mountain (Lee Ru Ri).
These works delicately explore nuances of coming of age, loneliness and historical memories. Notably, the audience will have the opportunity to interact directly with the Korean directors to hear about their creative journeys.
The closing ceremony will take place on December 18, 2025 at CGV Vivo City (District 7, Ho Chi Minh City) with free admission. Interested audiences can register for tickets directly on the official fanpage of the CJ Short Film Project.
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