The 4th Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) is attracting significant attention from the media and film enthusiasts as it gathers many prominent directors, producers, and actors from various countries. From legends of world cinema to stars with massive fanbases in Asia, their presence contributes to affirming the growing position of DANAFF on the regional cinematic map.
With the theme “Bridging Asia to the World”, DANAFF IV has become a playground for cinematic works and a connecting space between filmmakers, artists, experts, and the public, opening up numerous opportunities for exchange, cooperation, and development for the film industry.
Big Names Present at DANAFF IV
One of the outstanding highlights of DANAFF IV is the participation of many influential figures in world cinema.
Notably, Kim Dong Ho, the founder of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) — who is considered an icon of Korean and Asian cinema. Under his leadership, BIFF became one of the most prestigious film festivals in the region, contributing to discovering and supporting many young cinematic talents.
Serving as the Jury Chair for the Asian Film Competition category, director Johnnie To brings to DANAFF IV the wealth of experience of one of the most prominent filmmakers in Hong Kong cinema. With his signature storytelling style and numerous works previously selected at international film festivals, his presence contributes to enhancing the professional prestige of the festival.
Many international film crews coming from various different countries
Jane Seymour — the Emmy Award-winning actress with more than half a century of artistic activity — is attending the festival and directly leading the Acting Masterclass, providing a valuable learning opportunity for young actors and film lovers.
Bill Mechanic, former Chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox and the producer behind many famous films such as Titanic, Hacksaw Ridge, or Fight Club, takes charge of the Producer Masterclass. At the same time, he was also awarded the Film Achievement Award by DANAFF IV, recognizing his outstanding contributions to world cinematic art and industry.
The presence of these big names shows that DANAFF attracts famous artists and builds up a strong appeal to leading experts in the international cinematic field.
International directors, producers, and actors attending DANAFF IV
When Screen Stars Create an Attraction for DANAFF IV
The atmosphere of DANAFF IV becomes even more exciting with the appearance of many actors beloved by audiences across Asia.
Ji Chang Wook walking down the red carpet
Prominent among them is Ji Chang Wook, one of the Hallyu stars with a broad influence through a series of works such as Healer, The K2, Suspicious Partner, or The Worst of Evil. The actor’s presence at DANAFF IV has drawn special attention from fans and regional media.
South Korean actor Jung Il Woo
Alongside him is Jung Il Woo, a familiar face to audiences through the movies High Kick!, 49 Days, The Moon Embracing the Sun, and recently the Vietnam-Korea collaboration film Mang mẹ đi bỏ (Take Care of Mom).
South Korean cinema is also represented by the talented actor Park Sung Woong and young actress Han Dong Hee, faces who are leaving their marks across many outstanding television and film works.
Coming from Turkey, Tuba Büyüküstün — an actress previously nominated for the International Emmy Awards — is also one of the notable international guests of DANAFF IV. She is known through many famous movies released on international platforms and possesses a large fanbase in many countries.
The presence of international artists brings media attraction and creates opportunities for Vietnamese audiences to directly interact, meet, and listen to shared stories about the creative journey, profession, as well as filmmaking experiences in a global cinematic environment.
DANAFF IV – A Bridge for Cinematic and Cultural Exchange
The appeal of international stars is displayed on the red carpet and spreads through a series of professional and exchange activities throughout the film festival.
From film screenings that include Q&A sessions with directors, actors, and producers, to in-depth masterclasses, international workshops, and the Korean Film Night program, DANAFF IV opens up a connecting space among artists, filmmakers, businesses, and the audience.
Through these activities, the film festival step by step materializes its goal of becoming a bridge between Vietnamese cinema and the region as well as the world, while contributing to promoting the development of the creative industry in Vietnam.
When the Memorable Moments of DANAFF IV Take Place at Ariyana Danang
In the journey of DANAFF IV, the most anticipated moments such as the Opening Ceremony, Closing & Awards Ceremony, along with the appearance of artists on the red carpet all take place at the Ariyana Convention Centre Danang.
As one of the large-scale event centers in Vietnam, Ariyana possesses a modern space, a synchronized infrastructure system, along with experience accompanying many international conferences, cultural events, and forums. Continuing to be selected as the venue for the two most important events of DANAFF IV contributes to creating a professional experience for delegates and guests, while affirming the capability to organize events of regional and international stature.
From the very first steps on the red carpet to the moment the awards are announced, Ariyana becomes the place that stores the memorable marks of DANAFF IV — a film festival that is increasingly affirming its role as a rendezvous for Asian cinema and a bridge bringing creative values to the world.
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