Youth Cinema Festival kicks off in HCM City

VietnamNews - Oct 1, 2026

The Youth Cinema Festival 2026 (Youth CineFest 2026) kicked off in HCM City on Tuesday, featuring a series of film screenings, the project market, and exchanges with filmmakers.

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