Permanent Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh received Secretary General of the Asian Cinema Network Alliance Lorna Tee

On the morning of August 21, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh had a meeting and worked with Ms. Lorna Tee, Secretary General of the Asian Film Alliance Network (AFAN).

Also attending the meeting were Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the Department of International Cooperation; Mr. Dang Tran Cuong, Director of the Vietnam Cinema Department.

On the side of the delegation of the General Secretary of the Asian Cinema Network Alliance, there was Mr. Jeremy Segay, Regional Audiovisual Attaché, French Institute, Embassy of France in Vietnam.

Permanent Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh received Secretary General of the Asian Cinema Network Alliance Lorna Tee

Welcoming Ms. Lorna Tee to work at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Permanent Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh highly appreciated the Secretary General's interest in the development of Vietnamese cinema, and emphasized the important role of the Alliance in promoting cooperation, connection and development of the cinema industry in the Asian region.

Permanent Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh affirmed that Vietnam, with its rich potential in culture, people, landscape and creative environment, is becoming a new focal point of regional cinema, attracting the attention of international producers, directors and audiences.

Permanent Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh speaks.

In the context of deep integration, the Deputy Minister also highly appreciated the role of the Asian Cinema Alliance as an important bridge between world cinema and Vietnam, contributing to opening up many opportunities for cooperation, exchange and promotion of the image of the country and people of Vietnam through the art of cinema.

Vietnamese cinema is not only attractive because of its context and potential for cooperation, but also because of its unique identity in storytelling and cinematic language. Vietnamese films are increasingly recognized internationally for their ability to harmoniously combine the depth of traditional culture with a modern perspective, truly reflecting the social life and people of Vietnam, creating emotional cinematic works with an Asian feel but at the same time being close and easy to sympathize with global audiences.

Asian Cinema Network Alliance Secretary General Lorna Tee speaks.

Secretary General of the Asian Cinema Network Alliance Lorna Tee thanked Permanent Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh for taking the time to receive the delegation and shared the honor of being a member of the Jury for two consecutive times at the Da Nang Asian Film Festival.

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Ms. Lorna Tee emphasized that Vietnamese cinema is currently attracting special attention from international friends. Works from Vietnamese cinema are increasingly appearing at prestigious film festivals.

The Secretary General affirmed that AFAN plays a bridging role, helping Vietnamese cinema talents reach out to the world through connecting with training programs, project support funds and international film festivals.

On this occasion, Ms. Lorna Tee proposed that Vietnam consider the possibility of joining the Asian Cinema Network Alliance to enhance cooperation and connection between Asian cinemas, contributing to the development of the regional film industry and promoting the culture and arts of Asian countries to the world.

Delegates gave gifts and took souvenir photos.

Permanent Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh thanked and acknowledged the proposal of the Secretary General and assigned the Vietnam Cinema Department and the International Cooperation Department to exchange specific information with the Asian Cinema Network Alliance on Vietnam's possibility of participation and report to the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Asian Film Alliance Network (AFAN) was established in 2023, and is a non-profit organization that aims to promote cooperation and development of cinema in the Asian region.

AFAN has 8 members, including 7 founding members and Thailand as an additional member in the AFAN roundtable held on the sidelines of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. At this event, Vietnam, Japan and Saudi Arabia attended as observers. AFAN focuses on creating a common platform for filmmakers, producers, distributors and other film professionals to share experiences, resources and cooperation opportunities including activities on organizing film events; Production and distribution support; Training and human resource development; Research and publication.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/thu-truong-thuong-truc-le-hai-binh-tiep-tong-thu-ky-lien-minh-mang-luoi-dien-anh-chau-a-lorna-tee-20250821132607536.htm