Five public screening venues will be set up in Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem, Dong Anh, Son Tay and Cau Giay, combining film screenings with art performances and audience exchanges. The initiative aims to broaden access for local residents.

Two professional discussions will take place at the Vietnam Exposition Centre. On November 29, a “Japanese Cinema Spotlight” will focus on animation, storytelling approaches and humanitarian themes. On November 30, a seminar titled “Vietnamese Cinema – Promotion and International Connectivity” will examine promotion strategies, international experience and the role of state agencies in bringing Vietnamese films to global audiences.

A film market will run from November 23 to December 4, offering a platform to showcase, trade and connect cinema, cultural and tourism products, filming locations, posters, trailers and derivative items from both domestic and international film institutions and distributors. This market is intended to link creative content with tourism and commercial opportunities.

The festival is jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Hanoi People’s Committee. According to the organisers, HANIFF VIII is expected to expand opportunities for the Vietnamese film industry to engage with international counterparts, strengthening both cultural tourism and industry connections.