INTRODUCE

Ho Chi Minh City is on its way to becoming the first UNESCO-recognized City of Cinema in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. It is expected that by 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will be officially honored by UNESCO in the Global Creative Cities Network (UNESCO Creative Cities Network – UCCN).

With a long history of development in the field of cinema, Ho Chi Minh City is the cradle of Vietnamese cinema, the birthplace of many cinematic works of high artistic and humanistic value, and is also a center for training high-quality human resources for the film industry.

INTRODUCE

Ho Chi Minh City is on its way to becoming the first UNESCO-recognized City of Cinema in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. It is expected that by 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will be officially honored by UNESCO in the Global Creative Cities Network (UNESCO Creative Cities Network – UCCN).

With a long history of development in the field of cinema, Ho Chi Minh City is the cradle of Vietnamese cinema, the birthplace of many cinematic works of high artistic and humanistic value, and is also a center for training high-quality human resources for the film industry.

INTRODUCE

Ho Chi Minh City is on its way to becoming the first UNESCO-recognized City of Cinema in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. It is expected that by 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will be officially honored by UNESCO in the Global Creative Cities Network (UNESCO Creative Cities Network – UCCN).

With a long history of development in the field of cinema, Ho Chi Minh City is the cradle of Vietnamese cinema, the birthplace of many cinematic works of high artistic and humanistic value, and is also a center for training high-quality human resources for the film industry.

FILM DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS

Local Initiative
CINEMA IN SCHOOL
• Raising awareness, taste and artistic aesthetic ability for the young generation
• Discover, train and nurture young talent in the film industry
• Building the next generation (artists and audiences)

PROJECT "COLORS OF LIFE THROUGH CINEMA"
• Conveying a multi-dimensional story about the life, people and rich culture of Ho Chi Minh City
• Create equal access to the arts for all segments of the population, especially minorities
• Connecting communities through cinematic art

BUILDING CREATIVE CINEMA SPACES
• Building a Cinema Theme Park at Saigon Riverside Park, creating a space for connection and creativity
• Renovating and developing the creative space for literature and art at 25 Le Quy Don, District 3 (2,800 m²)

International Connectivity Initiative ASIAN CITIES NETWORK FORUM

ASIAN CITIES NETWORK FORUM
• Create a playground for professional exchange and interaction between Vietnamese filmmakers, screenwriters, producers and film experts with the region and Asia
• Organized in many rich and diverse forms

ORGANIZATION OF THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
• Aiming to organize according to international and professional standards; Honoring films with unique, creative and humane values
• Seeking investment for young talent projects
• Diversify forms of activities: Screening new films; organizing Project Markets and Vietnam Script Incubators; Festivals and Awards, etc.

FORMATION OF CINEMA DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT CENTER
• Connect with consulting and administrative support contacts for filmmakers coming to Ho Chi Minh City
• Build cinema data (analyze consumer tastes, trends and needs) to support the industry.

THE FIRST MOVIE PARK IN VIETNAM

Cinema park project in Thu Duc City
Project Introduction
Vietnam's first film park is expected to be built in Thu Duc City, concretizing Ho Chi Minh City's commitment to joining UNESCO's global network of creative cities in the field of cinema.

This project is not only an attractive destination for tourists but also a creative space for the community, bringing many economic and cultural values ​​to the city.

Main functional areas

  • Old Saigon Film Studio
  • Cinema Museum
  • Filmmaking Experience Area
  • Festival - Event Area
  • Central Wharf, Anchorage Area, Yacht Club
  • Support Services

Benefits

Becoming an attractive cultural tourism destination of Ho Chi Minh City
Creative space and cultural exchange for the community
Promoting the development of the film industry
Contributing to the development of the city's night-time economy and tourism

Fundamental factors for cinema development in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City Cinema now has an initial development foundation from facilities, creative spaces as places for professional art practice, cultural spaces serving the needs of the community in residential areas, district cultural centers, cultural and labor houses... In addition, there are also Startup Centers such as SIHUB, SHTP, ITP, which also participate in supporting innovation and developing film projects. This is an important foundation to help Ho Chi Minh City determined to participate in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, specifically in the field of cinema.

10

Theater system

52

Cinema complex

295

Projector room

22

District Cultural Center

184

Creative space

18

Labor Culture House

Chiến lược phát triển ngành văn hóa TPHCM giai đoạn 2020 – 2035”: Xây dựng Công nghiệp văn hóa, công nghiệp sáng tạo (CCIs) trở thành một bộ phận quan trọng trong chiến lược phát triển của HCMC.
Tập trung xây dựng không gian văn hóa Hồ Chí Minh, đời sống văn hóa cơ sở; phát triển hệ thống thiết chế văn hóa; phát triển các lĩnh vực, trong đó có Điện ảnh…Năm 2024, có số lượng lớn các doanh nghiệp hoạt động sản xuất, kinh doanh thuộc lĩnh vực văn hóa, chiếm khoảng 12,6% doanh nghiệp của toàn thành phố, tổng vốn điều lệ của doanh nghiệp là 20 tỷ USD và thu hút 105.000 lao động, đóng góp 4,3 tỷ USD, chiếm 6,2% GRDP của Thành phố.

935

Film industry facility 

29861

Enterprises operating in the cultural field

9294

Film Industry Jobs and Revenues $500 Million (2024)

100

Film producer active regularly

Creative City

Films service

UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Creative space

Heritage, tourism and films

Linked pages

Sự kiện và Lễ hội

Annual International Film Festival

Ho Chi Minh City will organize an annual International Film Festival according to international standards of professional organization, to honor films with unique, creative and humane values, and at the same time seek investment for young talent projects.

New movie screening

Screening the latest films from Vietnam and internationally

Project support and script incubation

Support and develop young talent in the film industry

Award Ceremony

Recognizing and honoring outstanding achievements in the field of cinema

Circus Rap and Multi-Purpose Performance Phu Tho

The largest circus in Southeast Asia with a value of more than 1,500 billion VND. There will be programs here.
Elaborate performances, aimed at audiences of different financial levels.

Creative space for literature and art

The project at 25 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, District 3 with an area of ​​2,800 m² is being renovated and developed into
creative and learning space for arts, performing arts and events.

Symphony Orchestra and Ballet

Hosts high-level academic performances, offering a diverse and intimate artistic experience. It also hosts special film screenings with immersive sound.