Hanoi, Oct. 27 -- The 8th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VIII) will run from November 28 to December 2 under the theme "Cinema - Connection - Development", aiming to drive cultural exchange, showcase films and widen cooperation among film makers.

A new industry marketplace

The festival's centerpiece is the Vietnam Film & Television Market (VFM), which is to make professional networking and deal making a core part of the event.

VFM is slated for November 28-30 to connect producers, distributors, investors, content companies and international partners. The meetings are meant to generate copyright sales, co-production, distribution and multi-platform content deals, giving firms a way to find partners, gauge demand and push Viet...