Irani director Majid-Reza Mostafavi receives the Best Director of feature-length flim. (Photo: HANIF)

Themed “Cinema: Soaring-Creativity”, the film festival celebrated cinematographic works of high artistic value, rich in humanity, and having outstanding and unique creative imprints. It honored new cinema talents, introduced outstanding works of countries, and forged connection for mutual development.

The Organizing Board presented 10 awards to outstanding films, actors, actresses, and directors. The Best Feature Film Award was given to "Hard Shell" of Iran and its Director Majid-Reza Mostafavi won Best Feature Film Director Award.

Majid-Reza Mostafavi said, “It’s my great honor to receive the award. This is the second award I have received at the Film Festival, a program of very high professional quality. My thanks go to the Jury and the Organizing Board of the Film Festival.”

Actress Ngoc Xuan wins Promising Young Actor Award. (Photo: HANIF)

The Best Short Film Award was given to "A Bird Flew" of Colombia. The Promising Young Actor Award (18 to 35 years old) was given to actress Ngoc Xuan for her role in the Vietnamese film "Once Upon a Love Story".

The Best Short Film Award is given to "A Bird Flew" of Colombia. (Photo: HANIF)

Actress, director, and producer Mai Thu Huyen said, “The International Film Festival creates a lot of values. It’s not simply an opportunity for us to learn, compete, or exchange, but also an opportunity to promote Vietnam and its cinema to foreign friends. When international filmmakers come to Vietnam, they understand more about Vietnam’s land, culture, and people and we are hopeful to have collaborative films in the future.”

The Film Festival also included specialized activities such as workshops, exhibitions, and film projects between Vietnamese and foreign partners.