After a week of activities, the 4th Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) attracted widespread attention from more than 40 international media outlets from South Korea, the United States, Bangladesh, Italy, Türkiye and France.
Beyond reflecting the appeal of a regional-scale film festival, DANAFF IV’s presence across numerous prestigious media platforms also demonstrates the festival’s growing position on the map of Asian cinema.
DANAFF IV Featured by Leading International Media
Leading the international coverage was Variety, Hollywood’s premier entertainment and film industry magazine, which published several articles on DANAFF IV, including an exclusive feature on the DANAFF Industry Days programme.
In South Korea, major daily newspapers Chosun Ilbo and Hankook Ilbo closely followed the festival’s activities. They were joined by numerous media outlets and entertainment news platforms, including SBS News, Newsen, Sports Donga, Star News, and many others.
In South Asia, Bangladesh’s leading English-language newspapers The Daily Star and Dhaka Tribune, together with several other national media outlets, also reported extensively on the highlights of DANAFF IV.
The festival also received coverage from the film publication Asian Movie Pulse, Italy’s ANSA news agency, Turkish film media outlets, and the communication channel of Produire au Sud, part of the Festival des 3 Continents.
Affirming Its Position as a New Asian Cinema Hub
From the participation of renowned film stars and the presentation of prestigious awards to discussions on film markets, international co-productions and talent development, DANAFF IV was covered by international media from a wide range of perspectives.
The strong interest shown by international media not only reflects the festival’s communication impact but also demonstrates that DANAFF is steadily establishing itself as a new meeting point for Asian cinema, bringing together filmmakers, industry experts and businesses from across the film sector.
At the same time, through the festival’s growing international reach, Da Nang continues to be promoted as a dynamic, creative city with strong potential for the development of cultural industries, further enhancing its position on the map of international cultural and cinematic events.
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