Listen sincerely, speak honestly, work conscientiously.
PEWhere no one faces the sea alone
After the storm, three men returned from the sea. When the waves rose, they went out to save one another, and were then swept adrift together. On the island, the story unfolded through days of waiting, the glow of lights in the night, and a shared conviction that no one here should ever have to face the sea alone.
A Tày Woman Telling Her Village’s Story
Far from the familiar measures of city life, in a village cradled by mountains and forests, by what name do people call joy?
Teams 116: The Promise to Stay
They arrive without sirens, and often remain long after others have left. Through rough waters, silent livestreams, and endless hours of searching, Team 116 carries one simple promise: when tragedy strikes, someone will go looking.
PEACE, COME HOME
In Vietnam, there are still many bears illegally kept in secret cellars to extract bile or body parts. The Four Paw bear rescue organization is working every day to find ways to rescue and bring freedom to these bears. What will they face?
Embrace the Forest
The film tells about the connections between the people living in the buffer zone of the national forest and the forest they protect. From memory, reality and the future, viewers can see the close but invisible relationship between humans and nature.
Seeds of change on the islet
The “Strengthening disaster risk management and climate change adaptation capacity in the Mekong region” project (SCR) is implemented from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, in An Thanh Dong Commune, Cu Lao Dung District; Phong Nam Commune, Ke Sach District; and Song Phung Commune, Long Phu District, Soc Trang Province.
Where is the Shepherd Boy?
Ninh Thuan is a drought land with the dry season lasts up to 10 months, this land is said to be the harshest land in Vietnam. “Where is the Shepherd Boy” is the filmmaker’s journey in search of the shepherd boy in order to understand the unprecedented lives of the locals when facing climate change. Project funded by CCCL film festival.
The Path we chose
And now, our third installment has arrived, sparked by that same curiosity. What does a sweet soup vendor on the corner of Yen Phu Street think about the road she travels to work each day, and about the road of her own life?
First, Heal. Then, Dream.
For youth marked by trauma, a career is built on a foundation of healing. This film follows Ms. Lan at Blue Dragon, where career guidance is an act of patient listening and profound respect. Through the story of a boy named Xoai, we see how finding oneself is the first step to finding one’s future. A simple story of faith, resilience, and the quiet guides who light the way.
Footsteps through mud
While saying goodbye to the people of Lang Nu, there were still the bodies of deceased still unfound beneath the mud. Returning to their unit, the heart and soul of soldiers of Regiment 98 remain inconsolable. In December 2024, we met with the soldiers in Phu Tho and listen to their unforgettable memories. Video made for Wechoice Awards 2024
What do we think about when we think about old age?
One morning, I received a rather peculiar email with the content: “Hello, I’m a retired physics teacher of twenty years, and I’d like to meet with you to discuss making a scientific documentary.” I was quite surprised. After nearly half a year, I managed to contact him and went to meet him to listen to him share his passion for writing books. He also took me to meet his peers, elderly gentlemen who are still diligently creating. It made me realize that life is truly interesting.
Think about the playground
Where can we find playgrounds for children in Hanoi? What do we think of when we think of making a playground? From these questions, I wandered around the city with my daughter to learn about the concept of playgrounds, and at the same time, it was a way for my father and I to find ways to connect more with each other. The project is a collaboration with the Goethe Institute and the Think Play Ground organization.
Suspended Pho and Bun
A modest yet heart-warming kind of philanthropy called “Suspended” is getting practiced more in Vietnam, bringing free meals to the poor. As for the “Suspended owners”, what do they get from this? Video for Wechoice Awards 2024
WHAT TO SAY WHEN TALKING ABOUT THE VOID
What to say when talking about the void? The void is where everything comes from, but it cannot be seen, cannot be thought of. Ultimately, inside each person is a void, from which all thoughts arise.
THE DREAM OF GOING TO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN FROM WORKING FAMILIES
Workers leave their hometowns for big cities in search of a living opportunity, bringing their entire families with them. And their children carry the dream of how to continue pursuing school. What future awaits them in a big city in Vietnam?
Mommy’s away
What is it like for a baby monkey to lose its mother? Lets join us on the journey of a monkey family to find their mom after the hunting trip from the locals. In collaboration with Save Vietnam Wildlife.
The Nomads reel
We are enthusiasts of documentary filmmaking. We greatly concern about topics on social issues, natural conservation, human rights and indigenous cultural development. We yearn for a world that is fair and sustainable. A place where nature is protected. Where human rights are respected, women and children are safe and treated with equality. A place where legal system is transparent and accountable.
A HAPPY VILLAGE
How to relocate an indigenous village to a new land while still preserving their traditional cultural beauty? That is a challenge the “Sống” Foundation has been facing in their “Happy Village” project.
SAFE HOUSE PROJECT
The poor are the most vulnerable group when faced with natural disasters because they lack the resources to recover on their own. Witnessing people’s losses, the Safe House Project worked together to find solutions to help people adapt to annual floods and have a more sustainable life.
Human Act Prize
In the hustle and bustle of today’s life, around us there are still people who are quietly dedicating their energies to helping the weak. They promote a fair, safe and peaceful society for everyone around them.
A BOX OF SUN
A group of young people brought mobile cinemas to poor children in mountainous areas of Vietnam. This project is part of the Wechoice Award program.
THE DOCTOR IS ON A DESERTED ISLAND
The story tells the story of a doctor who spent his life on a desert island and treated the local people. The project is coordinated with the Wechoice award.
BESIDE YOU
This is a story about caring for and educating an autistic son to integrate into the life of elderly fathers. This project is part of the Wechoice Award program.
OUR FOREVER HOME FOR BILE BEARS
Concluding Rebeccalouisefitness’ world tour, we arrive at the final destination: our remarkable BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh! This sanctuary serves as a forever home for former bile bears, who endured a life of confinement and abuse on so called “bear farms”. These bears were deprived of the chance to learn essential survival skills in the wild. However, at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh in Vietnam, they now have the opportunity to embrace their natural behaviors and live a fulfilling life for eternity.
THE OLD MAN RAISES WILD BIRDS IN THE CITY
In a big and busy city, who will take their time to care for wild birds?
THE ARMY OF THE LOTTERY TICKET VENDORS
Where will the old people who sell lottery tickets to earn a living in big cities go? What are the problems facing Vietnam’s welfare system for the elders? Explore this story with us and joint project with kenh14.vn E-magazine.
ARE YOU HAPPY AT THE NURSING HOME?
If one day you grow old and your children take you to a nursing home, will you feel lonely? Let’s listen to the stories of the elderly here to understand their feelings when old age comes.
THE CLOWNS FADED
These three circus performers represent the golden age of circus art that has faded away. What will they do to continue to maintain their passion in the face of the diverse development of the entertainment industry today? The project cooperates with the Southern Vietnam Circus Federation