3 standout projects were honored with awards that recognize creativity, personal vision, and strong potential for international growth:
1. Mentorship Award – A three-month project development mentorship from mylab was awarded to The Young Theorist's Club
- Director: Đàm Quang Trung
- Producer: Vũ Hoàng Triều | Co-producer: Vương Quốc Anh
2. Promising Award – A cash prize of $5,000 presented by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for Best Genre Film Project went to Flying Cows
- Director: Nguyễn Phạm Thành Đạt
- Producer: Nguyễn Hữu Thị Tường Vi
3. Grand Prix Award – A prize of €8,000 from Cinémas du Monde (CNC – France) for Best Arthouse Project was given to Ghost of the Currents
- Director: Itt Patiparn Boontarig | Co-director: Kalil Pitsuwan
- Producer: Napakarn Boontarig
This may be the end of a chapter, but it’s just the beginning of your cinematic path. DANAFF can’t wait to see you shine on even bigger stages in the future. See you there!