That momentum is most clearly reflected in the Asian In-Competition section. The number of submissions has surpassed the previous two editions, with a significant increase as the deadline approached. While it was once natural for a new festival to primarily select films that had already passed through major international circuits, this year, DANAFF III is proud to present 4 World or International Premieres out of 14 competition titles - an affirmation of growing trust from Asian filmmakers who are now choosing DANAFF as the first destination for their newly completed works.
The selection this year demonstrates a consistent level of quality, with each film bearing its own creative imprint and distinctive cinematic voice. Alongside films from countries and territories familiar to DANAFF - such as South Korea, Japan, Iran, China, India, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam - the festival is honored to welcome, for the first time, entries from Mongolia, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Malaysia. These new additions contribute fresh perspectives to the evolving landscape of contemporary Asian cinema.
 
List of Asian In-Competition Films:
1. ABEL
2. BLACK DOG
3. MUDDY FOOT
4. REVERSI
5. FAMILY SECRETS (World Premiere)
6. DEAL AT THE BORDER
7. SLEEP WITH YOUR EYES OPEN
8. HOW TO FORGET YOU (International Premiere)
9. IN THE NAME OF FIRE
10. DON’T CRY, BUTTERFLY
11. THE FATHER (International Premiere)
12. LIKE A ROLLING STONE
13. STRANGER EYES
14. OUT OF ORDER (World Premiere)
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DANAFF III is honored to be supported by Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank), Phenikaa Group, Phenikaa University, Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk), and Sovico Group.