Saigon short film fest at Saigon Outcast

The animation comedy Koalaland by Oitroioi Productions will be screened at the Saigon Short Film Festival at Saigon Outcast on September 26. File photo from the producer’s Facebook page

The District 2-based outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host the Saigon Short Film Festival 2020 on September 26.

The event aims to bring filmmakers together and expand the artistic community.

The screening will feature 10 works by outstanding independent filmmakers and studios such as The Feeling of a Worker by Nguyễn Trọng Nghĩa, Memoir by Trang Ngọc Thuỷ Tiên, and animated comedy Koalaland by Oitroioi Productions.

The showtime will begin at 7pm. The venue is at 188/1 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng Street in District 2. Entrance fee is VNĐ60,000. VNS

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