Made in Vietnam timeline
A history of the film's journey from pre-production to film festivals
2008 › The Big Idea
January 2013
Preliminary Trip
First time Thi Vo visits Vietnam since leaving the country when he was only 1.5 years old.
Purpose: To make contact with the only lead he has, family friend Great Uncle Sang and to scout location.
Video montage of that first journey https://vimeo.com/58932734
January 2014
The Journey Begins
Production of Made in Vietnam with the magnificent seven. Consisting of best friends and film industry colleagues.
September 2017
Film is finished
Film is finished post production.
October 2017
World Premiere Calgary International Film Festival
Made in Vietnam makes it's debut as World Premiere at the Calgary International Film Festival 2017.
Two sold out show's with an added third encore which was also sold out.
November 2017
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Toronto premiere as official selection for the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival.
October 27 2018
Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema
Chicago's very own Sophia's Choice for Asian Pop-up Cinema Official Selection and U.S. Premiere Oct 27 2018
February 21 2019
Seattle Asian American Film Festival
Pacific Northwest US Premiere at the Seattle Asian American Film Festival Official Selection for Documentary Feature 2019
March 23 2019
Hollywood International Independent Documentary Awards
Our film's first award for Best Outstanding First Time Filmmaker 2018 and Semi-Finalist for Best Foreign Documentary Feature in Hollywood Los Angeles California.
November 13 2019
Viet Film Fest
VAALA Official Selection for Viet Film Fest 2019 in Orange County.
November 1 2021
FLICKFAIR Film Festival
Just like lockdowns, when you thought it was over, we are still going! (Bad joke, we know) but super excited to have a new Official Selection for this years FLICKFAIR Film Festival, an Online, On-Demand Film festival. For those who have not see our little film yet, here's a chance to watch it in the comforts of your own home with a new version 1.2 Directors Cut.
You can finally watch our film and stream it this month! www.FlickFair.com
https://watch.flickfair.com/programs/made-in-vietnam-b81142?categoryId=98951
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