Film / Documentary

Japan Marks Emperor Naruhito’s 66th Birthday with Cultural Reception

The Embassy of Japan in Laos hosted a National Day reception on 26 February at the Ambassador’s residence in Vientiane Capital, marking the 66th birthday of Emperor Naruhito, celebrated annually on 23 February. The event drew diplomats, senior Lao officials, performers, and members of the Lao–Japanese community to honor the...

Sibling Drama ‘Holding the Light’ Wins First Prize at Lan Xang Short Film Competition

A story about family sacrifice has taken centre stage at this year’s Lan Xang...

Lao Filmmakers Fund 2025 Awards Support for Shorts and Features

The Lao Filmmakers Fund 2025 announced on 19 November that it will support three...

Lao National Television Wins Silk Road Global News Award for ‘Beautiful Laos’

Lao National Television, in collaboration with Yunnan Provincial Television, has received the Silk Road...

Thai Superman Voice Triggers Backlash in Thailand, Laos Over Poor Dubbing Quality

When the new Superman film landed in cinemas across Thailand and Laos on 10...

Philippines Approves Screening of “Barbie” Movie After Map Controversy

The Philippines has given the green light to the much-anticipated Hollywood film "Barbie" to be shown in theaters, following negotiations between the film's distributor...

Vietnam Bans ‘Barbie’ Movie Due to Illustration Showing China’s Territorial Claim

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam’s state media have reported that the government banned the distribution of the popular “Barbie” movie because it includes a view...

Lao Filmmakers Fund 2023 Supports Nine Film Projects

Blue Chair has announced its decision to support nine short film projects through its 2023 Lao Filmmakers Fund (LFF). Starting in 2013, LFF has provided...

Lao Movie ‘The Signal’ Named Among Top 5 Must-See Films at Shanghai Film Festival

In an exciting development for the Lao film industry, the much-anticipated film, "The Signal", has been highlighted as one of the five must-see films...

Lao Horror Film Nominated for Three Awards at International Film Festival

The Lao film industry recently achieved a significant milestone as a new feature film 'The Signal' was chosen for its World Premiere at the...

J.K. Rowling to Executive Produce New Harry Potter TV Series

Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday that a Harry Potter television series is currently in the works, with author J.K. Rowling coming on board...