Top 5 Professional Filmmaking Training Centers in Hanoi

Founded in 2002, The Talent Development Support Center (TPD) – Vietnam Cinematography Association is the first professional and non-profit center specializing in organizing short-term training programs, grants, and providing support for young filmmakers and film-related activities for the community. Additionally, TPD is also involved in producing and co-producing numerous feature and documentary films, many of which have been selected and awarded at national and international film festivals.

TPD takes pride not only in its high-quality teaching, honed through years of experience, but also as a place where young filmmakers can seek career support, technical equipment, and financial backing. Each year, TPD organizes film grant programs for short films and documentaries. The center has built a thriving community of young filmmakers with dynamic film projects, and it also engages with movie enthusiasts through film screenings, weekend film interactions, and a free movie library.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 4th Floor, Building 18A Ngo Tat To, Dong Da District, Hanoi

Phone: 024 3936 6559 

Email: [email protected]

Website: tpdmovie.com.vn

Facebook: facebook.com/tpdmovie

Nguyễn Vịnh Digital operates with a dynamic and enthusiastic team, high creativity, and aesthetic capabilities, along with state-of-the-art equipment. After years of operation, Nguyễn Vịnh Digital Co., Ltd. has gradually earned the trust of its customers and strives to ensure customer satisfaction.

Key services provided by Nguyễn Vịnh Digital:

• Filming, editing, commercial filming, video editing.
• Photography, photo file processing, restoration of old photos, design, and decoration of artistic photos using digital technology.
• Large-scale photo printing.
• Sales of film and photography equipment: Photo frames, albums, films, batteries, rechargeable batteries, chargers, memory cards, USB drives...
• Training programs in photography, Photoshop, filming, and video editing on computers…

Filmmaking program at Nguyễn Vịnh covers camera principles and structure, as well as manual camera functions. In addition, students will learn about lighting techniques, film effects, and how to stage a simple video film. After completing the course, students will have the basic knowledge of video shooting techniques, an understanding of color, sound, lighting, and will be able to develop scripts to independently shoot a short film in various genres such as news, reportage, documentaries...

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 394 Doi Can, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Phone: 0989 337 235 & 0913 398 168

Email: [email protected]

Website: nguyenvinhdigital.com

REG Film Training Center was established in 2008, with a core team of highly skilled, passionate, and creative production professionals. Over the years, R.E.G has built its reputation in the field of television, especially with its high-quality services and products. Most of REG's staff are directors, cinematographers, and graphic designers who graduated from the first batch of courses in 2008 at prestigious institutions such as the Hanoi University of Theater and Cinema, FPT Arena, University of Journalism and Communication, and Television College. Many of them now hold senior positions at major TV stations and media companies in Vietnam.

REG is a well-established name in the film industry, with a history dating back to 2008. As a result, its certification is widely recognized by TV stations and media companies nationwide. The certificate is awarded one week after completing the cinematography training course. REG is committed to providing state-of-the-art facilities for its students, understanding that this investment enhances the learning experience and ensures practical, effective lessons.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 12th Floor, Nam Anh Building, 68/116 Nhan Hoa, Nhan Chinh, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi

Phone: 0793 036 969

Email: [email protected]

Website: reg.edu.vn

Facebook: facebook.com/REG.toilamphim

You Can Now Film Training Center, along with its cinematography course, provides students with knowledge about camera principles and construction, features, manual camera functions, composition principles, image sizes, lighting techniques and how to choose and arrange light sources, technical scenes and shot framing, microphone placement, post-production audio editing, film editing, and more. After just one cinematography course, you will have the opportunity to step into the professional world of television or cinema cinematography or, at the very least, become a technically skilled cinematographer for your own family projects.

At You Can Now, students will have the opportunity to:

• Learn the most professional cinematography techniques in Hanoi.
• Master filming and editing with the latest techniques.
• Study in the best learning environment.
• Engage with like-minded peers who share the same passion.
• Experience dynamic and engaging training programs, taught by skilled instructors with extensive practical experience. Students will be guided on filming all types of projects such as news, documentaries, feature films, music videos, TV commercials, and more.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 391 Truong Chinh, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi

Phone: 1900 1860 & 0985 349 755

Email: [email protected]

Website: youcannow.vn

Facebook: facebook.com/youcannow

Lavender Academy is known as a professional film training academy in Hanoi, dedicated to helping young people passionate about filmmaking achieve their dreams. Currently, Lavender is continuing to enroll students, with new classes starting every month. The courses cover camera principles and construction, manual functions, video shooting techniques such as composition, camera angles, backgrounds, camera handling and movements, as well as editing and special effects creation for films.

After learning the theoretical aspects, students will also participate in practical activities, such as visiting film sets, joining film crews, learning editing, and post-production techniques to perfect their videos. Lavender Academy's professional cinematography course will train students from basic to advanced levels, focusing on hands-on experience combined with theoretical knowledge. This approach ensures that students master technical skills. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of artistic visual thinking and lighting in filmmaking, learning how to create well-composed, professional shots.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 16, Alley 110 Tran Duy Hung, Trung Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi

Phone: 024 3990 5758 & 0914 937 887

Email: [email protected]

Website: lavender.edu.vn

Facebook: facebook.com/daotaonhiepanhlavender