On April 28, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) hosted an in-person film workshop in Ho Chi Minh City. International and Vietnamese film and television industry experts discussed how best to expand production capacity, incentivize production, produce content that resonates both locally and for the rest of the world, the importance of strong copyright and how best to combat piracy. The panel sessions also addressed what actions by industry and government might help contribute towards a growing, secure, and sustainable screen industry ecosystem. The event was screened online on May 12.