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Documentary Filmmaker • Music Video Director

Phyoe Dhana

"Capturing truth in the shadows of resistance"

Founder of VISUAL PRODUCTION
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The Filmmaker

Phyoe Dhana - Documentary Filmmaker
Born
1994
Myanmar

In the face of oppression, stories become our most powerful weapon. Every frame I capture is a testament to the resilience of my people— those who refuse to be silenced.

2015

Detained and imprisoned during education reform protests as a student activist

2021

Joined protests in Yangon after the military coup, later fled to Lay Kay Kaw in Karen State

2021

Escaped to Thailand when the military invaded Lay Kay Kaw

Now

Founder of Premium Records • Documentary Filmmaker in Exile

As a documentary filmmaker and music video director from Myanmar, I document the untold stories of resistance, hope, and human dignity. Working from exile, I continue to shine light on the struggles of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances— from the aftermath of natural disasters to the ongoing fight for freedom and justice.

18+ Music Videos
3+ Documentaries
∞ Stories to Tell
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Documentary Works

2020
2020
Documentary Series 5 Parts

COVID-19 and the Working Class: Post-Nargis Yangon

A five-part documentary series focusing on the lives of five families residing in the slum areas of Yangon, detailing the intertwined impact of COVID-19 and the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis.

Yangon COVID-19 Cyclone Nargis Working Class
The Shattered Dream Documentary
2023
Documentary Film Feature

The Shattered Dream

Ko Saw Tun, Ma Thin Zar and their family reached Lay Kay Kaw in 2019 for their children's education. They built their house and lived their dreams. When the military invaded, they had to flee. A story of hope, displacement, and resilience.

Refugees Lay Kay Kaw Karen State Family
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Music Videos

18 Music Videos • Revolution Through Art • Premium Records

Featured

Spring - Not Yet Finished

Young people who took up arms to resist oppression after the 2021 coup. The "Spring Revolution" continues. Dedicated to those who gave their lives for freedom.

Hope

Lay Kay Kaw Paris

A music video for the city as beautiful as Paris, and for our hope of reconstruction.

Punk

¡A las Barricadas

The Rebel Riot - Punk Version 2025. Revolutionary anthem for the resistance.

Emotional

နေမဝင်ခင် နေကွယ်သွားတဲ့နေ့

By စန်းမင်းပိုင် - A heartfelt ballad capturing moments before the darkness.

Love

မိုးမခချစ်သူ

By Naw Friday - A beautiful love song amidst the revolution.

18 Music Videos
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Ongoing Project

In Production

Behind the Civil War

Type Documentary Series
Target Area Myanmar (Burma)

Synopsis

This series explores the story about love between the resilience of local people and the revolutionary force striving for Justice. It's a testament to the unbreakable spirit of those who fight for freedom, documenting their struggles, hopes, and unwavering determination in the face of adversity.

This project has no grant or support from other organizations. Equipment support provided by Docu Athan.

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