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Documentary Filmmaker • Music Video Director

Phyoe Dhana

"Capturing truth in the shadows of resistance"

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01 CHAPTER ONE

The Filmmaker

Phyoe Dhana - Documentary Filmmaker
SHOT ON — 35mm
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
02 FILMOGRAPHY

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 Film by Phyoe Dhana
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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Behind the Civil War - New Documentary Project by Phyoe Dhana
2025
Documentary Film Feature-Length

Behind the Civil War

A new documentary project documenting the lives of civilians living amid Myanmar's ongoing civil war. Phyoe Dhana travels to Myanmar for an extended period to capture the reality on the ground, producing a feature-length documentary about resilience and survival.

Civil War Myanmar Civilians New Release
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03 MUSIC DIRECTION

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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05 LATEST PROJECT

New Project Launched

Launched

Behind the Civil War

TypeFeature-Length Documentary
LocationMyanmar (Burma)

About the Project

Phyoe Dhana has launched a new documentary project titled Behind the Civil War. For this project, he plans to travel to Myanmar for an extended period to document the lives of civilians living amid the ongoing civil war, with the aim of producing a feature-length documentary.

Updates on the project's progress will be shared regularly. You can support his filmmaking directly by donating.

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

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