Film Arts Sector Essential for Complete Development

 

8 February 2026

cting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attended the 2025 Myanmar motion pictures outstanding award presentation ceremony at the Myanmar International Convention Centre I (MICC I) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday evening and presented outstanding awards to the winners.

 

The Senior General inaugurated the 2025 Myanmar Academy Awards ceremony by placing the Academy Star figurine on the digital podium.

 

Artistes from the Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization and Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture performed the song presentation. A video clip on “Brighter Tomorrows” was screened.

 

On the occasion, the Senior General delivered a speech. He said: Since art can vividly express the thoughts, spirit, and values of a nation and its people, any development that excludes the film and cultural sectors cannot be considered fully complete.

 

Myanmar cinema serves as a language that connects Myanmar’s cultural traditions and ways of life to the world. It is also a medium through which the languages, cultural customs, and lifestyles of the people can be shared globally. Therefore, the art of filmmaking is not only a source of strength for nation-building but also represents the spirit of the state itself.

 

The cultural heritage in Myanmar possesses unique depth and significance, just like the cultural heritage found in every other country in the world. Everyone in the film industry is artistes capable of passing on the invaluable cultural heritage left by ancestors to future generations. Therefore, he urged that all tangible and intangible cultural heritage be preserved, protected, and valued as part of the world’s cultural heritage for the benefit of all humanity.

 

At present, the 2025 multiparty democratic general election has been completed, and soon, institutions aligned with democracy will reemerge within the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. He expressed gratitude to all artistes and ethnic citizens who collectively contributed to the successful conduct of this major election.

 

To reach the stage of democratization, all members of the society must face the actual conditions as they are. Unrealistic mobilizations cannot simply be promoted to gain popular approval, nor can personal desires be imposed at the forefront. It must be recognized that democratization must be carried out firmly based on the social and economic conditions of society, the structures of social groups, and political culture.

 

The 2008 Constitution serves as the vital framework that must be fully adhered to in Myanmar’s democratic transition process, and it is necessary for all political participants and citizens to be aware of this.

 

The Government is working diligently to prioritize the interests of the nation and all ethnic citizens, striving to bring about a better country and improved social and economic conditions.

 

At present, the Government is implementing political, economic, and social policies based on these three core responsibilities. Therefore, all Myanmar citizens were urged to be united with a single national spirit, to work together hand in hand to ensure the peace, stability, and development of the great Union.

 

The Government has provided appropriate support and assistance to foster development in various fields such as literature, film, music, and performing arts, and we will continue to do so. He also urged filmmakers and artistes not only to entertain the public but to use their work to promote national spirit, love for one’s ethnic group and the nation, the growth of public knowledge, and the achievement of the State’s goals.

 

He especially requested that Myanmar’s traditional customs and cultural heritage be preserved without being lost or diminished, that outside cultural influences be guarded against, and that the core values remain intact. Artistes were encouraged to adapt harmoniously to the changing times while using their craft to serve the nation and the people, acting with a spirit of patriotism and dedication.

 

The MMPO Chairman spoke words of honour. Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn announced the winner list of the Lifetime Award for Motion Pictures Achievement for 2025.

 

The Senior General presented the Lifetime Award for Motion Pictures Achievement to U Htay Aung (Swe Bamar), Daw Khin Lay Swe and Academy U Kyi Soe Tun and had documentary group photos together with the winners.

 

Those winners spoke words of thanks.

 

Afterwards, the Best Cinematography Award went to Thar Kyaw for the film “Hnin Pwint Seya”, the Best Film Music Award to Han Htu Zin for the film ‘Myit Lattat Paymae Yayzee Ka Kyantal’, the Best Sound Award to Ko Joe for the film “Nat Win Thel”, the Best Film Editing Award to Academy Khun for the film “Myopyahteka Lanma”, the Best Film Script Award Thi Lan for the film “Mount Miphaya”, the Best Film Award to Hein Film Production for the film “Panmyainglehma Uyinhmu”. Those winners spoke words of thanks.

 

At the 2025 Myanmar Academy Awards ceremony, the Myanmar Academy Fashion Awards for the best attire were presented to artistes attending the event. The senior Best Male Costume Award was presented to Academy Nay Toe, the Senior Best Female Costume to Academy May Than Nu, Best Male Costume to Kaung Myat San, and another Best Female Costume to Yadana Bo.

 

Afterwards, the awarding process continued. Academy Aw Ratha won the Best Film Director Award for the film ‘Byaw Than’, Khine Hnin Wai the Best Supporting Actress Award for the film ‘Mount Miphaya’, Nay Myo Aung Best Supporting Actor Award for the film ‘Myit Lattat Paymae Yayzee Ka Kyantal’, Yadana Bo Best Actress Award for the film ‘Mount Miphaya’ and Academy Myint Myat Best Actor Award for the film ‘Myayza’.

 

The Union Minister for Information and the veteran film stars presented Academy awards to the winners, who spoke words of thanks.

 

The Senior General cordially greeted intellectuals and intelligentsia, as well as artistes from various arenas attending the ceremony.

 

Also present at the ceremoy were Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, wife of the Senior General, Commission member Prime Minister U Nyo Saw and his wife, Commission Secretary General Ye Win Oo and his wife, commission members and their wives, Union ministers, Union-level dignitaries and their wives, chief ministers of regions and states, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, the commander of the Nay Py Taw Command and deputy ministers. — MNA/TTA