EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
At the Culture and Creative Industries Forum, Cinema with a Cause showcased the transformative power of storytelling when creativity is guided by purpose.
November 30, 2025 – Yangon, Myanmar – At the Culture and Creative Industries Forum, Cinema with a Cause showcased the transformative power of storytelling when creativity is guided by purpose. The session featured Mr. Peter K. Yap, Executive Director of the Mary K. Yap Foundation and Producer of the award-winning film Unbroken Ties, who took the stage to share a compelling success story of how cinema can serve as a bridge between art, compassion, and sustainable social impact.
Addressing an engaged and diverse audience, Mr. Yap illustrated how the Foundation supported a cinematic project that goes beyond entertainment—one that aligns directly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Through authentic storytelling rooted in empathy and human connection, Unbroken Ties demonstrated how creative works can raise awareness, inspire action, and generate meaningful outcomes for vulnerable communities, particularly orphan children experiencing the magic of cinema for the first time. His message resonated strongly with the audience, inspiring many to envision how their own creative pursuits could drive positive social change
#The Culture and Creative Industries Forum is a flagship initiative fully funded by the French Government and organized by the French Institute of Myanmar in collaboration with the French Embassy in Yangon. The program is designed to support and empower young Myanmar entrepreneurs across the creative sectors, including dance, music, singing, webtoon creation, digital media, and storytelling. By bringing together emerging talents and industry practitioners, the Forum provides a platform for creatives to share their success stories, exchange ideas, and explore pathways to sustainable growth within the creative economy.
Stories have the power to move hearts, but when they are created with compassion and responsibility, they can also change lives. I encourage every young creativity to align their talents with purpose and to use storytelling as a force for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,” As Mr. Yap concluded in his remarks
In this collaborative and forward-looking environment, the work of the Mary K. Yap Foundation stood as a powerful example of responsible and impact-driven creativity. The Foundation’s support of a successful, socially conscious film encouraged young creatives in attendance to think beyond artistic expression alone—to consider how their work can contribute to the broader global agenda.
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