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Myanmar Premiere for Unbroken Ties

Myanmar Premiere of Unbroken Ties aka Myittar Celebrates a Landmark Night of Charity, Cinema, and Community

The Mary K. Yap Foundation, in proud collaboration with Mandalay Productions and a network of esteemed B2B corporate partners, successfully launched the Myanmar country premiere of Unbroken Ties aka Myittar—an award-winning film created with a purpose far beyond entertainment. Held at the prestigious Tamada Movie Theater in Yangon, the 780-seat venue was filled with supporters, family members, and special guests, including 80 orphaned children from our partner home, St. Mary’s. Their presence served as a heartfelt reminder of the film’s mission: to amplify awareness and support for Myanmar’s orphaned communities through the unifying power of storytelling.

The red carpet premiere welcomed distinguished members from the Archdiocese of Yangon, Academy Myanmar Award-winning directors, and respected actors and actresses from Myanmar’s entertainment circles. Their attendance elevated the event’s cultural significance and showcased strong intergenerational support for youth empowerment and humanitarian cinema. The event drew the attention of more than 20 prominent media outlets, all eager to document a historic evening dedicated to social impact, artistic achievement, and community unity. Unbroken Ties, aka Myittar, has already garnered critical acclaim internationally, receiving 11 awards across global film festivals—including two Audience Choice Awards—further underscoring its universal resonance and emotional depth.

“We are humbled by the overwhelming response to our Myanmar premiere,” said Peter K. Yap, Executive Director of the Mary K. Yap Foundation. “Unbroken Ties is not just a film—it’s a movement born from compassion. With every scene, we aim to open hearts and raise awareness for orphaned children who deserve hope, love, and a brighter future. This premiere marks a powerful step forward in uniting culture, philanthropy, and cinematic excellence for the greater good.”

Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of staff members and volunteers from both the Foundation and Mandalay Productions worked tirelessly to ensure every detail of the premiere evening was filled with joy, hospitality, and meaningful connections. From guest coordination and ushering to technical support and media relations, their efforts created an atmosphere of warmth and professionalism that left a lasting impression on all attendees. The event also served as a platform to announce future collaborations and philanthropic campaigns that will continue uplifting vulnerable communities through education, arts, and sustainable support.

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Chairman’s Message of Gratitude

January 8, 2021

Happy New Year!

Mary K. Yap Foundation continues collaboration with our charity film partner, Mandalay Productions, at the beginning of the year for the post-production process for the upcoming film “Myittar.” The final mixing for the feature in Thailand was initially held last February 2020 but halted due to the Pandemic. The team also started scouting for a location in early March to shoot another music video to support the upcoming charity movie if COVID-19 comes to closure by year-end 2020.Covid strikes from the beginning of April until the last days of 2020. During these times, we planned and organized the Marketing strategies for the future release of “Myittar.” 

Although traveling was impossible, we retooled and redesigned our outreach programs, anticipating that traveling and fundraising would be limited. By August 2020, the editing adjustments were successfully submitted to the Censorship board. Due to the continuous Covid Outbreak, we did not have the chance to celebrate Christmas with the orphans since social distancing was strictly observed in Myanmar.

Please join me in extending our warm hearts and prayers to the orphanages during this difficult time.  Our rice donation program will continue with selected orphanages where we can travel freely using domestic routes.  

Should your have any extra attention, our Yangon offices is always opened for assistance.

Yours Sincerely,

Dr. John Palmer

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The “Movie for Charity” Initiative

Lights, Camera, Action for a Cause: The “Movie for Charity” Initiative

The Mary K. Yap Foundation is thrilled to announce an exciting and innovative new venture in our ongoing efforts to uplift and advance Myanmar’s orphan community: the “Movie for Charity” program. This groundbreaking initiative represents a significant extension of our vibrant fundraising activities, demonstrating our commitment to creative and impactful ways of generating support. We are incredibly proud to be working in a landmark partnership with Mandalay Productions LLC on this pioneering project, which centers around their first-ever feature film. The net proceeds generated from this “Movie for Charity” program will directly benefit the advancement of orphaned children in Myanmar, providing resources for their education, health, and overall well-being.

A Collaborative Cinematic Endeavor with Global Standards

Our Board expresses tremendous appreciation for this unique collaboration, which allows us to work intimately with a highly creative and esteemed film and video production company. Mandalay Productions LLC, strategically based in both the United States and Myanmar, is renowned for its commitment to delivering and producing unrivaled films.

Their dedication to maintaining and providing the best international filmmaking practices aligns perfectly with our foundation’s pursuit of excellence in all endeavors. This partnership ensures that “Movie for Charity” is not merely a fundraising event, but also a showcase of artistic merit and a testament to cross-cultural cooperation.

“Myittar”: A Historic Blend of Talent and Culture

The highly anticipated feature film at the heart of this initiative, powerfully titled “Myittar” (meaning “loving-kindness” or “compassion” in Burmese), promises to be a unique and compelling cultural blend. It will proudly showcase the exceptional talents of well-known artists from Myanmar alongside emerging and established stars from the Burmese American acting community. This cinematic fusion is truly historic. Mandalay Productions LLC stands as the sole financial partner and producer of this monumental project – marking it as the first Burmese and American feature film ever to be filmed across both the United States and Myanmar (Burma). The Mary K. Yap Foundation takes enormous pride in vigorously promoting our worldwide non-profit initiative, championing the “Movie-for-Charity” project and its esteemed affiliation with Mandalay Productions LLC, as we believe it represents a new frontier in philanthropic engagement through art.