Over the course of two years, our Foundation has worked closely with Mandalay Productions to bring this international collaboration to life. We are deeply grateful to Edward Thaung, George Rush, and Gabriel Jack for their invaluable legal guidance, which allowed us to bring esteemed Myanmar artists to the United States under the O-1 visa program. Principal photography officially began on February 17, 2019, across multiple U.S. locations, and later continued in Yangon, Myanmar. This production marks a historic first: Myanmar Academy Award-winning talents Htun Eindra Bo and Lumin filmed scenes on American soil, led by our award-winning Hollywood Director Graham Streeter, and A.D. partner Alex Lebosq.

We are also honored to have Peter K. Yap, my beloved son, serve as the film’s Producer and Executive Producer. His dedication, vision, and behind-the-scenes leadership have been instrumental in bringing this international project to life. Working closely with Director Streeter, Peter and his Production team helped oversee coordination between the U.S. and Myanmar, ensuring the film stayed true to its cultural authenticity and humanitarian purpose. Although we shot at multiple locations in San Francisco, we extend our appreciation to Skyline College in San Bruno, California, for graciously providing access to their theater establishments, and for celebrating the importance of this charity film with us.