MMPO seeks temporary film production pause for Academy Awards Ceremony

The Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization has announced its request to halt all film production activities for four days temporarily. This measure aims to ensure the participation of all artistes and filmmakers from the film industry in the Myanmar Film Academy Awards Ceremony 2023.
The grand ceremony is scheduled at the Myanmar International Convention Centre-1 (MICC-1) in Nay Pyi Taw on 3 February. Consequently, the Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization has proposed suspending film production work from 1 to 4 February, allowing all artists to attend the event.
U Aye Kyu Lay, the Vice-Chairman of the Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization, explained, “We routinely seek a temporary postponement of film production work each year, and we have issued a statement to this effect for the current year. We intend to facilitate the attendance of all industry artists at the Academy Awards Ceremony.”
Twelve shortlisted movies have reportedly received nominations for the Academy Awards, and all the final viewing processes have concluded. The official Academy Award nominations will be disclosed ten days before the award ceremony celebration. — ASH/ TRKM