We Ra is an independent filmmaker and producer in Myanmar. His knowledge in filmmaking stems from underground initiatives and screenings in Yangon at the time of military rule and eventually participated in workshops abroad. He is an alumnus of Asian Film Academy of Busan IFF 2013 and Talents Tokyo of Tokyo Filmex 2014. His films have been selected in different festivals in the world. Currently he is developing his first feature film, which he presented at the Southeast Asian Film Financing Forum in Screen Singapore 2015. He also founded the Myanmar New Wave Cinema Group and is active supporting the young generation of filmmakers in Myanmar.
Locarno Festival
