Career Timeline of Nyo Min Lwin: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 1, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Nyo Min Lwin made an impact.

Nyo Min Lwin is a Burmese film director, scriptwriter, and former actor notable for directing groundbreaking films in Myanmar cinema. He directed the first Myanmar LGBT film, *The Gemini* (2016), and the first Myanmar science fiction film, *Ananda: Rise of Notra* (2019). Initially starting as an actor, with roles in over 15 films, he transitioned to directing. Lwin gained prominence directing horror films early in his career and has directed over 100 films.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1998: Attended Acting Class

In 1998, Nyo Min Lwin attended the Myanmar Motion Picture Organisation's Acting Class.

1998: Acting Debut

In 1998, Nyo Min Lwin debuted as an actor in the television series "Mayana Kone The".

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1999: Wrote first script

In 1999, Nyo Min Lwin wrote his first script for the film "Kyun Taw Chit Thaw Min Ma Myar".

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2000: Directorial debut with Thein Mwei Sue

In 2000, Nyo Min Lwin made his directorial debut with the film "Thein Mwei Sue (Delicated Thorn)". He also took a directing course under Academy winner director Mg Myo Min (Yin Twin Phyit).

2002: Directed Ein Mat Pya Dite

In 2002, Nyo Min Lwin directed his first psychological thriller film "Ein Mat Pya Dite (Dream Museum)", which wasn't exactly released.

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2006: Produced first ghost film

In 2006, Nyo Min Lwin produced his first real ghost film "Nya Kyaung (The Night School)", which was a big hit.

2013: Graduated with Psychology Degree

In 2013, Nyo Min Lwin graduated from the University of Distance Education, Yangon with a degree in Psychology.

2014: Directed first blockbuster film

In 2014, Nyo Min Lwin directed his first blockbuster film "Hninsi Ka Kyoe". He also directed his first big-screen film "Datshin Yike Thu Myar" in the same year.

2015: Directed The Loom and co-founded Night School Pictures and Algebra VFX Studio

In 2015, Nyo Min Lwin directed the horror film "The Loom", also taking on a leading role. He shot the film with iPhones and used iPads and a MacBook Pro for editing and background music. He co-founded Night School Pictures and Algebra VFX Studio the same year.

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September 2016: The Gemini Premiered in New York City

In September 2016, Nyo Min Lwin's film "The Gemini" premiered at the Cinema Village in New York City, becoming the first Burmese film shown in Hollywood.

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December 2016: The Gemini Screened in Myanmar Cinemas

In December 2016, Nyo Min Lwin's film "The Gemini", the first LGBT film in Myanmar, was screened in Myanmar cinemas. It openly criticized the Burmese homosexuality laws.

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2016: Directed The Gemini

In 2016, Nyo Min Lwin directed "The Gemini", the first LGBT film in Myanmar's cinema history.

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July 2019: Ananda: Rise of Notra screened in Myanmar cinemas

In July 2019, Nyo Min Lwin's film "Ananda: Rise of Notra", the first Myanmar science fiction film, was screened in Myanmar cinemas.

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2019: Directed Ananda: Rise of Notra

In 2019, Nyo Min Lwin directed "Ananda: Rise of Notra", the first Myanmar science fiction film.

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2020: Directed Mya Mya

In 2020, Nyo Min Lwin directed the film "Mya Mya", based on the true story of Mya Mya, a girl who was raped and murdered.

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2022: Directed The Teacher

In 2022, Nyo Min Lwin directed the film "The Teacher", featuring newcomer actors and actresses selected through auditions. The film was released in 2023.

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