Canadian Premiere

For an exile the Internet is more than a mere resource, it is a lifeline to his or her homeland. For Maung Maung Aye, an ex-Burma Student Army freedom fighter now living in Australia, it means even more - it is a portal into an intriguing world of romance and activism. Virtual Freedom is an elegant and intimate ‘documation’ that tells the story of a unique and touching online relationship that not only transcends the latest methods of communication, but also the shackles of a cruel political regime.

Awards
Finalist in Best Short Documentary, ATOM Awards, Australia, 2007 ; Dendy Awards, Sydney Film Festival 2007.

Gef Senz
Gef is a lawyer, musician, sound engineer and documentary filmmaker. In 2005 Gef completed a Graduate Diploma in Film & Television from the Victorian College of the Arts. Sound design is a crucial element in Gef's documentaries.

Maung Maung Aye
Born in Burma in 1965 and currently living in Australia, Maung Maung is an animator, storyteller, visual artist and filmmaker.