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Ghett’A Life Topped The Jamaican Box Office In 2011

30. December 2011

According to local cinema company Palace Amusement, Ghett’A Life, the Chris Browne-directed Jamaican urban action drama, was the most popular film for Jamaican movie goers during 2011. According to Palace Amusement, the film ran for a total of 10 weeks on screens throughout its islandwide circuit of cinemas. Second place on Palace Amusement’s 2011 list [...]

Better Mus’ Come Getting Good Reception At Film Festivals

18. December 2011

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According to a report in today’s Sunday Gleaner newspaper, the Firefly Films-produced Jamaican movie, Better Mus’ Come, has been well-received at film festivals. Two years before hitting the Jamaican cinemas in October 2010 for a six-week run, Better Mus’ Come debuted at the Flashpoint Film Festival in Port Royal, Kingston … That impact has been [...]

HBO Documentary Special One Love: Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival

7. December 2011

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Via today’s Gleaner newspaper: The Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival has proven to be an important tool for marketing Jamaica throughout its 15-year history. The festival’s ability to do this was further augmented this year with the premier of the HBO documentary special One Love: Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, which widened the festival’s audience [...]

Review Of 2011 Animae Caribe Film Festival

27. November 2011

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Today’s Gleaner newspaper carries a review of the recent Animae Caribe Film Festival. At the event, Jamaican animators were encouraged to take steps to increase the capacity and capabilities of the local industry and to explore opportunities in international film markets. This suggestion came from James Parris and Kirstin Solid, two award-winning animators, as part [...]

RasTa: A Soul’s Journey – To Premiere At Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Montreal

17. October 2011

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RasTa: A Soul’s Journey a feature length documentary by director Stuart Samuels is an exploration of Rastafari, the inspiration for Bob Marley’s music and his granddaughter’s (Donisha Prendergast) desire to dispel any misconceptions about the world of Rastafari. The documentary will have its world premiere at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (FNC) in Montreal, October [...]

The Upsetter: The Life & Music Of Lee Scratch Perry

4. October 2011

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The Canadian-based Undercurrents Productions recently announced the launch of its monthly film series “Undercurrents at The Underground”. This unique event will feature screenings of thought-provoking documentaries, cultural dramas, speaker Q&A’s and innovative presentations from the arts community. For their first screening, Undercurrents Productions will present “The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry“, [...]

Grant Funding Opportunities Via The Trinidad & Tobago Film Company (TTFC)

28. September 2011

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The Trinidad & Tobago Film Company (TTFC) is launching a literature adaption programme, which aims to provide a platform for creative film expression through Caribbean literary works. The programme will aid in the development of local content, as well as provide the opportunity to preserve classic Caribbean literature through the audio visual medium. To this [...]

Forum On The Role Of The Music/Film Industry In Building The National Collection

25. September 2011

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The National Library of Jamaica presents a forum on ‘The role of the music/film industry in building the National Collection’. When? Thursday, September 29, 2011 (9:30 a.m. to 12 noon) Where? The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston Guest speaker – Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture) Other speakers Barbara [...]

New Marley Documentary – Bob Marley: The Making Of A Legend – Premieres In New York

18. September 2011

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On August 26, a new Bob Marley documentary – Bob Marley: The Making Of A Legend – premiered at Tribeca Cinemas in Manhattan. The New York premier was the result of a partnership between the Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc (CEF) and filmmaker, Esther Anderson. The event was held as a benefit to raise funds for [...]

Ghett’a Life To Be Screened During CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase

24. August 2011

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The international curtain will go up in Toronto next month, for the premiere of one of the most significant Jamaican films at the 2011 CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase. “Ghett’a Life”, a new Jamaican film with positive messages of overcoming adversity and ignorance, will be screened during the sixth annual action-packed Showcase set for “Hollywood North” [...]

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