Featured Events
Saturday, May 3rd
Registration & Welcome Cocktail Reception
Sunday, May 4th
10:00am - 9:00pm - Registration Cont.
3:00pm - 5:00pm – Gospel Concert
Venue: TBD
May 5th through May 9th
10:00am - 8:00pm - Film Screenings
Venue: TBD
May 5th through May 9th
10:00am - 8:00pm - Art Exhibit
Venue: TBD
May 6th
10:00am – 8:00pm – Registration
5:00pm - 6:45pm – Opening Night
Sugar Cane Alley
Opening night shenanigans include a screening of the award-winning Euzhan Palcy’s classic “Sugar Cane Ally”. Q&A to follow with Ms. Palcy.
Registration & Welcome Cocktail Reception
Sunday, May 4th
10:00am - 9:00pm - Registration Cont.
3:00pm - 5:00pm – Gospel Concert
Venue: TBD
May 5th through May 9th
10:00am - 8:00pm - Film Screenings
Venue: TBD
May 5th through May 9th
10:00am - 8:00pm - Art Exhibit
Venue: TBD
May 6th
10:00am – 8:00pm – Registration
5:00pm - 6:45pm – Opening Night
Sugar Cane Alley
Opening night shenanigans include a screening of the award-winning Euzhan Palcy’s classic “Sugar Cane Ally”. Q&A to follow with Ms. Palcy.
Synopsis: On a sugar cane plantation in 1930 Martinique lives José, a bright mischievous 11-year-old and his grandmother, a tough, wise woman determined to save him from the hard life she has known. When Jose wins a scholarship, she is ready to sacrifice everything for his chance at an education and an escape from the fields.
- Director: Euzhan Palcy
- Writers: Euzhan Palcy, Joseph Zobel
- Running Time: 103 minutes
- Language: French with English subtitles
- Starring: Garry Cadenat, Darling Légitimus, Douta Seck, Joby Bernabé Q&A – Euzhan Palcy
Celebration of the Legacy of the Hon. Shirley Chisholm
A formal luncheon to celebrate Ms. Chisholm’s legacy and 100th birthday. Produced by the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute, Bajans and Friends for Health and Education and the Jamaica Culture Alliance. The Caribbean Heritage 2025 Shirley Chisholm Legacy Award will be presented.
ShopTalk:
Get first-hand insights into what goes on in the making of films. Keynote discussions and Q&A sessions with some of today’s top showrunners, producers and other executives.
Producer’s Roundtable:
The panel will lead a discussion on the future of the film industry, especially regarding the importance of multicultural representation. They will touch on their past and current experiences in the industry and offer advice on jumpstarting careers. An open Q&A session took place after the discussion.
Director’s Roundtable:
Panelists will provide stories and candid insights into the art of storytelling and translation on screen. Audience Q & A after discussion
Designing for the Screen and Red Carpet:
A dialogue on the difference between costume and fashion designs. Followed by a fashion show by local Caribbean designers. Q&A will follow.
Makeup for the Screen and Red Carpet:
Seasoned makeup artists discuss the role of and career path of makeup artists in the film industry.
Have Your People Call Mine: Representation:
A discussion on the role and relevance of an agent, manager, attorney and publicist in the industry. Audience Q&A will follow.
Set-Jetting:
Film tourism has been growing over the past decade. Halted by the Covid pandemic, the last 2 years have shown a resurgence as more and more people are planning vacations around their beloved shows and movies.
This panel of seasoned location scouts and tax attorneys will describe their process in working with filmmakers to help in bringing their scripts to life. They will provide insight into information gathering for possible shooting locales, including demographics and climate conditions. Attorneys will provide information on constructing tax incentives programs that will boost the location’s chances of being competitive. Q & A to follow.
Writers’ Workshop:
Seasoned screenwriters provide exercises and assessments in developing a compelling screenplay.
Pitch Perfect:
Casting professionals provide tips and practical applications for the proverbial 15-minute elevator pitch.
AI for Dummies:
Expert panel discussion on the impact of AI on the future of the film industry.
Finance:
Experts will provide the process for packaging and options for securing funds for your project.
Sports Innovation Discussion:
Sports personalities and executives discuss the intersection of sports and culture, gender equity and sports tourism.
Climate Change:
Scholars and the local marine industry sector discuss the effects of climate change and the efforts to combat it in the Caribbean.
Beach Cleanup:
Beach cleanup is one of the defenses against pollution. We will gather for 2-1/2 hours to clean up a local beach in Barbados.
Gathering Concert:
A musical concert featuring international and local Caribbean talent.
Get first-hand insights into what goes on in the making of films. Keynote discussions and Q&A sessions with some of today’s top showrunners, producers and other executives.
Producer’s Roundtable:
The panel will lead a discussion on the future of the film industry, especially regarding the importance of multicultural representation. They will touch on their past and current experiences in the industry and offer advice on jumpstarting careers. An open Q&A session took place after the discussion.
Director’s Roundtable:
Panelists will provide stories and candid insights into the art of storytelling and translation on screen. Audience Q & A after discussion
Designing for the Screen and Red Carpet:
A dialogue on the difference between costume and fashion designs. Followed by a fashion show by local Caribbean designers. Q&A will follow.
Makeup for the Screen and Red Carpet:
Seasoned makeup artists discuss the role of and career path of makeup artists in the film industry.
Have Your People Call Mine: Representation:
A discussion on the role and relevance of an agent, manager, attorney and publicist in the industry. Audience Q&A will follow.
Set-Jetting:
Film tourism has been growing over the past decade. Halted by the Covid pandemic, the last 2 years have shown a resurgence as more and more people are planning vacations around their beloved shows and movies.
This panel of seasoned location scouts and tax attorneys will describe their process in working with filmmakers to help in bringing their scripts to life. They will provide insight into information gathering for possible shooting locales, including demographics and climate conditions. Attorneys will provide information on constructing tax incentives programs that will boost the location’s chances of being competitive. Q & A to follow.
Writers’ Workshop:
Seasoned screenwriters provide exercises and assessments in developing a compelling screenplay.
Pitch Perfect:
Casting professionals provide tips and practical applications for the proverbial 15-minute elevator pitch.
AI for Dummies:
Expert panel discussion on the impact of AI on the future of the film industry.
Finance:
Experts will provide the process for packaging and options for securing funds for your project.
Sports Innovation Discussion:
Sports personalities and executives discuss the intersection of sports and culture, gender equity and sports tourism.
Climate Change:
Scholars and the local marine industry sector discuss the effects of climate change and the efforts to combat it in the Caribbean.
Beach Cleanup:
Beach cleanup is one of the defenses against pollution. We will gather for 2-1/2 hours to clean up a local beach in Barbados.
Gathering Concert:
A musical concert featuring international and local Caribbean talent.