SHORT BLOCK: Growing Ambitions
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 5:00 PM AST
Olympic House, Morne Rouge
A Shade of Indigo
In the vibrant world of six-year-old Kerine, crafting a rag doll from cloth scraps should have been an innocent endeavor mirroring her admiration for her mom. However, she confronts a painful history of colorism, where her dark skin becomes a source of shame. As Kerine grapples with generational trauma, discovering unsettling parallels between herself and her doll and understanding her older sister's skin bleaching, she embarks on a dark journey culminating in an unimaginable tragedy.
Year: 2023
Runtime: 10 minutes
Language: English
Country: Jamaica
Premiere: Grenada
Director: Hanif James
Screenwriter: Hanif James
Producer: Tanya Batson-Savage
Cast: Lauren Robinson, Afiya Richards, Karen Harriott
Fantastic Friday
Three high-spirited best friends venture on a wild journey to experience the ultimate Carnival fete. When their night takes an unexpected turn, they must navigate a series of unforeseen challenges that put their friendship to the test.
Year: 2023
Runtime: 10 minutes
Language: English
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Premiere: Grenada
Director: Shari Petti
Screenwriter: Shari Petti
Producer: Leslie Ann Caton, Shari Petti
Cast: Angel Fortune, Aaron Phillip, Jonathan Dixon, Leslie Ann Lavine
Key Love
Giovanni, a high-school music teacher, struggles with raising his son while battling a gambling addiction.
Year: 2023
Runtime: 15 minutes
Language: English
Country: Jamaica
Premiere: Grenada
Director: Joshua Paul
Screenwriter: Joshua Paul
Producer: Devontay Davis, Joshua Paul
Cast: Evad Campbell, Gabriel Haye
Stick is Life
Moko Jumbies tradition is back to small Caribbean island of Trinidad & Tobago. Moko Jumbie is a Caribbean term for a stilt-walker; culturally it refers to an ancestral spirit. In 2022, the full Trinidadian Moko Jumbie community came together, forgetting any conflicts, beefs or disputes between them, for first time, to share a jab circle with residents in Point Fortin—home of Trinidad and Tobago’s first known Moko Jumbie, Dexter Stewart. The jab circle is a space dedicated to bringing all Moko Jumbies together.
Year: 2023
Runtime: 10 minutes
Language: English
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Premiere: Grenada
Director: Miquel Galofre
Screenwriter: Miquel Galofre
Star Boy
Smart and ambitious Tania Watson makes a vow to protect her 'cookie' until she turns 18, resisting the charms of her high school's star boys. When cricket sensation Brian Lane enters her life, their initial animosity turns into unexpected romance during a holiday. Despite overcoming challenges, their relationship faces turmoil, including accusations of infidelity. Tania is forced to confront the truth about Brian's fidelity and decide whether to hold on to their love or let go of her star boy.
Year: 2014
Runtime: 9 minutes
Language: English
Country: United States
Premiere: Grenada
Director: Stephen Williamson
Screenwriter: Tilsa Wright
We Were Meant To
In a world where Black men have wings and their first flight is a rite of passage, Akil must defy fears, insecurities, and societal barriers while discovering his perfect launch into manhood.
Year: 2022
Runtime: 28 minutes
Language: English
Country: United States
Premiere: Grenada/Caribbean
Director: Tari Wariebi
Screenwriter: Tari Wariebi, Christina Kingsleigh Licud
Producer: Jordan Vernon Tyner
Cast: Tim Johnson Jr., Luke Tennie, Sylvester Powell, Jordan- Amanda Hall, Skye Barrett, Amin Joseph, Karimah Westbrook, Jeremiah Birkett, Jessica Shim, Michael Mahon, Jernard Burks, Jaden Martin