Conch Shell International Film Fest 2024

Conch Shell International Film Fest

Presented by New York City-Based 501(c)(3), Conch Shell Productions, Inc, CSIFF's goal is to infuse unique Caribbean Diaspora and Caribbean filmmaker voices into the American film industry.

CSIFF is a festival that empowers Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora artists and spotlights television and film content created by and for people of diverse Caribbean descent. Our festival brings together fans of Caribbean culture with industry experts and creatives from around the world for four days of screenings, enlightening talks, gatherings and valuable networking opportunities.

Join us as we CELEBRATE Caribbean and Caribbean diaspora stories.

celebrities support conch shell international film fest

Odley Jean

Dominique Morisseau

Odley Jean was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Odley Jean made her television debut as Dominique Pierre, a leading role in the Netflix original series Grand Army (2020). And has continued to feature in short films Gentle Boy by Jacob, and VICTORINE by Lunise Cerin.

IG: @odley.jean

Dominique Morisseau

Haitian American playwright of Bad Kreyol (Currently at Signature Theatre), Skeleton Crew (Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Broadway); TONY nominated book writer for Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial Theatre).
IG: @domorisseau

(Photo credit: Damu Malik
@damu_malik_photo)

Nubian Néné

Dominique Morisseau

Oneika Phillips

Nubian Néné is a Montreal native and a New York-based dancer/choreographer who weaves Street & Club dances to create her unique captivating style. Her resilience and hard work stem from her Haitian roots, enabling her to expand into a producer, curator, visual artist, teacher, and a reliable asset to any endeavor and team. Her mentors, some of the innovators of the Street & Club dance cultures, support, encourage, and inspire her to identify cultural references, to be involved and engaged in the community, and through pedagogy help carry the weight of African diasporic legacy. Nubian Néné is the creator, curator and artistic director of Waack Bazaar, The Essence Experience, Glasses & Laces, and A Lady in The House Dance Company

IG: @nubiannene

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Oneika Phillips

Dominique Morisseau

Oneika Phillips

Called “the first Grenadian woman to on Broadway”, Oneika Phillips is a proud Caribbean Ambassador in the American Arts scene. Her impressive Broadway credits include "1776" (discussing the contradictions and complexities of the founding of the United States), "FELA!" (exploring the music and activism of Nigerian musician, Fela Kuti), "Spongebob Squarepants, The Musical" (featured on Paramount +), "Violet" (as assistant to the Choreographer), and “Amazing Grace” (tracing the roots of the hymn written by slave owner turned abolitionist, John Newton).

IG @DragonPassionFruit.

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Film industry support conch shell international film fest

Oluwaseun Babalola

Oluwaseun Babalola is an award-winning director, Emmy-nominated producer, exhibited photographer, and nonprofit founder/executive director. She has produced for CNN, HBO, CNBC, PBS, Netflix, AMC, Starz, and The Africa Channel, among others. She is also a DOC NYC 40 under 40 Honoree, an initiative celebrating emerging talent in the documentary field. A community organizer with over a decade of film, television, and travel expertise in 20+ countries, Oluwaseun's passion for storytelling led to the creation of Kosinima, Inc., a nonprofit founded to provide funding and career support for African and African diasporic media professionals, including two short film grant funds.

IG: @seunbabalola_

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Suzette Burton

Oluwaseun Babalola

Suzette Burton is an award-winning filmmaker with a B.F.A. in Film/Video from Pratt Institute. She co-produced "Daddy Don't Go" and is currently directing multiple projects, including "Tribal Strands."

IG: @tribalstrands, @happylifesuz

janaye coleman

Oluwaseun Babalola

Sherando Ferril

Creative Producer Janaye Coleman is the founder of Everything Social, a media and events agency specializing in marketing and special events. A Florida A&M University alumna, she was born in Miami and proudly embraces her Bahamian heritage. IG: @EverythingSocial

Sherando Ferril

Oluwaseun Babalola

Sherando Ferril

Sherando Ferril, a trailblazer in the film industry, embodies the vibrant essence of Caribbean culture on the global stage. With over three decades of experience, she navigated her journey from Jamaica to Hollywood, As the CEO of YAAD BRIDGE Entertainment, Sherando has championed authentic Caribbean narratives, leveraging her extensive experience in film and media production, directing, acting and teaching. Her leadership has spearheaded projects that resonate with diverse audiences, enriching Caribbean storytelling and establishing a global network across Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

IG: @sherandoferril

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Alexandra Foucard

Alexandra Foucard, a Haitian-born, Grammy-nominated Broadway actor and filmmaker, brings her heritage and LGBTQ+ advocacy to her art. As a founder of The I AM Collective she spotlight seldom heard voices and promotes diversity thought. Alexandra is currently developing a dramatic series, The Storm, and a crypto rom-com, BK Crypto: A Love Story.

www.alexandrafoucard.com

@the_AlexandraFoucard

melissa gelineau

Alexandra Foucard

Melissa Gelineau is head of development for Laurence Fishburne's Cinema Gypsy Productions. She has been a senior-level executive at NBCU International and at Mohawk Productions, where she oversaw all development and day-to-day creative for one of Warner Bros. most prolific production companies. Melissa hails from Las Vegas, and is a graduate of USC's School of Cinema/Television.

ian harnarine

Alexandra Foucard

ian harnarine

Ian Harnarine was born in Toronto to parents from Trinidad. His films have screened and won awards at festivals around the world. He teaches writing and directing at NYU.

IG @harnarine

Steven Harper

Alexandra Foucard

ian harnarine

Steve Harper's TV writing credits include Co-Executive Producer on Tracker and Stargirl. Other TV: God Friended Me, Tell Me Your Secrets, American Crime, and Covert Affairs. His web series SEND ME, earned a 2016 Emmy Nomination. Coaches writers through Your Creative Life, in YouTube posts and on The Secret Writer Podcast.

IG: @creating4good

CEdric Hill

Victoria I.V. King

Stacey Holman

Emmy-nominated producer and director Cedric Hill has garnered acclaim for his multifaceted contributions to film and theatre. Founding To & Fro Productions in 2005, Cedric established a legacy dedicated to crafting compelling narratives with depth and sophistication.

IG: @chill2772

Stacey Holman

Victoria I.V. King

Stacey Holman

Stacey L. Holman has directed and produced several award-winning documentaries on PBS. She’s series produced/directed three series hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: GOSPEL, The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song, and Making Black America: Through the Grapevine.

IG: @butterflyslh

Victoria I.V. King

Viktoria I.V. King is an acclaimed Award-Winning Director known for her boundary-pushing artistry. A finalist for the ABC Discovers Showcase. Past Projects premiered at the Asian American Film Festival, Canadian Screen Award Qualifying, Female Eye Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival & Cinequest Film & VR Film Festival.

IG: @kingviktoria

charles nuckolls

Victoria I.V. King

Charles Nuckolls is a writer, director and producer of film, television and theatre. The Emmy Award Nominee has developed work in Europe, Asia, North America and the Caribbean.

IG @charlesnuckolls

RANDI GLASS

princess a. hairston

Randi Glass is a Casting Director with 18-years of film and television credits under her name. She began as an intern at Susan Shopmaker Casting nearly two decades ago and she’s still there!

Recent work: The Holdovers, La

IG: @randiglass1

princess a. hairston

Princess A. Hairston has edited, produced and directed several indie films as well as edited doc series for Netflix, Amazon and Hulu.

IG: @princessahairston

joy t. lane

princess a. hairston

joy t. lane

Joy Lane is a dynamic director-producer and audition coach, with 20+ years of experience motivating award-winning performances and revolutionizing actors' careers

IG through personalized mentorship and transformative coaching.

IG: @joytlane9

simone pero

thomas h. stewart

joy t. lane

Emmy-nominated producer Simone Pero is founder of For Impact Productions whose portfolio includes LILLY starring Patricia Clarkson, THE TALE starring Laura Dern, and the soon-to-be released VIVA VERDI!

thomas h. stewart

Thomas H. Stewart is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker with nearly two decades of experience in the entertainment industry. Known for his compelling storytelling and innovative visual narratives, he has worked across various genres in film and television. His career highlights include significant contributions to projects like Steve Harvey's social media platforms and award-nominated work for LAUSD's "Spotlight Arts." Stewart's dedication to storytelling extends into his work as a producer, director, and visionary filmmaker, with a focus on creating impactful, thought-provoking content that resonates with diverse audiences.

IG: @renazanz

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