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csiff24 opening night at Regal cinema
Celebrities and film industry insiders in celebrated the 2024 Conch Shell International Film Fest's Opening Night Gala.
The 3rd Annual Conch Shell International Film Fest opened with the percussive rhythms of Okai Musik, followed by founder Magaly Colimon-Christopher's Welcome Speech.
Conch Shell International Film Fest 2024 paid tribute posthumously to Jamaican American performing artist Frank Alvin Silvera with our opening night world premiere screening of "The American Theatre of BEing " a documentary celebrating Mr. Silvera's contributions to film and theatre.
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celebrities support conch shell international film fest
Odley Jean
Dominique Morisseau
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
Dominique Morisseau
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, s
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
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), "Sp
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.
Film industry support conch shell international film fest
Oluwaseun Babalola
Oluwaseun Babalola
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 documen
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_
Suzette Burton
Oluwaseun Babalola
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
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
Alexandra Foucard
Alexandra Foucard
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.
@the_AlexandraFoucard
melissa gelineau
Alexandra Foucard
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
Victoria I.V. King
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
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
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
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
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'
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