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ART THAT AWAKENS
art that awakens by Caribbean heritage Writers
we are...Conch Shell Productions
OUR MISSION
At Conch Shell Productions (CSP), our mission is to awaken American audiences to the unique voices of emerging Caribbean diaspora and the Caribbean theatre and film artists.
To do so, we create spaces for Caribbean heritage artists to own their narrative, and for audiences to learn more about them and their work.
Our initiatives include our new works development incubator CSP Artist Collective, new works reading series (Bluelight Series, Conch Shell New Works Fest, Reset Series), artist workshops, CSP Artist Chat monthly talk show, and our Conch Shell International Film Fest.
Ever since our first theatre festival in 2019 (Hear Her Call Caribbean American Women's Theatre Festival) Conch Shell Productions has inspired social change by sharing the work of over 120 Caribbean heritage film and theatre makers with over 15,000 audience members (in person and online) redefining perspectives about Caribbean heritage communities with varied stories, and building bridges between our artists and audiences.
Conch Shell Productions, Inc. is a Queens, New York-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our programs are made possible thanks to generous support of individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsorships.
CSP NEW WORKS FEST 2025 SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED!! 10/1
Seeking one act plays written by Caribbean heritage writers - 10 minutes-30 minutes
Venue: HB Studio Playwrights Theatre 122 Bank Street, NYC
(This event is hosted in partnership with HB Studio)
Fest Dates:
Dec 4, 5 & 6, 2025
👉 Note: CSP New Works Fest is a presenting platform. Productions MUST be self-financed
our final 2025 Csiff COMMUNITY screenings
OCTOBER 16TH AT YORK COLLEGE
Presented by Conch Shell Productions in partnership with York College Performing & Fine Arts Department
Join us for an unforgettable evening of bold, pandemic-era cinema. Both films were created virtually during the height of COVID-19 using Zoom—yet they feature dynamic action shots and striking graphics that prove the power of storytelling is unstoppable.
📅 Thursday, October 16, 2025
5:00–7:30 PM Film Screening + Q&A
York College, CUNY
Academic Core Building
RM 3D-01
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
Jamaica, NY
Featured Films:
AFTERSHOCKS: A TETRALOGY OF OUR TIMES
written by Magaly Colimon-Christopher (Haitian heritage) & Juan Ramírez Jr. (Puerto Rican heritage); directed by Teisha Duncan (Jamaican heritage) & Pat Golden
A four-part cinematic narrative journey exploring how Caribbean and Caribbean-American communities navigate the “aftershocks” of COVID-19 pandemic—through resilience, imagination, love, laughter and hope.
(English w/Spanish subtitles)
ENTRE PUERTO RICO Y RICHMOND: WOMEN IN RESISTANCE SHALL NOT BE MOVED
written & directed by Alicia Díaz (Puerto Rican heritage)
Filmed in a historic tobacco warehouse, this bilingual dance film honors Black female stemmers and Puerto Rican anti-colonial activists as icons of resistance.
(Spanish w/English subtitles)
RISE UP
written & directed by Grace Stelk (Surinamese heritage)
A bird faces the centuries-old struggle for freedom while fighting for survival.
(Dutch w/English subtitles)
THE JILL OF THE TRADE
written & directed by Charysse Tia Harper (Trinidadian heritage)
A documentary that introduces five women who share their experiences of success and hardship in male-dominated professions, including one of the few female mayors in Afghanistan.
(Various languages w/English subtitles)
Following the screenings, stay for a live Q&A moderated by Proffes
FREE Admission
RSVP required to enter the college venue.
LIMITED STREET PARKING AVAILABLE.
Parking is available in York College's parking lot across from the venue for $10.
Oct 17th at King Manor Museum
Presented by Conch Shell Productions in partnership with King Manor Museum
Join us for an unforgettable evening of film, history, and community! Experience bold, thought-provoking short films by Caribbean heritage filmmakers exploring themes of identity, resilience, and heritage.
Friday, October 17, 2025
4:00 PM Tour of King Manor Museum's Jamaica|Jamaica Exhibit
5:00–7:00 PM Film Screening + Q&A
King Manor Museum,
150-03 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY
LOKO
written & directed by Angelina Villapiano (Puerto Rican)
A modern Latina city girl goes to extreme lengths to connect to her Indigenous island heritage.
SWEET RIND
written by JR Roache (Jamaican)
A tactically elite pastor’s daughter struggles with forgiving her sister’s killer while she delivers her brand of justice in her father’s unfinished church basement in Kingston, Jamaica.
I MARRIED A BLACK REPUBLICAN
written by Magaly Colimon-Christopher (Haitian heritage) directed by Pat Golden
It's November 3rd, 2020: As the nation waits to find out who will be the next president of the United States, Grace, a staunch Bajan American Democrat seeks her brother’s guidance as she struggles with the realization that her new groom is secretly - a Republican!
SINS OF THE FATHER
written & directed by Azriel Bahahoor (Trinidadian)
A priest has his devotion put to the test as he listens to the confession of an ex-convict, one who was incarcerated at a prison he visited years ago.
SEAT ARE LIMITED.
HURRY! RSVP.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our upcoming events, or opportunities to support our mission, feel free to email us.
CONCH SHELL PRODUCTIONS INC
Queens, New York, New York 11367, United States
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