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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 10/3/2025
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 self-financed & fully produced.
Be part of a growing movement to amplify Caribbean voices in film!
Join us on Thursday, September 18th, 2025 at Queens Public Library for a powerful evening of short films at our CSIFF Community Screening— presented in partnership with Queens Public Library.
This is a free public event spotlighting bold, thought-provoking films by Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora filmmakers.
Date: Thursday, Sept 18th 2025 - 5pm-7:30pm
Location: Queens Public Library Forest Hills Branch
Admission: Free | All are welcome!
Participate in a dynamic Q&A session with featured filmmakers!
Connect with community members who value authentic, underrepresented stories!
(This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and administered by Flushing Town Hall.)
Why Attend?
Watch compelling short films that reflect the richness and complexity of Caribbean heritage & meet filmmakers.
About SONS OF AN UNKNOWN FATHER
Sons of an Unknown Father tells the story of the first Black saint of the Americas, Martin de Porres. Born into slavery in Lima, Peru in the 1600s, Martin aspired to break through the chains of his bondage by devoting his life to the Catholic Church. But no matter how virtuous Martin was, nothing could break through the barriers of his oppression. Until one day, Martin discovers he has the power to heal people with his bare hands. Suddenly viewed as the second son of God, people come from far and wide to meet the man with the magic hands. Martin's burden becomes too much and he is forced to make a decision - self-preservation or self-sacrifice?
Language: English & Spanish
THEMES EXPLORED:
Faith, fatherhood, family, redemption
About THE BUZZER
AMELIA and her longtime partner MATTHEW are applying to foster a kid. The Newark homeowners, though of color, are considered part of the gentrifying wave that's radically changing the city. They are reminded of this fact loudly and often by their sole tenant, OCTAVIA. The couple navigates the surprise of Amelia's ex, DAVIDA unexpectedly showing up to evaluate the couple's foster application. When young TALARIQ becomes AMELIA and MATTHEW’s foster son, the couple's collective and individual understandings of class, race/ethnicity, family, sexuality and love are strained and tested.
Language: English
THEMES EXPLORED:
class, race/ethnicity, family, sexuality and love
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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