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ART THAT AWAKENS
art that awakens by Caribbean Diaspora & Caribbean Writers
October 10-13, 2024 - CONCH SHELL INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST
Conch Shell International Film Fest 2024 (CSIFF '24) will take place on October 10-13, 2024, at Midway Regal Cinemas, 108-22 Queens Blvd, Queens, NY 11375.
Conch Shell Productions presents our 3rd annual Conch Shell International Film Fest this Fall: Thursday October 10, 2024-October 13, 2024 at Regal UA Midway Cinemas - 108-22 Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills Queens.
Conch Shell International Film Fest’s (CSIFF) 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.
CSIFF aims to broaden the perspectives of all who attend by creating a space for empowering, positive and inspirational exchange. Join us as we CELEBRATE Caribbean and Caribbean diaspora stories.
CSIFF'24 is a showcase of the creative voices of indie and student film directors and writers of the Caribbean Diaspora and the Caribbean whose work inspires social change.
conch shell international film fest opening night - oct 10
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Join us for the 3rd Annual Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF) Opening Night Celebration
October 10th, 2024,at Regal UA Midway Cinema, 108-22 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375..
CEREMONY
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7PM
Haitian American Okai Musik (percussionist/conch shell player) PERFORMS
followed by
CSIFF Founder Magaly Colimon-Christopher's
WELCOME SPEECH
ICONIC CARIBBEAN ARTIST
ICONIC CARIBBEAN ARTIST
ICONIC CARIBBEAN ARTIST
Conch Shell IFF 24 celebrates Iconic Caribbean Artist Frank Alvin Silvera.
Our celebration starts with the
SPECIAL SCREENING of
The American Theatre of BEing (directed by Elle Jae Stewart). This documentary is a celebration of the legacy of Jamaican American character actor and theatrical director Frank Alvin Silvera with a special screening of The American Theatre of BEing.
POST SCREENING PANEL
ICONIC CARIBBEAN ARTIST
ICONIC CARIBBEAN ARTIST
Haitian American C. Truth will moderate a conversation with Laiona Michelle, Samuel Smith, Donei Hall, Carolyn Grimstead, and Lawrence Evans.
The panel will be followed by a Special Announcement.
The Opening Nigh Ceremony closes with Okai Musik's performance.
conch shell international film fest workshops & pitch event
DEVISING FILM WORKSHOP
Using interactive practices for collaboration and exploration of your next film idea.
Using devised theatre exercises as both a way to network and instantly create a short film idea with fellow industry professionals. Focusing on this year’s theme of Awakening, the instructor will guide participants in exercises that explore effective collaborative practices.
About instructor:
Instructor: Tanya Perez
Tanya Perez is a Nuyorican playwright, performer, and filmmaker exploring the human condition through dark comedies. Notable TV and film credits include Orange Is the New Black, Jessica Jones, Blue Bloods, Madam Secretary & Hal Hartley's Ned Rifle opposite Parker Posey.
As a filmmaker, she was a finalist at the Women in Comedy HBO Insider Competition twice and has won Best Actress at Story Mode Shorts Festival and Best Actress at Outlanta Con. Proud member of SAG-AFTRA, AEA, and Latinx Playwrights Circle. Forever a clown. IG: @tanyaperezrulez
LOCATION:
Resorts World NYC
110-00 Rockaway Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11420
Filmmaker Pitch Event: 12pm-1:30pm
CSIFF24 Official Selection filmmaker Danae Grandison and Unproduced Screenplay Semifinalist Iraisa Ann Reilly will pitch their original scripted film/televison projects to an esteemed committee of industry professionals: Oluwaseun Babalola , Janaye Coleman, Sherando Ferril, Melissa Gelineau, Steve Harper, Viktoria I.V. King, Thomas H. Stewart.
Following each pitch the panelists will give the writers feedback. Panelists will have the option to offer to mentor give you strategies and resources to improve your pitch.
LOCATION:
Resorts World NYC
110-00 Rockaway Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11420
How to Optimize Relationships With Film Commission to Stretch Your Budget: 2pm-3:30pm
WORKHSOP
The focus of this workshop will be ideal strategies for indie filmmakers to optimize opportunities and resources available at film commissions.
About Instructor
Johntrae Williams is the Founder and Executive Director of the Central Pennsylvania Film Commission, which oversees entertainment industry partnerships while branding Central PA as a hub for in-demand creative talent and a resource for the film industry.
LOCATION:
Resorts World NYC
110-00 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11420
ways to watch csiff films october 10-13
In Person
CSIFF Film Block Screenings
October 11-13
12pm-9:30pm
For film schedule click the link below
Location
Midway Movie Theatre
108-22 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills New York 11367
E, F or R trains
or LIRR to Forest Hills Queens
Video on Demand
Can’t attend in person?
Stream #CSIFF24 films online from Oct. 10-13, wherever you are! Don’t forget to vote for the Audience Choice Award by 5pm on Oct. 13. Ticket purchase includes a ballot reminder.
Location:
Your laptop, phone or tv
CSIFF24 films available for VOD viewing October 10 - October 13
Watch one film: $5
Watch all CSIFF Official Selection films: $30
Friday October 11 - panels
Panel 1 - Friday Oct 11 @ 11am
Creating films with limited resources involves a blend of creativity, strategic planning, and leveraging partnerships effectively. This panel will address ways to navigate these challenges and options: Utilizing Partnerships, Script Development, Budgeting and Planning.
Panel moderator: Cedric Hill
Panelists: Lunise Cerin "Victorine", Johntrea Williams, Charles Nuckolls, Livingston Steele "The Theory Of Josue'"
LOCATION
Queens Public Library at Forest Hills
108-19 71st Ave
Forest Hills, New York 11375
(across from Midway Movie Theater)
Panel 2 - Friday Oct 11 @ 1:30pm
Caribbean heritage filmmakers share their journey to telling their stories their way.
PANEL
The stories we tell reinforce traditions, explore our myths and clarify our life and history. CSIFF2024 Official Selection filmmakers will discuss how their Caribbean backgrounds influence their stories and their approach to filmmaking
Panel Moderator: C. Truth, Magaly Colimon-Christiopher
Panelists: Danae Grandison "Unspoken", Rashad Frett "Ricky", Tamika R. Guishard Forget-Me-Not", Rasheed Peters "Some Sweet Day"
LOCATION
Queens Public Library at Forest Hills
108-19 71st Ave
Forest Hills, New York 11375
(across from Midway Movie Theater)
Panel 3 - The Future of Cinema for Caribbean Filmmakers: 3:00PM-3:45PM
An informed moderated discussion on the versatility and prosperous future of cinema & storytelling being told authentically by filmmakers from the Caribbean Diaspora. This discussion will highlight successes, challenges, and opportunities currently happening and will continue to do so.
Panel moderator: Viktoria-Isabella V. King
Panelists: Stephon Bristol "See You Yesterday", Suzette Burton, Micheal "Mickey" T. Campbell "Jamaica Story", Princes A. Harston, Lena Benita Jackson, Magaly Colimon-Christopher
LOCATION
Queens Public Library at Forest Hills
108-19 71st Ave
Forest Hills, New York 11375
(across from Midway Movie Theater)
saturday October 12 panels
Collaboration Strategies That Enable International Co-Productions: 11am-11:45am
PANEL
Filming Abroad: Identifying partnerships, building your production team, managing personalities and expectations, potential roadblocks, and best practices when filming in another country.
Panel moderator: Stacey Holman.
Panelists: Danae Grandison "Unspoken", Ian Harnarine, Misael Martinez "Raíces (Roots)”
LOCATION
Queens Public Library at Forest Hills
108-19 71st Ave
Forest Hills, New York 11375
(across from Midway Movie Theater)
Rethinking the Actor/Director Relationship: 1:30pm-2:15pm
Rethinking the Actor/Director Relationship will delve into the intricate dynamics of this vital collaboration. It will explore various acting methodologies such as Stanislavski, Meisner, and Method Acting, highlighting the importance of character research, emotional and physical preparation, and self-care practices for actors.
Panel Moderator: Melvin James
Panelists: Anna Ciancilli, Dominic Davis "James", Tracey Moore, Oneika Phillips
LOCATION
Queens Public Library at Forest Hills
108-19 71st Ave
Forest Hills, New York 11375
(across from Midway Movie Theater)
Impact Producing: Targeted Marketing for Audiences, Platforms, Festivals, and Beyond: 3pm-3:45pm
Explore strategies for impact producing through targeted marketing for audiences, platforms, organizations, and film festivals. This panel reveals effective techniques for boosting your project’s visibility and influence across various channels, maximizing its reach and effectiveness during pre- and post-production.
Panel moderator: Alexandra Foucard
Panelists: Randi Glass, Chris Riley, Claire Ayoub,
Simone Pero, Joy T. Lane, Danielle King
LOCATION
Queens Public Library at Forest Hills
108-19 71st Ave
Forest Hills, New York 11375
(across from Midway Movie Theater)
(presented in partnership with THE I AM COLLECTIVE)
join our film fest volunteer crew
We are accepting applications for Conch Shell International Film Fest volunteers.
This our chance to not only meet filmmakers and film artists, but also to learn more about Conch Shell Productions and join their mission to bring Caribbean heritage narratives centerstage.
Join our community!
Click below to apply.
Join conch shell productions' actor list
We are thankful for the amazingly talented community of actors who have breathed life into the characters imagined and written by the CSP community playwrights of the years. If you would like to be considered for future readings and productions, click the link below and submit your info.
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Queens, New York, New York 11367, United States
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