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ART THAT AWAKENS
At Conch Shell Productions (CSP), our mission is to awaken American audiences to the unique voices of emerging Caribbean diaspora and the Caribbean playwrights and screenwriters.
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 series, 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.
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.
TOPIC: THE ARTIST'S JOURNEY TO CREATIVE SELF EMPOWERMENT
About our guest:
Juliette Jeffers is an award winning Caribbean-American actor, playwright, producer, solo show coach and director. She is currently recurring on “Tulsa King” and her eight episode arc on “The Residence” will air on 3/20 on Netflix.
Host Magaly Colimon-Christopher chats with Tia Smith about Yale Repertory Theatre's production of "Eden" written by Trinidadian American artist Steve Carter, and the timeless impact of Mr. Carter's work.
"I recommend Magaly and Conch Shell productions because the work that is created is so important and necessary to our world. This platform for creation is a nurturing space for artists that find it hard to find safe spaces to create. Thank you, Magaly for creating this space! "
"Thought-provoking, inspirational and relevant Caribbean works supported by authenticity and powerful story-telling. "
"I highly recommend Conch Shell Productions and their work. "
"CSIFF2022 was fantastic! This festival is so thoughtfully organized with many opportunities for filmmakers to interact and engage virtually through Filmocracy in meaningful conversation. The podcast conversations were also a great feature. The focus and commitment to film as tool for social justice was exciting. The voices of the Caribbean diaspora represented in the festival is an invaluable contribution to the field. The organization, communication, and hospitality was impressive!"
"CSIFF2024 Another impressive film festival. The whole staff is incredibly professional, as was the whole Festival All communication was timely. I appreciated the opportunity to be interviewed about my film, and all the many opportunities provided to the filmmakers. Magaly, the festival's founding director, is a trailblazer, keep your eyes out for the growth of CSIFF. As a Caribbean maker I also appreciate the TRUE breath, depth and inclusivity of ALL Caribbean filmmaking voices, not the stereotypes of us or the more traditional version of our stories alone. Thank you."
"I'm very grateful to have been selected and invited in the festival. Great schedule and great films. Definitely a very original and promising way to meet and network virtually. Very reminiscent of the real thing! Very well organized and the communication was great, complete, and helpful. Long live the CSIFF!"
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.
If you have any questions about our upcoming events, or opportunities to support our mission, feel free to email us.
Queens, New York, New York 11367, United States