1261 Film Festival 2019 Impact Report

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2019 IMPACT REPORT

What began as an idea to have a simple film screening in Grenada, promote

morphed and

into

inspire

an

fellow

international

filmmakers

of

movement color

from

to the

Caribbean and beyond!

As I reflect on this amazing year, I'm still high from all the supportive and creative energies that permeated our path when

debuting

our

initiatives

and

the

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inaugural

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12 N

61 W

Grenadian Film Festival, May 2019.

Our team at 1261 Film Festival remains fiercely dedicated to building

an

international

collaboration,

community

opportunities,

and

that

support

champions for

visual

storytellers from Grenada and throughout the Caribbean and African Diaspora.

A special thanks to our fantastic team, devoted community of

volunteers,

filmmakers,

and

great

partners,

audiences

who've

sponsors, supported

passionate our

1261

Film

Festival and 1261 International Film Tour this past year.

We hope you will consider joining us again in Grenada, May 2-9, 2020!

Meschida Philip FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

1261 GRENADIAN FILM FESTIVAL

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YOUR VISION ALLOW OTHER VISIONARIES TO HAVE EXPOSURE. NADHEGE PTAH AMERICAN-HAITIAN FILMMAKER, ACTRESS 4

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Director's Note

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2019 IMPACT

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Filmmaker PROFILES

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Festival Awards

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Artist Development

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Volunteers

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1261 International

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Community Partners

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2020...

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Submissions

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SECOND ANNUAL 1261 FILM FESTIVAL

MAY 2 - 9, 2020 |GRENADA

CALL FOR

ENTRIES. DOCUMENTARIES FICTIONS SCI-FI ANIMATIONS MUSIC VIDEOS DRONE FILMS

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

Films

Sep 30, 2019 | Early Deadline

associative motifs rooted in the

Nov 30, 2019 | Regular Deadline

cultural and social elements

Dec 31, 2019 | Late Deadline Jan 31, 2020 | Extended Deadline SUBMIT ONLINE AT: FILMFREEWAY.COM/1261FILMFESTIVAL

should

depict

or

have

and

experiences of the people from the Caribbean and its Diaspora.

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The first annual 12 N 61 W Grenadian Film Festival (1261 Film Festival) championed and promoted the best independent visual storytellers from the Caribbean and African Diaspora in May 2019, setting a new precedence in Grenada.

Our programing team, Eva Minemar, Meschida Philip, Dolores Diaz and Princess Donelan curated a diverse and inclusive selection of contemporary films allowing audiences to enjoy independent films, which otherwise they would not have the chance to see outside of the 1261 Film Festival in Grenada.

The 2019 season featured :

50

films screened from

13

countries with several making Grenadian and regional premieres.

40%

of the films programmed came from female filmmakers.

10%

of the program was dedicated to the LGBTQ

showcase co-hosted by GrenChap.

16%

films programmed featured Grenadian filmmakers, crew and actors.

The 1261 Film Festival team remains committed to providing creative spaces, opportunities and experiences for local, regional, and international visual artist, industry professionals, educators, and audiences to network, inspire, and discuss strategies to support and distribute Caribbean and Black voices in cinema on the global market.

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GRENADIAN FILM FESTIVAL

THE FIRST OF IT'S KIND IN GRENADA. ILLUMINATING WORKSHOPS ABOUT KEY FACETS OF THE FILM INDUSTRY BY ACTUAL SEASONED INDUSTRY EXPERTS. ALSO A WIDE SELECTION OF FILMS APPLICABLE TO GRENADA AND ALL PEOPLE OF CARIBBEAN/AFRICAN ANCESTRY. SAMUEL OGILVIE G R E N A D I A N

V I S U A L

A R T I S T ,

A C T O R

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FILMMAKER COMMUNITY FILMMAKER PROFILES 1261 FILM COMMUNITY FILMMAKER PROFILES 1261 FILM COMMUNITY FILMMAKER PROFILES FILMMAKER COMMUNITY FILMMAKER PROFILES 1261 FILM COMMUNITY FILMMAKER PROFILES

1261 FILM COMMUNITY FILMMAKER PROFILES

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JURY WINNERS CONFERRED TO:

Miquel Galofre's - "Breaking The Cycle" (Best Feature Award) Cassie Quarless & Usayd Younis’ - "Generation Revolution" (Best World Cinema) Joshua Paul's - "Kinto" (Best Short Narrative) Thomas Harrad & Reuben Millns’ - "Jab Jab" (Best Short Documentary) Akley Olton’s - "Black Doll" (First-time Filmmaker Award) Raymond Malinga’s - "A Kalabanda Ate My Homework" (Best Animation)

1261

FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS

Undaunted, humanizing and intimate stories prevailed across categories.

Awards designed and sponsored by Maria Mc Clafferty from Pardise Art Glass, Grenada.

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ARTIST DEVELOPMENT As part of our commitment to furthering the development of the visual arts community, we partnered with leading regional and international industry experts to facilitate our 2019 workshops during the 2019 festival season.

The workshop included:

Film Production - Leslie Ann Wills-Caton, Filmmaker & Producer | Fixer Film Studios Script Writing - Stacia Yearwood, MFA in Creative Writing | I Hope This Message Finds You Well

Crowdfunding - Christina Raia, Filmmaker and

Head of Education & Outreach | Seed

& Spark

Film Distribution - Christina Raia, Seed & Spark Attendees had the opportunity to garner insights regarding current industry production trends, how to source funds for film projects, what would it take to get their films distributed, and the current landscape of the film market in the Caribbean and North America.

EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS:

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V OT LE UE NR S

It's a great opportunity for young local filmmakers to showcase and learn from people who are already in the movie industry.

As a volunteer, I think it's one unique event that can have a lasting impact for Grenada and the wider Caribbean.

~ JASON

MOOREÂ - VOLUNTEER

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the 1261 Film Festival.

We're thankful for our volunteers who generously dedicated their time and commitment to our 2019 Film Festival season.

We aim to provide opportunities to gain handson experience in the film industry. Our volunteers had a chance to help create the festival's overall experience while networking with creatives and the community.

Want to join our volunteer community for 2020?

Apply at www.1261filmfestival.com/volunteer

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INTERNATIONAL CARIBBEAN | NORTH AMERICA | ENGLAND

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The 1261 International Film Series Tour is an extension of the 12°N61°W Grenadian Film Festival. We partnered with other contemporary Caribbean Creative outlets, including Film and Folklore Festival, thenublack and Caribbean Pop-up Cinema to promote flavors of Caribbean storytelling and culture to global audiences.

The 1261 International Film Series Tour launched it's 2019 season at the Stuart Cinema Cafe in New York, then the Berkshire Museum in Massachusetts. We have also crossed the pond into England and made stops at the Mockingbird Cinema & Kitchen in Birmingham and Tudor Rose in London where audiences got a taste of the 1261 Film Festival's program selections.

2019 INTERNATIONAL COLLOBRATIONS Film and Folklore Festival | Trinidad & Tobago

Caribbean-Pop Up Cinema Birmingham, United Kingdom

Thenublk, London United Kingdom

Massachusetts, United States

New York, United States

London, United Kingdom

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Berkshire museum | Massachusetts

Sighting the need and taking the lead... looking forward to 2020!

- Jackie Bailey, Grenadian Photographer & Editor

Soul Sundays Networking meet n greet | London

COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SPONSORS

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! y t i l i b i s i v

2020 2ND ANNUAL 1261 FILM FESTIVAL

COME EXPERIENCE 1261 FILM FESTIVAL

COMMUNITY SCREENINGS WORKSHOPS NETWORKING

PARTY

MORE THAN JUST FILMS

MAY 2 - 9, 2020 | GRENADA SECOND ANNUAL 1261 FILM FESTIVAL

CALL FOR

ENTRIES. ENTRIES .

DOCUMENTARIES FICTIONS SCI-FI

ANIMATIONS

MUSIC VIDEOS DRONE FILMS

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

Films

Sep 30, 2019 | Early Deadline

associative motifs rooted in the

Nov 30, 2019 | Regular Deadline

cultural and social elements

Dec 31, 2019 | Late Deadline Jan 31, 2020 | Extended Deadline SUBMIT ONLINE AT: FILMFREEWAY.COM/1261FILMFESTIVAL

should

depict

or

have

and

experiences of the people from the Caribbean and its Diaspora.

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Happy Holidays!

and a Creative 2020!

THE 1261 FILM FESTIVAL TEAM

Join Us! If you believe the voice of the independent artist from the Caribbean & African Diaspora is critically important to our culture, please consider supporting us or joining our 1261 creative community.

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