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Monday, Nov 2, 6pm, CP- Lauderdale
MY FATHER’S LAND
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WORLD
CINEMA
DOCUMENTARY & FEATURE
UNITED STATES PREMIERE FDirector: Miquel Galofre & K. Tyler Johnston
Bahamas, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Trinidad & Tobago / 2015 / 62 min / .mov / English +Creole, Spanish w/English sub-titles
Papa Jah, a humble gardener, has lived in the Bahamas for 40 years. He returns to Haiti to see his 103 year old father and reunite with the land he left. Writers & Producers: Miquel Galofre, K. Tyler Johnston / Cinematographer: Miquel Galofre/ Editor: Miquel Galofre / Composer: Pol Dunyo Contact: Tyler Johnston - Tylerjbarr@gmail.com Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HXAQanQTo8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myfathersland
THE DIRECTORS: Miquel Galofre is a documentary filmmaker born in Barcelona and based in the Caribbean. He has worked as a Director, Producer, Photographer and Editor for more than 25 years. With experience in television, commercials and feature film production, he has traveled extensively and filmed on location around the world. Miquel brings fresh insights and master craftsmanship to all his projects. His documentary “Songs Of Redemption” won the best documentary award at Krakow film festival in 2014 and recently his feature documentary “Art Connect” won the premier award at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival.
K. Tyler Johnston is an award winning, Artist, Producer, Director, and Actor, with American and Caribbean roots. He has 20 years of experience in event and motion picture production in the United States and though out the Caribbean. Tyler has worked with the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival, the Santa Cruz Film Festival and founded the Portland Maine Film Festival in 2009. He works hands on managing diverse projects and people, keeping the energy positive and goals on target.
WHAT ABOUT LOVE
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Monday, Nov 2, 8pm, CP- Lauderdale
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Director: Willys Michel Haiti-USA / 2015 / 90 min / DVD / English +French and Haitian Creole w/English sub-titles Sponsored by
What About Love is a Haitian-American film loosely base on the classic tragedy of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Set in South Florida, the film dramatizes the story of two political exiled Haitian families, the LaGuerre and the LeRoie. Once joined by idealism and prosperity for a better country, Haiti, the two families are now separated by misguided deeds and goals. Lives are destroyed in the families quest for political power.
Screenplay: Willys Michel / Producers: Winston Bliss and Willys Michel / Cinematographer: Gerald Lee / Editor: Gerald Lee, Willys Michel, and James Pierre / Composer: Erol Josue / Production Designer: Winston Bliss / Art Director: Jose Duran / Principal Cast: John Francois, Lys Berly, Josh Gates, Izary Navarro, Yourie Jean Pierre, Wesley Sean, Erol Josue, Michael Mario Good, and Jacques Santos / Contact: Willys Michel – w.michel@knights.ucf.edu SPeCIaL GueSTS: wILLyS MICHeL + CaST & CRew
THE DIRECTOR: Willys Michel, commenced his cinematic career as a Production Coordinator for the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival under the direction of Gregory von Hausch. Shortly thereafter, Willys ventured to New York to expand his expertise. The filmmaker's production resume includes affiliations with: The Hudlin Brothers, The Black Filmmakers Foundation, Private Screenings Inc., TV Interactive, and Alternative Media and Filmworks.
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