The Skylark Negril Beach Resort is excited to announce its 3rd staging of THE SKYLARK FILM FESTIVAL this upcoming weekend. The event will showcase a host of films made in Jamaica by Jamaicans with collaborations from overseas creators. A seminar on the “Growth and Opportunities in the JA Film Industry” will be held on Saturday, November 5th at 4:30pm with a panel of industry leaders and experts discussing the expanding business. The film screenings will be held on November 4th – 5th 2022 on the beach of the Skylark property, starting at 7:00pm.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th AT 7:00pm
SHORT FILMS
Before Yu Dead
Directed by Mykal Cushnie
Before you die your life flashes before your eyes, this story is about one youth and those final flashes.
Cross My Heart
Directed by Sontenish Myers
An American teen visits her family in Jamaica and discovers secrets that changes her perspective of loved ones.
Sugarcake
Directed by Josh Paul
Damian Walker, a security officer on the verge of suicide one night, is interrupted by a prostitute named Sugarcake.
Traytown
Directed by Gareth Cobran & Nadean Rawlins
Powerful woman of status running for office but hiding a secret from her husband and constituents.
FEATURE FILM
Blackjack Christmas
Directed by Victoria Rowell
One sister migrates to the United States, while the other stays behind in their native Jamaica. When addiction threatens to tear the family apart, the sisters find their way back to one another and rebuild their bond.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th AT 4:30pm
INDUSTRY SEMINAR
Growth And Opportunity in the Jamaican Film Industry
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th AT 7:00pm
SHORT FILMS
Sunday
Directed by Kyle Chin
Randy seeks refuge in his neighbourhood church after committing a crime but will he get it?
Out Of Many
Directed by Rebecca Williams
Out of Many explores the pervasive social disparity in Kingston, Jamaica from the perspective of a teenage girl.
Grave Digger
Directed by Gabrielle Blackwood
Forced into a peculiar profession, two boys seek to escape poverty and death on the streets of Kingston, where bullets fly and the innocent die.
Nice Lady
Directed by Kaiel Eytle
A normal journey home turns into a deadly hunt as Ally
becomes the target of the evil Kanaima.
FEATURE FILM
Yardie
Directed by Idris Elba
The story of a Jamaican immigrant in London who becomes consumed with avenging the murder of his older brother.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th AT 4:30pm
INDUSTRY SEMINAR
Growth And Opportunity in the Jamaican Film Industry
The seminar will have 5 panelists:
Moderated by: Tashara Johnson
Chief Operating Officer of the LAB, one of the leading Production houses in the country.
