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Better Mus’ Come – a chant of yesterday for todayBetter Mus’ Come is a drama/suspense film that is geared at exploring the root of many of Jamaica’s post-independence problems. Directed by Storm Saulter, the film is one that will definitely open the doors for social commentary about the 1970’s political atmosphere in Jamaica.
An explosive drama set in 1977 against the backdrop of political gang rivalry that shook Jamaica to its core, Better Mus’ Come follows Ricky (Sheldon Shepherd), a leader of the Skulls gang based in the southside slums of Kingston. The story charts his journey to the event that has come to be known as the Green Bay Massacre. |
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Discounted Flashpoint tickets available onlineKingston, Jamaica:-- FLASHPOINT FILM FESTIVAL goers can secure their tickets online by taking advantage of the discounted early bird special available at IslandStubs.com. Early bird season band tickets for $5000 will be on sale until Saturday, 24 May, after which tickets return to their regular price.
Flashpoint is the Caribbean's premier film festival. This year it will occupy its new Kingston home at Fort Charles and the Historic Naval Hospital, Port Royal on Thursday, June 5 to Sunday June 8. The complete Flashpoint ticket price list is available at the festival website www.flashpointfestival.com. |
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Deadline fast approaching to submit filmsWith the cut-off date just around the corner, Flashpoint is calling for a final film submissions for showing at this year's festival. All films should be received by Wednesday, May 21.
Films will be selected on various criteria. They should have at least one dominant Caribbean element (cast, writer, director, location or subject matter (should resonate with the Caribbean experience). They may be any length but should not have been publicly screened in Jamaica, prior to the staging of the Festival. |
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1692 earthquake sets off wave in local film Industry The winner of a new film competition will have their short movie premiered at the 2008 Flashpoint Film Festival in Port Royal from June 5 – 8. The competition began April 1 and runs until May 1.
Amateur film makers are asked to submit a synopsis of no more than 25 words for a 60 second commercial around the theme, When the Earth Quakes, via the Flashpoint website, www.flashpointfestival.com. The competition is aimed at commemorating the 1962 Port Royal Earthquake which destroyed most of the former premiere port city of Port Royal. |
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Actor auditions open for new Jamaican filmJamaica's premier film production company Firefly Films is holding open auditions to cast actors in a new film – Blood, Gold and Green – by director Paul Bucknor, founder of Firefly Films, and acclaimed director of Goathead and The Full Monty.
The film will explore the world of Kingston gunmen, fringe players, petty thieves and corrupt politics in a highly stylized manner, according to Bucknor. As far as the actors are concerned, considerable screen time will be devoted to conversations and monologues that reveal the characters' senses of humor and perspectives on life. |
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Flashpoint emerges from the Caves and docks at the Port
The Caribbean's premier film festival has upped and moved into the metropolitan of Kingston from the scenic auspice of The Caves, Negril. Thursday, June 5 – Sunday, June 8 will see the historical and picturesque setting of Port Royal hosting the 2008 Flashpoint Film Festival, which is guaranteed to be one for the history books.
Now in its third year, the Flashpoint Film Festival is enthusiastic about the new venue. "Although the Caves Resort in Negril is a wonderful location and the festival has been a great success there, in order for Flashpoint to grow we have decided to bring it closer to Kingston, the hub of the emerging film industry, and make it more accessible to the Jamaican people," said Paul Bucknor, principal of Firefly Films, organizers of the festival. |
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