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đđŹ POLITICS PARADISE: THE VINCY SEASON FINALE
This election season felt less like politics and more like a full-on Vincy blockbusterâproduced by the people, directed by God, filmed on location across Hairouna. Every five years creatives feast, but 2025? That was a banquet. Designers, videographers, drone pilots, musicians, comedians, TikTok editorsâeverybody ate. It became a national crash course in what a real Orange Economy could look like if it had proper investment.
The creativity was wild: helicopters flying over vi
Island Rebel
Nov 30, 20258 min read
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From Local Talent to Global Advocate: The Impact of Akley Olton as Cultural Ambassador
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, November 6, 2025 Akley Olton Appointed Cultural Ambassador for St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Championing Caribbean Stories on a Global Stage Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines â In the emerald embrace of the Caribbean Sea, where volcanic peaks pierce the sky and ancient rhythms echo through the waves, a new chapter unfolds in the nationâs cultural journey. The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has appointed Akley Olton as Cultural A
Island Rebel
Nov 6, 20255 min read
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đŹ The Missing Frame: Why Filmmaking Must Anchor SVGâs Tourism Vision
To Comrade Ralph Gonsalves and my fellow Vincentians, This week, I watched the Tourism Industry Address and Stakeholdersâ Conference...
Island Rebel
Sep 17, 20255 min read
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CARIFESTA XV Reveals SVGâs Film Potential
By Akley Olton At CARIFESTA XV in Barbados, seven Vincentian films were screenedâa milestone that should have been a cause for national...
Island Rebel
Sep 4, 20253 min read
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Vincentian Filmmaker Facilitates Roots to Reel at CARIFESTA XV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Roots to Reel Workshop at CARIFESTA XV Empowers Caribbean Storytellers Bridgetown, Barbados â [September 1st, 2025]...
Island Rebel
Sep 1, 20252 min read
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From Opening Night to Double AwardsâAkley Olton Dominates GFF 2025
Georgetown, Guyana â August 18, 2025 The Georgetown Film Festival (GFF) 2025 celebrated the remarkable contributions of Vincentian...
Island Rebel
Aug 18, 20252 min read
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Vincentian Filmmaker Akley Olton Named Facilitator for CARIFESTA XV âRoots to Reelsâ Film & Video Workshop
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines â August 16, 2025 CARIFESTA XV announce that Vincentian filmmaker, cultural advocate, and...
Island Rebel
Aug 17, 20252 min read
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Vincentian Films Selected for CARIFESTA XV â Our Stories Take the Regional Stage!
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Â â History is in the making! For the first time, a powerful wave of Vincentian films...
Island Rebel
Aug 16, 20253 min read
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UNESCO Transcultura: The Bridge That Carried Caribbean Creatives to the World
By Akley Olton â Filmmaker, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines This week, the heart of the Caribbean resonated powerfully in Brussels....
Island Rebel
Jun 27, 20253 min read
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Reflections from Honduras â Akley Olton on the Power of Cinema to Safeguard Indigenous Culture
Returning to Honduras: A Filmmaker's Journey with Cine desde Nuestros Pueblos ===========================================================...
Island Rebel
May 13, 20253 min read
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How We Branded Creativity: A Reflection on the Success of the Film, Fashion, and Fine Arts Workshop
By Akley Olton Over the past week days, Iâve been floating on a creative high â the kind that only comes from seeing potential unlocked,...
Island Rebel
Apr 8, 20252 min read
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Come Celebrate the Reclamation of Balliceaux with us through Indigenous Cinema!
University of the West Indies, Global Campus, Kingstown The Garifuna Heritage Foundation (TGHF) proudly presents an unforgettable...
Island Rebel
Mar 7, 20254 min read
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The Rise of Akley Olton: A Caribbean Storyteller Changing World Cinema
Akley Olton sits atop La Soufrière volcano in his homeland of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where the breathtaking landscape fuels his...
Island Rebel
Feb 24, 20256 min read
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âHomecomingâ as Vincy whaling film hits screen in Barbados
IWitness News / https://www.iwnsvg.com BRIDGETOWN, Barbados â The Barbados Independent Film Festival (BIFF) 2025 on Friday showcased...
Island Rebel
Feb 8, 20252 min read
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Celebrate Indigenous Stories & Cinematic Artistry at the Ely Film Festival: Donât Miss Madulu: The Seaman
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WHEN: Friday, March 14th, 4 PM đ WHERE: State Theater, Ely, Minnesota đď¸ FESTIVAL PASSES & INFO: [Ely Film Festival 2025](...
Island Rebel
Feb 5, 20252 min read
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"Madulu, The Seaman": A Homecoming Triumph at Barbados Independent Film Festival
In 2025, the Barbados Independent Film Festival (BIFF) featured "Madulu, The Seaman," a moving documentary by Vincentian director Akley...
Island Rebel
Feb 2, 20252 min read
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âMadulu The Seamanâ Travels The World
By: Gloriah Williams / The Vincentian Newspaper Fri, Jan 24, 2025 The film "Madulu, The Seamanâ, a poignant documentary by Vincentian...
Island Rebel
Jan 28, 20253 min read
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Lights, Camera, Revolution: How Film Drives Social Change in the Caribbean
When I think about the Caribbean, I donât just see the postcard-perfect beaches or hear the infectious rhythms of soca and reggae. I see...
Island Rebel
Jan 27, 20254 min read
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Reel Caribbean: Exploring the Identity, Resilience, and Innovation in Our Cinema
The Caribbean, an archipelago abundant in cultural diversity and history, is more than merely a scenic paradise. It embodies a blend of...
Island Rebel
Jan 20, 20253 min read
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âMadulu, the Seamanâ Makes History on Criterion Channel
Akley Oltonâs âMadulu, The Seamanâ Becomes the First Vincentian Film on Criterion Channel Akley Oltonâs short documentary Madulu, the...
Island Rebel
Jan 16, 20252 min read
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