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Island Rebel
1 day ago2 min read
Celebrate Indigenous Stories & Cinematic Artistry at the Ely Film Festival: Don’t Miss Madulu: The Seaman
📅 WHEN: Friday, March 14th, 4 PM 📍 WHERE: State Theater, Ely, Minnesota 🎟️ FESTIVAL PASSES & INFO: [Ely Film Festival 2025](...
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Island Rebel
4 days ago2 min read
"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...
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Island Rebel
Jan 283 min read
“Madulu The Seaman” Travels The World
By: Gloriah Williams / The Vincentian Newspaper Fri, Jan 24, 2025 The film "Madulu, The Seaman”, a poignant documentary by Vincentian...
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Island Rebel
Jan 274 min read
Lights, Camera, Revolution: How Film Drives Social Change in the Caribbean
When I think about the Caribbean, I don’t just see the postcard-perfect beaches or hear the infectious rhythms of soca and reggae. I see...
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Island Rebel
Jan 203 min read
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...
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Island Rebel
Jan 162 min read
‘Madulu, the Seaman’ Makes History on Criterion Channel
Akley Olton’s “Madulu, The Seaman” Becomes the First Vincentian Film on Criterion Channel Akley Olton’s short documentary Madulu, the...
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Island Rebel
Jan 152 min read
Vincentian filmmaker’s documentary to air on The Criterion Channel
Vincentian filmmaker and visual artist, Akley Olton, has achieved a significant milestone with his short documentary, "Madulu, The...
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Island Rebel
Jan 124 min read
Eduardo Muybridge, Emancipation in the British West Indies, and the Birth of Caribbean Cinema
Caribbean cinema tells a powerful story rooted in the legacy of emancipation and the impact of technology. At the center of this...
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Island Rebel
Jan 122 min read
University of Wales holds screening today for a film by Vincentian filmmaker
Today, March 8, 2024, Cardiff University’s School of Social Sciences will host a screening of “SugarLands,” a 45-minute film commissioned...
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Island Rebel
Jan 122 min read
Vincentian filmmaker receives Seed Award from Prince Claus Foundation
Vincentian filmmaker and visual artist Akley Olton has been honored with a Seed Award from the Prince Claus Foundation. The Seed Award is...
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Island Rebel
Jan 121 min read
Vincentian filmmaker explores slavery
Vincentian filmmaker Akley Olton has released a documentary titled "SugarLands," which delves into the historical connections between...
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Island Rebel
Jan 121 min read
Vincentian filmmaker Akley Olton has garnered international acclaim by winning the "Best Short Documentary Award" at the 18th Festival Internacional de Cine de Gibara in Cuba.
Vincentian filmmaker Akley Olton has garnered international acclaim by winning the "Best Short Documentary Award" at the 18th Festival...
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Island Rebel
Jan 123 min read
Vincentian filmmaker and visual artist Akley Olton has been recognised in the Digicel PlayGo Emerge film competition. The competition is an initiative aimed at promoting Caribbean filmmaking.
Akley Olton, a filmmaker from St Vincent and the Grenadines has emerged as one of the winners in the recently concluded PlayGo Emerge...
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Island Rebel
Jan 103 min read
Unveiling the Digital Revolution: The Untold Story of Caribbean Cinema's Evolution
The Caribbean is a rich tapestry of cultures and stories, with a unique cinematic tradition waiting to be explored. While not as...
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Island Rebel
Jun 10, 20231 min read
Vincentian filmmaker receives Seed Award from Prince Claus
Filmmaker Akley Olton of St Vincent and the Grenadines Vincentian filmmaker Akley Olton is the recipient of a Seed Award which was...
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Island Rebel
Jun 10, 20239 min read
Locarno Film Festival Unveils 2022 Lineup
Returning for its milestone 75th edition, Locarno Film Festival has now unveiled its full lineup. Taking place from August 3 through...
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Island Rebel
Jun 10, 20233 min read
Vincentian Akley Olton a Winner in PlayGo Emerge Film Competition
Melissa Wong Loop News Akley Olton, a filmmaker from St Vincent and the Grenadines has emerged as one of the winners in the recently...
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Island Rebel
Jul 27, 20207 min read
The Politics of Aesthetics in Latin American and Caribbean Films.
The domain of humanity is very complicated, the formulation of our worlds is a manifestation to seek happiness and all happy men live in...
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Island Rebel
Jul 20, 202011 min read
Depiction of Plurality in Caribbean Films
What is the Plural Society? According to J.S. Furnivall (1948), a Plural Society is one in which different elements, such as racial or...
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Island Rebel
Jul 13, 20206 min read
Representation of Creolization in Caribbean Films
It could be argued that ‘Creolisation’ is one of the most distinguishing elements of the emerging film industry in the Caribbean. The...
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