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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...
Island Rebel
Jan 15, 20252 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...
Island Rebel
Jan 12, 20254 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...
Island Rebel
Jan 12, 20252 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...
Island Rebel
Jan 12, 20252 min read


Vincentian filmmaker explores slavery
Vincentian filmmaker Akley Olton has released a documentary titled "SugarLands," which delves into the historical connections between...
Island Rebel
Jan 12, 20251 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...
Island Rebel
Jan 12, 20251 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...
Island Rebel
Jan 12, 20253 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...
Island Rebel
Jan 10, 20253 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...
Island Rebel
Jun 10, 20231 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...
Island Rebel
Jun 10, 20239 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...
Island Rebel
Jun 10, 20233 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...
Island Rebel
Jul 27, 20207 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...
Island Rebel
Jul 20, 202011 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...
Island Rebel
Jul 13, 20206 min read


Volver a Ella
The short film Volver a Ella, directed by Panamanian Rodrigo Quintero Arauz and photographed by Vincentian Cinematographer Akley Olton...
Island Rebel
Jan 14, 20192 min read


Sony PMW-EX3 Colorimetric and Resolution Assessment
By Akley Olton Introduction The PMW-EX3 offers the great features of the of many HD cameras of its day, it features an interchangeable...
Island Rebel
Jan 7, 20194 min read


ISLAND GYAL DO IT THE BEST!
by Afroista A few year ago, while searching for other Buddhist members on IG I stumbled across @officallysoka. At first I thought she was...
Island Rebel
Dec 29, 20181 min read


Akley Olton Director Of Photography For Film Chosen For PANFEST!
By HOT 97.1 SVG. Akley Olton, St. Vincent’s very own creator of image recently worked as Director of Photography in a new film...
Island Rebel
Dec 29, 20181 min read


Clothed in Vincentian pride - The Vincentian Newspaper
By: Karissa Clarke - Dec 20, 2012 The popular term “Wear your heart on your sleeve” gets a Vincentian twist and special touch in the form...
Island Rebel
Dec 29, 20182 min read


The Dr. Vibe Show™: Akley Olton “BLACK DOLL”
Akley Olton is a creator of images from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines who uses art to share the beauty and contradictions of the...
Island Rebel
Dec 29, 20182 min read
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