recognition & awards

Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross

Narrative | 120 min | 2018
Role: Co-Writer / Cinematographer / Assistant Editor

Premiered at BFI (UK) & Lincoln Center (US)
🏆 People’s Choice Award – TTFF
Screened at CaribbeanTales, MOAD, DIFF, PAFF, AMAA
🏆 Best Diaspora Film – PAFF (2020)
🏆 Feature Narrative Award – Hollywood (2020)

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Sugarlands

Documentary | 45-min | 2023–2024
Role: Director / Cinematographer / Editor

Screened at UWTSD, Edinburgh Napier, and Garifuna Heritage Conference
Official Selections: Hairouna & Garifuna Int’l Indigenous Film Festivals

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Black Doll

Short Narrative | 4 min | 2018
Role: Director / Cinematographer / Editor

Screened at Locarno, CaribbeanTales, TTFF, BIFF & more
🏆 First-time Filmmaker Award – 12°N 61°W Grenadian Film Festival
Selected by over 15 festivals across the Caribbean, Europe, India & North America

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Madulu, The Seaman

Documentary | 22 min | 2023–2025
Role: Director / Cinematographer / Editor

Premiered at Hot Docs (Canada) & Olympia (Greece)
Screened at over 14 global festivals incl. Cuba, Portugal, Indonesia, Belize, Trinidad & Grenada
🏆 Best Short Documentary – Gibara & Belize IFF
🎖️ Jury Special Mention – Pianeta Mare Film Festival
Upcoming screening: Criterion Channel (2025)

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Madulu, The Seaman Sells Out AFI Silver Theatre, Launches Blue Economy Showcase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Akley Olton, Island Rebel Media | islandrebelmedia@gmail.com | +1 784 496 2487 Photographer: Shannon Benjamin Island Rebel Media opens international bookings for its upcoming global showcase tour to global distributors, academic institutions, film buyers, and diaspora networks. SILVER SPRING, MD / KINGSTOWN, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES — June 15, 2026 — In the same week that the United Nations released its landmark World Ocean Assessment 20

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Managing Cinematography Projects in Caribbean Filmmaking

When I first stepped into the vibrant world of Caribbean filmmaking, I quickly realized that managing cinematography projects here is a unique adventure. The Caribbean is not just a backdrop of turquoise waters and lush landscapes; it’s a living, breathing canvas that demands a special kind of attention and care. Every frame tells a story, and every project requires a blend of creativity, logistics, and cultural sensitivity. Let me take you through the exhilarating journey of

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History in the Making: Vincentian Cinema Takes Center Stage at AFI Silver Theatre

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — June 1, 2026 A Cinematic Glimpse at the Other Side of the Beach with Cultural Ambassador Akley Olton Madulu, The Seaman — selected and funded by the IF/Then x Hulu Short Documentary Lab in 2021, the first Vincentian film on the Criterion Channel, and the first from St. Vincent and the Grenadines to premiere at Hot Docs — screens at AFI Silver Theatre, Silver Spring, Maryland on June 9 and 10, 2026. Co-presented by Her Excellency Ambassador Louanne Gilc

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AKLEY OLTON CARIBBEAN FILMMAKER CREATIVE PRODUCER

recognition & awards

Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross

Sugarlands

Black Doll

Madulu, The Seaman

GET IN TOUCH

Madulu, The Seaman Sells Out AFI Silver Theatre, Launches Blue Economy Showcase

Managing Cinematography Projects in Caribbean Filmmaking

History in the Making: Vincentian Cinema Takes Center Stage at AFI Silver Theatre

AKLEY OLTON
CARIBBEAN FILMMAKER
CREATIVE PRODUCER