2025, SHORT FILMS

Sugar Dumplin

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by Tristan Barrocks • 19 mins • Short • Drama, Narrative • Canada • English • 2024

Ebony, a young Jamaican-Canadian woman, struggles to reconnect with her estranged father, Desmond, by reviving the one thing that once united them—cooking. As she prepares beloved Caribbean meals from her childhood, she discovers Desmond is battling early-stage dementia, adding urgency to their fragile bond. Through the shared act of cooking, they slowly mend their fractured relationship, proving that love, memory, and family can be rekindled one meal at a time.

2025, DOCUMENTARY, SHORT FILMS

Raizal: The Jamaican Connection

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by Jamar Cleary • 20 mins • Documentary • Student • Colombia, Jamaica • English • 2024

This award winning documentary focuses on a group of Afro-Caribbean-Latino individuals living on the Colombian-owned island of San Andrés. Known as the Raizals, this community has strong Jamaican heritage, which plays a significant role in shaping their identity and culture. The film explores the unique history and contributions of the Raizals, highlighting their vibrant traditions and connections to their Jamaican roots.

SHORT FILMS

“BLV” (Believe)

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by Justin-Paul Williams • Short • Jamaica • English • 2025

Stanley Wallice, a young Jamaican boy with dreams of filmmaking, faces discouragement from his father, who views his career choice as impractical. Encouraged by his grandmother’s words about self-belief and transformation, he gains the courage to present his vision on Career Day, determined to prove that his passion is his purpose.