Film
Check out Yardie Official Trailer – Directed by Idris Elba
The film is an adaptation of Victor Headley’s novel of the same name. The film follows the story of a young Jamaican named “D” who comes to London in the early 1980’s and unexpectedly finds the murderer of his brother from back in Jamaica ten years before. Elba who also
“Real Ghetto Youths: Part 2” Premiers November 9
Twenty years ago, when a schoolboy named Omaall Wright followed an instinct that led him to become a founding member of the Area Youth Foundation, he was already a Jamaica Festival prize-winning poet and performer and in 2001 co-wrote the runner up Festival Song “Feel di Breeze”. He was co-creator
Idris Elba Has Filmed His Directorial Debut in Jamaica
Idris Elba Has Filmed His Directorial Debut in Jamaica Here on YardEdge we are huge fans of film and more importantly, filming in Jamaica. This year acclaimed actor Idris Elba came to Jamaica to film part of his directorial debut Yardie. The film is an adaptation of Victor Headley’s novel
Francophone Film Festival Now On in Kingston
The Alliance Française de la Jamaïque, in association with the Embassies of France and Belgium and the High Commission of Canada, presents a variety of quality films from the French speaking world. Movies will be shown every Wednesday at 7p.m. and on Saturday, April 6 at 7p.m. Admission FREE! All
Hollywood & Broadway Star Michael Hyatt to Deliver Public Lecture at Edna Manley College
When your parents are legendary comedian, actor and broadcaster Charles Hyatt and musicologist and art historian Vera Hyatt it may be fair to assume that the arts are in your blood. Ms. Hyatt will be sharing with Jamaican actors and other industry practitioners on Saturday July 25 at the Dennis
New Video by Nile Saulter – Pillowman
Pillowman from Nile Saulter on Vimeo. I just love this new video by Nile Saulter. It gives real insight into this Jamaican “Pillowman” who many of us see on the corner of Barbican Road faithfully everyday. Thanks for this Nile. About Nile Saulter Nile Saulter is a cinematographer, director, editor,
SO((U))L Fundraising Movie Tonight
SO((U))L continues to work towards various fundraising initiatives to support activities and work at the HQ and DI Institute for Social Leadership. Tonight they are partnering with David Morrison to present 2 films at 3 Stanton Terrace to raise funds for their project starting at 6pm. Admission cost is $500. For
Screening of German Town: The Lost Story Of Seaford Town Jamaica
There will be several screenings in April for the documentary German Town: The Lost Story Of Seaford Town Jamaica. The Producer, David Ritter, will be present at all screenings for an opening presentation and Q&A session after each event. Upcoming screening dates are below: April 8th – University Of Michigan
CHING POW “PON TOUR” – Kung Fu Comedy Movie Goes Islandwide
The smash hit kung-fu movie mash-up “Ching Pow” featuring the voice talents of dancehall duo Twin of Twins in various roles, begins an extended run at select venues across this island come Thursday at its initial “home”, Theatre Place in New Kingston. After renewing its Jamaican run as of
Ring Di Alarm Premieres August 13 – One Night Only
After a long and successful film festival circuit, the New Caribbean Cinema film finally makes its debut in Jamaica with a one night only event slated for August 13 at the Carib Cinema. The film comprising 7 short stories by 6 different directors has made the rounds regionally and