Welcome To The Festival!
This is the current schedule for our very special two-day event.
All times are Atlantic Standard Time (AST). (At this time of the year, AST and EST are the same.)
Saturday, April 23, 2022
8:30 AM AST
Opening Ceremony
DR. SHARON HONORÉ
Associate Professor
Communications Program
University of the Virgin Islands
Dr. Sharon Honore will introduce audiences to the festival and introduce our special guest speakers and presenters.
9:00 AM AST
Theater And Film Production
IRVIN MASON JR.
Film Producer
Color Box Production Company
Mr. Mason will discuss his experiences in film and theatre production, including his work on the production of Ain’t Misbehavin’.
Hosted by HILARY GORDON
University of the Virgin Islands.
10:00 AM AST
Film And Documentary Production
ED LABORDE JR.
Film Producer
Cutting Edge Entertainment
Mr. Laborde will discuss his experiences in film and documentary development, including his work on the 2015 feature film, Timeless.
Hosted by INDEYAH TODMAN
University of the Virgin Islands.
11:00 AM AST
Success In Film Production
JOHN P. WHEATLEY
Director, Producer, and Consultant
CEO of Dominion Global and Executive Producer of Oswald Avenue
Mr. Wheatley will discuss his experiences as a film director and producer.
Hosted by JOHANNA WEEKES
University of the Virgin Islands.
1:00 PM AST
Film Premieres
Spectacular video and audio features will be presented.
3:00 PM AST
Screenwriting and Film Production
NAKIA STEPHENS
Screenwriter and Film Producer
Damn Write Originals
Featured guest speaker Ms. Nakia Stephens will discuss her experiences in screenwriting and film production.
Hosted by CARLOS ETON
University of the Virgin Islands.
Sunday, April 24, 2022
9:00 AM AST
NiteCap, Writing, and Journalism
PETER BAILEY
Author and Journalist
NiteCap Media
Mr. Bailey will discuss his experiences producing the critically acclaimed NiteCap conversation series, as well as his professional writing and journalism experiences.
Hosted by KIANU JACOBS
University of the Virgin Islands.
10:00 AM AST
Public Relations In The Film Industry
NYKOLE TYSON
Public Relations Professional
NT Media Productions
Ms. Nykole Tyson will discuss her experiences in the entertainment production and public relations industries.
Hosted by NADEGE BARBER
University of the Virgin Islands.
11:00 AM AST
Blogging In The Entertainment Industry
MINOCA PIERRE-ALEXANDER
Entertainment Blogger
Ms. Minoca Pierre-Alexander will discuss her experiences as a professional entertainment industry blogger.
Hosted by SHARI LEWIS
University of the Virgin Islands.
1:00 PM AST
Film Premieres
Spectacular video and audio features will be presented.
3:00 PM AST
Diversity In Cannes
YOLONDA BRINKLEY
Promoter
Diversity In Cannes
Guest speaker Ms. Yolonda Brinkley will discuss the Diversity In Cannes Project.
Hosted by SHUGGA ROSENBLOOM
University of the Virgin Islands.
4:00 PM AST
UVI Graduating Communication Seniors Recognition
This very special ceremony will recognize and honor the outstanding Spring Semester Senior Communication Program graduates.
4:30 PM AST
Closing Ceremony
DR. SHARON HONORÉ
Associate Professor
Communications Program
University of the Virgin Islands
Dr. Sharon Honore will present closing remarks.