TURKS & CAICOS
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2019 Nov 15-17 Contents
Content Page Schedule 3-5 Word From The Director 6 Oceans and the Environment Films 7-18 Festival Faves 19-23 Film-Maker Selection 24-29 Made In TCI 30-33 Panels 34-38 Masterclasses 39-41 Gala Parties 42 Buy Tickets /Stay in the Know 43 Sponsors 44 Schedule Friday, 15th Nov EGYC PALMS SHORE CLUB
10:30am - 12.30pm 6.30pm - 8pm 2pm - 3.30pm Student showcase Horror night at the Palms Masterclass on Winning Pieces & cat- DEMENTIA 13 directing egories Intro by Richard LeMay with Indie Director 1hr:23mins Richard LeMay
12.30pm - 1pm 8.30pm - 10.30pm Awards/Presentation Gala Evening & Thanks Horror night at the Palms THE DEAD DON’T DIE 7pm - 7.45pm 1hr:43mins Cocktail Reception
7.45pm - 8pm Red Carpet
8pm - 10pm Gala Screening SEA OF SHADOWS 1hr 45mins
Screening starts with a short film: NATURE NOW 3mins 39secs by Tom Mustill
10pm - 1am Gala Party
Page 3 Schedule Saturday, 16th Nov RICKIES BEACH PALMS SHORE CLUB
5pm - 7pm 9am - 10.30am 6pm - 7pm 11am - 12pm Digicel Panel: Screening: The Short Hour Family Screening The Climate of ARTIKA INCOGNITA Screenings: FINDING DORY Opinion Introduced by ACIDE Paul Colichman Luc Hardy 17mins Nick Reed 52 mins FISH Richard LeMay 2mins Richard Curtis PLASTIC WARRIORS 8pm - 10pm 10mins 39secs Screening: POWERFUL LITTLE 10.30 - 12pm THE ANNIVERSARY ISLAND Panel: PARTY 8mins Introduced by It’s Only Natural SPINNAKER Moderator: Alan Cumming 13mins 28secs Donald Urrichio 1hr 55mins Jonny Keeling 12.30 - 3pm Luc Hardy 10.30pm - 12am Screening: Tom Mustill Screening: STRAIGHT OUTTA CHUPACABRA: DARK COMPTON 2hrs 27mins 12pm - 1pm SEAS Filmed in TCI Q&A with F. Gary Gray Documentary: HUMPBACK WHALES: A 1hr 29mins DETECTIVE STORY 3.30pm - 5.30pm 1hr Screening: BLACK AND BLUE 2hrs 27mins 1.30pm - 3pm Panel: Shaken and Stirred 5.30pm - 5.50pm Ru Mahoney Screening: Scarlett Curtis THE EMPEROR Emma Freud OBE SWIMS Christina Papagjika 16mins
3pm - 5.30pm Gala Evening Screening: LEE DANIELS’ THE 7pm - 7.45pm BUTLER Cocktail Reception 2hrs 12mins 7.45pm - 8pm Red Carpet
8pm - 10pm Gala Screening THE AERONAUTS 1hr 41mins
10pm - 12am Gala Party
Page 4 Schedule Sunday, 17th Nov PALMS SHORE CLUB OTHER
9am - 10.30am 10.30am - 1pm 11am - 2pm Panel: Screening: Workshop: Diving into the past YESTERDAY Snorkel underwater Duncan Brake 1hr 57mins filming session. Q&A with Richard Duncan Brake Curtis 11am - 12.30pm Screenings: 1.30pm - 3.07pm CARRIED BY THE Screening: CURRENT 11mins ABOMINABLE 1hr 37mins UNCIVILISED 1hr 15mins 3.15pm - 4pm 2pm - 3.30pm Screening: Screenings: SUPERPOWER DOGS 47mins SHARKWATER EXTINCTION 1hr 30mins 4.30pm - 6pm Screening: 3.30pm - 4.30pm SEA FEVER 1hr 30mins Panel: Shark Scales Brian Stewart Gala Evening Sandra Stewart Jillian Morris 5.30pm - 6.30pm Captain Peter Cocktail Reception Hammarstedt 6.20pm - 6.30pm 7.30pm - 9pm Red Carpet Screening: THE PARADISE VIRUS 6.30pm - 8.30pm Filmed in TCI Gala Screening Introduced by FISHERMAN’S Paul Colichman & Da- FRIEND vid Millbern 1hr 30mins 1hr 30mins Introduction video of Chris Foggin and Philip Greader
8.30pm - 11pm Gala Party Page 5 Word From the Director
Welcome to our inaugural film festival. We’re excited to share our first programme with you. There are 30 films to pack into our two and a half days with sixteen feature films, five documentaries and nine short films.
We have contributions from the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland and France but also from the Bahamas, Dom- inica and our own Turks and Caicos film-makers. We even have one short film from a Kurdish film-maker in Iran.
Our geographical spread is matched by the range of subjects. There are plenty of films dealing with our main theme of Oceans and the Environment, but we’ve also invited some of our special guests to bring one of their favourite films that they have made. That will give us horror, comedy and romance to add to the thrillers and documentaries along with some great new family films.
Between the films, we have a great line up of speaker panels which are free to join. I urge you to attend as many as you can. We have a lot of visitors over this weekend and we want to show them how much their interest and support means to us all.
Happy viewing!
Colin Burrows Festival Director
Page 6 Oceans and the Environment Films Nature Now Sea of Shadows The Dead Don’t Die The Short Hour Humpback Whales: A detective Story Arktika Incognita Carried by the Current Uncivilised Sharkwater Extinction Sea Fever Fisherman’s Friends
Page 7 Nature Now Friday 15th Nov 8pm The Shore Club
With a compelling and simple message from the poster girl for the climate change activists, director Tom Mustill, (whose other film on Humpbacks is also a must see on Saturday), introduces his short film from Greta Thunberg.
Gala Film
Director: Tom Mustill. 3 mins 39secs
Page 8 Sea of Shadows Friday 15th Nov 8pm The Shore Club
Our opening night gala presentation, this documentary is a thrilling drama in its own right. As the NY Times review pointed out “It’s become a little easy to say that a documentary unfolds like a big-budget spectacle, but “Sea of Shadows” — a suspenseful, wide-screen drama filled with gun- fire, cartels and corruption — is actually shot and edited like one”. Introduced by its field Producer Ru Mahoney, this film is on the road to Oscar glory in 2020. Gala Film
Director: Richard Kadkani. 1 hr 43 mins.
BBFC certificate 12A – suitable for 12 years and over
Page 9 The Dead Don’t Die Friday 15th Nov 8.30pm Palms
The film that opened this year’s Cannes Film Festival, brings us back to our environmental themes. A climate change zombie comedy, Jim Jarmusch brings together many of his favourite actors including Bill Murray and Adam Driver in a gory salute to the horror genre. In a message to our film goers, Jim says “Hello and respect to everyone at the Turks & Caicos Film Festival and thank you for presenting our film The Dead Don’t Die. Your festivals’ focus on the environmental crisis is of the greatest importance and urgency. Watching nature decline at unprecedented rates for me is terrifying and concerning, and what concerns me is the apathy and failure to address something that threatens all living species.”
Director: Jim Jarmusch. 1 hr 43 mins.
BBFC certificate 15 – suitable for 15 years and over
Page 10 The Short Hour Saturday 16th Nov 11am The Shore Club
Short films can often be more impactful than the long films and in this collection we’re bringing you a mix of dramas, locally made short docs and one delightful 2 minute film from a Kurdish film maker in Iran. If you only spend one hour at the festival this year, this is the hour for you – a sampler which covers all our interests.
Directors: Philippot, Saman Hosseinpuor, Lavado Stubbs, Ezra Remer and Alexander Musca, Nadine Licostie 1hr approx.
Multiple ratings - suitable for 15 years and over
Page 11 Humpback Whales: A Detective Story Saturday 16th Nov 12pm The Shore Club
Tom Mustill will introduce his personal account of how a whale, which breached on top of him while kayaking, led to a quest to discover more about the Humpback Whale. Tom takes us on an entertaining and intimate journey with these enchanting mammals.
Director: Tom Mustill. 1 hr.
Page 12 Arktika Incognita Saturday 16th Nov 6pm Palms
Introduced by its writer/producer Luc Hardy, this documentary joins Luc and a mixed crew of free divers, scientists and musicians embarking on a voyage to remote Arctic islands to map Man’s impact on the region and follow in the footsteps of the ill fated 1879 exploration by USS Jeanette. Part nature documentary, part adventure, this well made film will make you very glad you are watching it in the warmth of TCI.
Director: Bertrand Delapierre & Alain Zenou. 52 mins.
Page 13 Carried by the Current Sunday 17th Nov 11am Palms
To tie in with Sunday’s focus on filming beneath the waves, local film-maker Dalia Engler gives us a glimpse of the beauty under the sea we all want to pre- serve. Though filmed all over the world, look out for her section filmed here in the TCI.
Director: Dalia Engler. 11 mins.
Page 14 Uncivilised Sunday 17th Nov 11am Palms
A delightful new film from Dominican director Michael Lees with a personal account of how he returned to his native island, determined to get away from the pressures of modern life and the consumer life style. Hiking into the forest he settles down to spend six months living off the land and surviving alone. Unfortunately, as we see in his candid self-shot film, he chose the late summer of 2017 and Maria was on her way.
Director: Michael Lees. 1 hr 15 mins.
Not yet rated - 12A advisory
Page 15 Sharkwater Extinction Sunday 17th Nov 2pm Palms
Rob Stewart, who died towards the end of production in a diving accident, has made a stand out documentary about the industrial destruction of marine life. In his passionate and gripping film, we follow Rob and his colleagues on the track of brutal shark fishing practices that devastate our oceans. Presented in the presence of its producers, his parents, Brian and Sandra Stewart. Sharkwater Extinction is followed by a panel session on Sharks.
Director: Rob Stewart. 1 hr 30 mins.
BBFC certificate 12A – suitable for 12 years and over
Page 16 Sea Fever Sunday 17th Nov 4.30pm The Shore Club
Straight from screening at the Toronto Film Festival and not yet released, Irish di- rector Neasa Hardiman’s gripping thriller ticks both our oceans and our environment boxes. The crew of a fishing trawler off the coast of Ireland come across something in the water that is killing them off one by one. A tense fight for survival in cramped quarters, the film makes a strong case for not interfering with nature.
Director: Neasa Hardiman. 1 hr 29 mins.
Not yet rated – 15 advisory
Page 17 Fisherman’s Friends Sunday 17th Nov 6.30pm The Shore Club
Our closing night Gala film is a crowd pleaser based on the true story of the Cornish fishermen who became pop sensations with their sea shanties. A warm hearted romance that will send you home singing. Gala Film
Director: Chris Foggin. 1hr 42 mins.
BBFC certificate 12A – suitable for 12 years and over
Page 18 Festival Faves Black and Blue The Aeronauts Abominable Superpower Dogs
Page 19 Black and Blue Saturday 16th Nov 3.30pm The Shore Club
A punchy thriller starring Naomie Harris who, freed from her partnership as Moneypenny with 007, gets all the action scenes for herself. As a rookie cop she witnesses a fellow officer gun down a suspect and becomes the target herself. Of Jamaican origin herself, Naomie is excited for our Caribbean audience to see her brand new film.
Director: Deon Taylor. 1 hr 37 mins.
BBFC certificate 15 – suitable for 15 years and over
Page 20 The Aeronauts Saturday 16th Nov 8pm The Shore Club
A festival fave coming to us after a straight run from Telluride, Toronto and London film festivals, Eddie Redmayne teams up again with Felicity Jones in this account of real life researcher James Glaisher who believed in the science of weather forecasting despite his Victorian contemporaries’ ridicule. Thrilling and vertiginous scenes in their hot air balloon make this a must see big screen experience. Gala Film Director: Tom Harper. 1 hr 40 mins.
BBFC certificate PG – parental guidance advisory
Page 21 Abominable Sunday 17th Nov 1.30pm The Shore Club
Fresh from its box office success in the US, this delightful animated tale lands in TCI to introduce Everest, a yeti, and his young friends who are trying to get him home to the Himalayas. Playing with our themes of protecting nature, Dreamworks Animation have made this heart-felt family film for all ages.
Director: Jill Culton . 1 hr 37 mins.
BBFC certificate U – suitable for all
Page 22 Superpower Dogs Sunday 17th Nov 3.15pm The Shore Club
This has some of the best camerawork you’ll see all weekend. From snowy mountain tops to the bush in Africa, we meet some outstanding canines who bring their super powers to the aid of man. Narrated by dog lover Chris (The Avengers) Evans, this warm hearted and moving film will have you heading straight out to Potcake Place to get your own doggy friend.
Director: Daniel Ferguson. 47 mins.
BBFC certificate U – suitable for all
Page 23 Film-Maker Selection Dementia 13 Straight Outta Compton Lee Daniels’ The Butler The Anniversay Party Yesterday
Page 24 Dementia 13 Friday 15th Nov 6.30pm Palms
Described by the LA Times as “a stylish horror remake of early Coppola”, this reinvention of one of Coppola’s first films is directed by festival attendee Richard LeMay. A family with secrets and an axe murderer on the loose makes for a lively start to our festival but is not for the fainthearted.
Director: Richard LeMay 1 hr 23 mins.
BBFC certificate 15 – suitable for 15 years and over
Page 25 Straight Outta Compton Saturday 16th Nov 12.30pm The Shore Club
We asked F Gary Gray, the Hollywood mentor of our young film-makers, which of his own films he wanted to show at the festival. He picked this fiery account of the birth of Hip Hop which shows his directorial skills to advantage which he honed on series of music video for Ice Cube, Queen Latifah etc. Come and hear why this was his top pick from a career that has generated billions at the box office in the Q&A after the screening.
Director: F Gary Gray. 2 hr 27 mins.
BBFC certificate 18 – suitable for 18 years and over
Page 26 Lee Daniels’ The Butler Saturday 16th Nov 3pm Palms
Forest Whitaker shines in this ‘inspired by a true story’ account of Cecil Gaines, the White House’s head butler who served 8 presidential administrations from Einsenhower to Regan. Through his eyes, we get a fascinating behind the scenes look at the seat of power as America wrestles with race rela- tions across the decades. Featuring an an all-star cast including Oprah Winfrey, Robin Williams, Lenny Kravitz, Jane Fonda, John Cusack, Cuba Gooding Jr, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, James Marsden and more, Lee Daniels’ The Butler is a great example of social commentary wrapped in a good story.
Director: Lee Daniels. 2 hr 12 mins.
BBFC certificate 12 – suitable for 12 years and over
Page 27 The Anniversary Party Saturday 16th Nov 8pm Palms
Chosen specially to share with the festival by our VIP guest Alan Cumming who will introduce the film, this was his directorial debut in which he and Jennifer Jason Leigh play a celebrity couple celebrating their wedding anniversary with a host of A list actors playing their friends. Well observed and sharply funny, as the New York Times put it “this smart, caustic movie is easily the most incisive and realistic comedy of manners to emerge from Hollywood in quite a while”.
Director: Alan Cumming and Jennifer Jason Leigh. 1 hr 55 mins.
BBFC certificate 18 – suitable for 18 years and over
Page 28 Yesterday Sunday 17th Nov 10.30am The Shore Club
Another of our festival guests, Richard Curtis, introduces his latest work. Whether as writer (FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL) or writer/director (LOVE ACTUALLY), Richard has made the rom- com his own. In this film he shares his great love for The Beatles in a charming and engrossing comedy that plays on the idea that his hero, played by Himesh Patel wakes up after an accident as the only person in the world who remembers the Fab Four.
Director: Danny Boyle. Writer: Richard Curtis. 1 hr 57 mins.
BBFC certificate 12A – suitable for 12 years and over
Page 29 Made in TCI The Emperor Swims Chupacabra: Dark Seas The Paradise Virus
Page 30 The Emperor Swims Saturday 16th Nov 5.30pm The Shore Club
Caya Hico are well known here for capturing beautiful images of the islands and its people. In this short film Dominque Rolle and LeMens Welch bring all that experience together for their romantic tale. On the day he confronts his inability to swim in pursuit of a dive boat job, a Turks and Cai- cos Islander meets the girl of his dre ams. Over the course of a week, he stretches beyond his comfort zone to win the job and the girl.
Writer / Producer / Director: Dominque Rolle Approx. 16mins
BBFC certificate PG – parental guidance advisory
Page 31 Chupacabra: Dark Seas Saturday 16th Nov 10.30pm Palms
Part of our Made In TCI series – this gory romp around the decks of a cruise ship (actually a former hotel on Grace Bay) featured many locals as extras. Produced by festival guest Paul Colichman and starring another festival attendee David Millbern, it’s an unashamed schlock horror with no pretensions to art, but a great Saturday night popcorn movie.
Director: John Shipphird. 1 hr 29 mins.
MPAA rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Page 32 The Paradise Virus Sunday 17th Nov 7.30pm Palms
Another locally made film from festival guests Paul Colichman and David Millbern. This time it is Grand Turk that is doubling for a fictitious Caribbean island where a mysterious virus is plaguing the population. Fortunately, a skilled virologist has just landed there on vacation. Love in a time of cholera, island style!
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith. 1 hr 30 mins.
US TV rating - 14
Page 33 Panel Saturday, 16th Nov 9am - 10.30am
Paul Colichman Nick Reed Richard LeMay Richard Curtis
The Climate of Opinion In the first of our panels we ask - can Hol- lywood help the environment? Extinction Rebellion brought London to a standstill for two weeks recently to change people’s attitude to climate change At the end of that period, fewer people supported their aims than at the beginning. So if direct action isn’t working, what can storytelling do to change people’s minds? Is there even a role for the film industry or is it just an entertain- ment machine for making money?
Panellists include: Producer Paul Colichman who has a distinguished career in Hollywood promoting content that supports LGBT issues; James Fulcher a board member of TV FOR THE ENVIRONMENT which gives awards each year to encourage environmental programming: Nick Reed, Academy Award winning documentary producer, former Hollywood agent and marketing expert; Richard LeMay, director and one of our film-maker mentors at the festival and Richard Curtis, who in between writing or di- recting some of the most loved British films of all time (FOUR WEDDINGS & A FUNERAL, NOTTING HILL, LOVE ACTUALLY and YESTERDAY which is screening at the festival) somehow found time to found Red Nose Day and Comic Relief – charities that have raised millions for those in need around the world.
Page 34 Panel Saturday, 16th Nov 10.30am - 12pm
Donald Uricchio Jonny Keeling Luc Hardy Tom Mustill
It’s Only Natural In a changing world, has the nature documentary changed too? What role do wildlife film-makers have in the debate on climate change and how do industry leaders like the BBC Natural History team see their part in that conversation? For example the BBC’s BLUE PLANET episode on the damage plastic is doing to marine life became one of the most influential moments in television history – was it by design or by accident?
In this panel we get to hear from a key player in that story, Jonny Keeling, Executive Producer of the world renowned BBC Natural History Unit. Jonny exec produced both series of the award winning PLANET EARTH and is working on the third. He is also the exec producer of the BBC’s new blockbuster series SEVEN WORLDS - ONE PLANET which has just launched and he’ll be sharing ex- tracts from that during this session. Also joining us are Tom Mustill, wildlife film director whose film, HUMPBACK WHALES, A DETECTIVE STORY will screen immediately after this session and Luc Hardy, environmental film maker and explorer whose documentary ARKTIKA INCOGNITA which details a polar expedition he led, will play later in the day.
The session is chaired by Donald Uricchio, the Senior Director of Animal and Museum Exhibitions at The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami, who has a distinguished career in ocean conservation.
Page 35 Panel Saturday, 16th Nov 1.30pm - 3pm
Ru Mahoney Scarlett Curtis Emma Freud OBE Christina Papagjika How to make an impact. What’s the best way to get your views heard? There are many issues in the Shaken and Stirred news today that are getting attention at the highest levels – women’s rights, mental health, LGBT equality etc. They may not yet be resolved but governments around the world are listening. What can we learn from other campaigns and how can we apply them to the climate change debate?
The panel is hosted by Ru Mahoney, the impact producer who brought us our opening night film SEA OF SHADOWS which is a good example of the impassioned projects she has helped to nuture. Her distinguished panel including writer and activist Scarlett Curtis who joins us from the launch of her latest book “It’s Not OK To Feel Blue (and other lies)” a collection of essays and reflections on mental health from a wide range of contributors.
As Executive Producer of Red Nose Day, Emma Freud OBE, has helped the charity raise over £1.3 billion to help those in need around the world. She was the producer of LIVE 8 and co-creator of the MAKE POVERTY HISTORY CAMPAIGN. Somehow she has also found time in the last 20 years to co-produce or script edit her partner Richard Curtis’s films, including FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL, BRIDGET JONES’ DIARY, NOTTING HILL, LOVE ACTUALLY, and 2019’s YESTERDAY, which screens on Sunday.
Christina Papagjika is Tony & Olivier Award-winning Producer of Film and Theater and the CEO of West Madison Entertainment, a New York based film finance, production and development company. Some of her Broadway credits include: KINKY BOOTS, ANNIE, and WAR HORSE. Her films include: LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER, THE FAMILY FANG, and REBEL IN THE RYE. Upcoming: SIX MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT starring Judi Dench and Eddie Izzard, WHAT’S LIFE WORTH starring Michael Keaton and Stanley Tucci, and THE WAR WITH GRANDPA starring Robert De Niro. Christina is also a founding member of We Stand United, an organization comprised of lead- ing artists and activists that she co-created in partnership with Mark Ruffalo, Fisher Stevens and Marisa Tomei.
Page 36 Panel Sunday, 17th Nov 9am - 10.30am
Don Stark Duncan Brake
A look at how underwater filming techniques Diving Into The Past have changed over the years and although there will be plenty to interest the camera savvy, this is really an exploration of how our attitudes to wildlife have changed along with the technology we use to film them.
Introduced by Don Stark, Chair of the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund who, in addition to being an experienced diver and underwater videographer, is also an award-winning producer, director and editor. Since founding ScubaVision Productions he has won many awards for both his underwater and above water productions.
In 2010, along with David Stone, he founded the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund, the only non-profit, non-governmental environmental advocacy organization in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Since its founding, the all-volunteer run organization has raised over $1 million in private funding, over 85% of which has been invested in environmental projects throughout the TCI, including a coral nurs- ery, coral reef health monitoring, dive and snorkel boat moorings, as well as many other projects.
Duncan Brake, who will be joining Don on the panel, is a marine biologist and award winning under- water cinematographer who has travelled, photographed and filmed, extensively throughout the world. In addition to filming, Duncan indulges his passion for the oceans as the media director of educa- tion, outreach and adventure non profit; Sharks4kids as well as assisting on the board of the world renowned research station; Bimini Sharklab. Duncan strives to use cameras and storytelling as valuable tools in capturing the natural world and share its mysteries with future generations to come.
Page 37 Panel Sunday, 17th Nov 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Brian Stewart Sandra Stewart Cpt. Peter Hammarstedt Jillian Morris
Shark Scales A session on how much more beneficial it is to islands’ econo- mies to encourage shark tourism rather than shark fishing. This panel follows the screening of SHARKWATER EXTINCTION, produced by our panellists Brian & Sandra Stewart who will share the impact their son’s film has made in the year since it was premiered in Toronto. Joining them to discuss the importance of sharks will be Jillian Morris the founder of SHARKS4KIDS. A marine biologist, shark conservationist and photographer, Jill has travelled the world working on shark research, diving and media projects. She is a PADI Ambassadiver, named as an ocean hero by Scuba Diving Magazine and listed as one of the 18 most influential women in ocean conservation by Ocean Geographic Magazine.
The final member of this illustrious panel is Captain Peter Hammarstedt, the Director of Cam- paigns for Sea Shepherd Global. We will already have seen the work of Sea Shepherd in our power- ful opening night film SEA OF SHADOWS and Peter has been particularly influential in his work with the African coastal nations to prevent illegal fishing. He is captain of the ocean-going vessel Bob Barker, having spent more than 17 years at sea, including 10 years in Antarctica.
Page 38 Masterclass with Richard LeMay Friday, November 15th The Shore Club 2pm - 3.30pm Richard LeMay Masterclass on getting your film made with Writer/Producer/director Richard LeMay. Look at the obstacles, pitfalls and common sense lessons in inde- pendent film. LeMay talks about his journey from no budget filmmaking to making studio movies and how it’s always about getting the movie made.
Best known for the award winning NAKED AS WE CAME, New York based filmmaker Richard LeMay has been working in the film industry for years. After the success of the low budget indies 200 AMERICAN and WHIRLWIND, he went on to write, produce and direct NAKED AS WE CAME which opened in theaters across the country to critical acclaim. The New York Times calls it “a lovely surprise of a film.” and the Huffington Post calls it “Stunning… a class act.”
Richard has also produced several feature films including WATER starring Michael Shannon (BOARDWALK EMPIRE, REVOLUTIONARY ROAD – Oscar nominee) and Idina Menzel (RENT, GLEE) as well as CHILDREN OF GOD, winner of 27 awards internationally. CHILDREN OF GOD can be seen on SHOWTIME.
Richard’s newest feature, BLOOD BOUND (starring Eden Brolin) which he wrote, produced and directed, was released to critical acclaim in 2019. It has been called “one of the best horror movies of the year.” His last film, the NBC/Universal remake of Francis Ford Coppola’s DEMENTIA 13, which he directed, was released in theaters last year. Richard has also been producing/directing several TV series for Discovery ID.
Page 39 Masterclass with F Gary Gray Saturday, November 16th Shore Club Villa 10am - 12:30pm F. Gary Gray F. Gary Gray is an American film direc- tor, film producer, music video direc- tor, and actor.
He began his career as a director on numerous critically acclaimed and award-winning music videos, including “It Was a Good Day” by Ice Cube, “Natu- ral Born Killaz” by Dr. Dre and Ice Cube, “Keep Their Heads Ringin’” by Dr. Dre, “Waterfalls” by TLC, and “Ms. Jackson” by Outkast.
He made his feature film directorial debut with the comedy Friday (1995). He has since directed the films Set It Off (1996), The Negotiator (1998), The Italian Job (2003), Be Cool (2005), Law Abiding Citizen (2009), and Straight Outta Compton (2015). He also directed the eighth installment of the Fast and the Furious fran- chise, The Fate of the Furious (2017), which is the 18th highest-grossing film of all-time.
Page 40 Masterclass with Delroy Lindo Sunday, November 17th Shore Club Villa 9am - 10:30am Delroy Lindo
We’ve heard a lot from directors in our masterclasses. Now it’s time to hear the actor’s point of view. Delroy Lindo has made notable appearances in many films including Spike Lee’s MALCOLM X and is currently appearing in THE GOOD FIGHT on television but he has also had a strong theater career both on stage and as a director. A friend of the Turks and Caicos making a welcome return, Delroy will discuss his career, talk about the craft of acting and share the lessons he has learnt in this exclusive session.
Page 41 Gala Parties
Friday, November 15th SEA OF SHADOWS Shore Club 7pm-1am
Saturday, November 16th THE AERONAUTS Shore Club 7pm-12am
Sunday, November 17th FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS Shore Club 5.30pm-11pm
Gala tickets include complimentary welcome cocktails, canapés, access to the Gala film an afterparty with entertainment, food stations and cash bar.
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