TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
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Dr. Neera Parsan
A medical doctor by profession having graduated from the University of the West Indies in 2014 with BSc in Medical Sciences and MBBS. She is currently specialising in Internal Medicine at UWI.
Attended Lakshmi Girls Hindu College from 2001 to 2008 where she was awarded for her performance and contributions to culture at the school. She won the challenge trophy at Sanskritik Sangam in 2005 for the classical vocal category.
She started studying Shastreeya sangeet and Hindi in 2000 under the tutelage of Prof Hari Shankar Adesh at the Bharatiya Vidya Sansthaan. She completed her Hindi studies in 2005. She graduated in 2013 with BSc in Shastreeya Sangeet (Sangeet Kalanidhi) and received a gold medal with distinction - the highest grade given to a student, one of 3 persons at that time to have achieved this in the history of BVS. A lifelong cultural activist, she was the past Principal of Saraswati Vidyalay (a voluntary school where no tuition is charged) where she taught music and hindi from 2011 to 2016. In 2018 she became the Artistic director and founder of Parsan Productions, a non-profit organisation that promotes Indian cultural activities in the form of film and theatre. This NGO has organised several events such as Swarmilan, a roaming theatre Raja Chauhan and now, Aagman.
She is a music composer and Hindi poet. Some of her works were featured in the Kavi Sammelan 2021 organised by the Federation of Community Radio, India. She is also a member of the Music for Peace Foundation based in Cananda. In 2021 she was awarded the Girmitya Ratna Award by the Girmitya Foundation of New Delhi India for her contribution and work in the field of Hindi, music and culture.
​Panuru - Cyborg 1.1
Director/Writer/Producer: Kelsey Winston Noel
Key Cast: Samantha Davis, Aisha Manrique, Paul Montano, Adrian Joseph, Damian Salandy
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Kelsey Noel
Kelsey Noel, the founder and creator of Cyber Glitch Production, is an animator/environment artist who believes in making the impossible a reality. When it comes to making dreams come through, Kelsey Noel is the magician behind every creation for animated and live-action films, TV ads, news, sports, and documentaries.
Currently, he and some of his amazing group of friends are working on a super cool in-house animated series called Panuru - Cyborg 1.1
In the year 2011, Kelsey Noel had the opportunity to receive the Animae Caribe People’s Choice award for the film called Cyborg Chicken. The film was also chosen to represent the entire Caribbean region at the Edinburg International Film Festival.
His self-discovery of art began in 2001 during art class. At that time, he created stunning artwork with a single brush. With the support of his art teacher and parents, he was able to continue the path of art in his adult life. The basic foundation of art was intuitively transferred into the digital world as a graphic designer, computer animator, and environment artist.
One simple piece of advice for young people: Follow your soul's desire.
​Lovers of Golden Lane
Director: Zahida Hosein-Bahall
Writer: Zahida Hosein-Bahall
Producer: Zahida Hosein-Bahall
Key Cast: Zahida Hosein-Bahall
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​Zahida Hosein-Bahall
A teacher of 19 years experience, that began with attending Holy Faith Convent Couva for 7 years.
Holds a BSc. Physics (Double major), with minors in Environmental Physics and Materials Science, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus.
Believes in using stories and art to promote Physics and Mathematics, and by extension, teaching.
“Life imitates art, but art imitates life”- the two-way philosophy that normally leads to hours of deep thinking.
A practitioner of nature fist Tai chi (for more than 15 years) under Zen Reyaz.
Have been writing since age 8, scribbling ideas and dreams onto notepads and copy books, and fuelling a lifelong passion and love of writing. Entered many writing competitions for Holy Faith Convent, as a student. (Placed first in the Petrotrin Global warming essay competition, 2001, finalist in Crimestoppers competition 2004).
Trained in screenwriting and poetry, writing scripts for two channels at which learning content creation became a hobby. The channels are Aetherium Physics, a channel created to assist students in CSEC and CAPE Physics. The other is ScreenBlaggers, a sibling project created to highlight film, original stories and poems and even local and regional content.
Started film as a hobby, entering the Engage Art film competition and the CNC3 48-hour film challenge 2023.
All Skin No Laugh
​Directors: Romario Jose Reyes, Israel Silva
Writers: Israel Silva, Romario Reyes, Valdir Silva, Mary-Rebekah Silva
Producer: Mary-Rebekah Reyes
Key Cast: Reuel Warner, Isabel Bacallao
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Romario Jose Reyes, Israel Silva
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​Batchack-Man Peacemakers: The Movie
Director/Writer/Producer/Key Cast: Keyon Byron
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Keyon Byron
Keyon Byron is the director of Batchack-Man Peacemakers: The Movie. Born and
raised in the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago, Byron fell in love with the
cultural elements of this nation and its impact on the people of the Caribbean. With his
love for superheroes and films growing each day, Byron surmised that the country he
held dear in his heart should be showcased throughout the world, especially in the art
of film.
He began his craft during his teenage years, creating short videos and uploading them
to a website called, “YouTube.” With each video becoming increasingly better, and
his love for editing only growing fonder, Byron began his filmmaking journey by
creating his first great motion picture, “Batchack-Man, the power of the Herbalist.”
He would soon go on to create other outstanding achievements, utilizing the culture
and upholding the beauty of the island he dearly loves, such as, “After the
Apocalypse,” and, “Batchack-Man, the Peacemakers series.”
His recent work, “Michelle the Fall,” focuses on revenge, morality and the consequences of actions.
​Amelia Tripp The Story
Director: Vishyan Jason Mohammed
Writer: Cheryl Mohammed
Producer: Vishyan Jason Mohammed
Key Cast: Chelsea Mohammed
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​Vishyan Jason Mohammed
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​Fragments
​Directors: Andreas Antonopoulos, Deboleena Paul
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​Andreas Antonopoulos, Deboleena Paul
​Andreas Antonopoulos:
Andreas Antonopoulos has worked across fiction, documentary, experimental, and animation films. He has produced film work in Greece, the UK, and Trinidad and Tobago. Andreas is a film lecturer who taught film at Napier Edinburgh University in the UK, Leeds Beckett University in the UK, and the University of West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago.
Deboleena Paul:
Deboleena became a choreographer on a large scale, with over 150 dance pieces performed in prestigious assignments to her credit. She works as a Dance Lecturer and Dance Unit Coordinator in the Department of Creative and Festival Arts at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad & Tobago.
​Michelle The Fall
Director/Writer/Producer: Keyon Darren Byron
Key Cast: Angelia Bissoon
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​Keyon Darren Byron
Keyon Byron is the director of Batchack-Man Peacemakers: The Movie. Born and
raised in the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago, Byron fell in love with the
cultural elements of this nation and its impact on the people of the Caribbean. With his
love for superheroes and films growing each day, Byron surmised that the country he
held dear in his heart should be showcased throughout the world, especially in the art
of film.
He began his craft during his teenage years, creating short videos and uploading them
to a website called, “YouTube.” With each video becoming increasingly better, and
his love for editing only growing fonder, Byron began his filmmaking journey by
creating his first great motion picture, “Batchack-Man, the power of the Herbalist.”
He would soon go on to create other outstanding achievements, utilizing the culture
and upholding the beauty of the island he dearly loves, such as, “After the
Apocalypse,” and, “Batchack-Man, the Peacemakers series.”
His recent work, “Michelle the Fall,” focuses on revenge, morality and the consequences of actions.
​Radio Love Fm
Director: -
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​Homer Films was founded with an unwavering commitment to the art of storytelling and a strong belief that “True Passion, Reaps Progress”. The primary goal is to create captivating films enriched with a unique island essence, capable of leaving a lasting impression. Forever grateful to God for bestowing countless blessings in the form of inspiring ideas.
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​Miquel Galofré
Miquel is a filmmaker from Barcelona based in T&T. With broad experience in documentary film production, television and commercials, he has filmed around the world. He moved to Trinidad 10 years ago, where his passion for photography exploded. His posts on Instagram are like ray of Caribbean sun.
His works show empathy and sensitivity about social justice topics trying to help to reduce the negative impact of stigma. Miquel looks for hope and magic even in the darkest places. His acclaimed films ’Songs of Redemption’ and ‘Art connect’ got more than 20 international awards. With ten Caribbean films in ten years, he currently works as creative director at T&T Rocks.
You can check his work at www.trinidadandtobagorocks.com
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​FILMS
2006 ‘Gua-Pa!’
2009 Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast? (Jamaica)
2011 Hit me with Music (Jamaica)
2013 Songs of Redemption (Jamaica)
2014 Art Connect (Trinidad & Tobago)
2015 Tell the Children The Truth (Jamaica)
2016 My Father’s Land (Haiti-Bahamas)
2016 A Better Place (Trinidad & Tobago)
2017 Green & Yellow (Trinidad & Tobago)
2018 Black Hair (Trinidad & Tobago)
2018 Breaking the Cycle (Trinidad & Tobago)
2019 Playing Mas (Trinidad & Tobago)
2019 From Gangsta to Pastor (Trinidad & Tobago)
2019 Lifted (Trinidad & Tobago)
2020 ‘I don’t call it Ghetto’ (Trinidad & Tobago)
2021 Little Moko
2022 In the Melé
2023 Stick is Life
2023 In the Melé
2024 Artiste (Trinidad & Tobago)
​What You Reap
Director/Writer/Producer: Kwasi Makesi Holder
Key Cast: Jada Murrel
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​Kwasi Makesi Holder
​Born on February 15th, 1981, in Trinidad and Tobago, is a passionate and self-taught director whose love for film has shaped his artistic journey. Growing up on Laventille Road in San Juan, Kwasi Holder discovered his affinity for storytelling at an early age and developed a deep appreciation for the power of visual narratives.
His creative path began during his time at St. Agustine Senior Secondary School where he attended and was always captivated by the world of cinema and Intrigued by the art of filmmaking. However he only decided to explore this medium of video editing and film production later in life.
Driven by his passion and determination, Holder immersed himself in self-teaching the craft of video editing and filmmaking. Through countless hours of study, experimentation, and hands-on practice, he honed his skills and developed a unique artistic style. Holder’s directorial career has been marked by a few commercials and shorts on Social Media.
Holder has been able to bring his unique vision to life while exploring his home land.
His personal journey and experiences have shaped his storytelling sensibilities, infusing his films with authenticity and relatability and he continues to seek growth and new opportunities.
​Walking To Gasparillo
Director/Writer: Kwasi Makesi Holder
Producers: Kwasi Makesi Holder, Candice Holder
Key Cast: Kwasi Makesi Holder
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​Kwasi Makesi Holder
Born on February 15th, 1981, in Trinidad and Tobago, is a passionate and self-taught director whose love for film has shaped his artistic journey. Growing up on Laventille Road in San Juan, Kwasi Holder discovered his affinity for storytelling at an early age and developed a deep appreciation for the power of visual narratives.
His creative path began during his time at St. Agustine Senior Secondary School where he attended and was always captivated by the world of cinema and Intrigued by the art of filmmaking. However he only decided to explore this medium of video editing and film production later in life.
Driven by his passion and determination, Holder immersed himself in self-teaching the craft of video editing and filmmaking. Through countless hours of study, experimentation, and hands-on practice, he honed his skills and developed a unique artistic style. Holder’s directorial career has been marked by a few commercials and shorts on Social Media.
Holder has been able to bring his unique vision to life while exploring his home land.
His personal journey and experiences have shaped his storytelling sensibilities, infusing his films with authenticity and relatability and he continues to seek growth and new opportunities.