For ticket information and to check out the newly released lineup and schedule, head over to the festival homepage at: http://haiticulturalx.org/haitifilmfest.
New York, NY – April 1, 2015 – Haiti Cultural Exchange (HCX), a New York based non-profit organization is proud to announce the Third Biennial Haiti Film Fest taking place in venues throughout the city and kicking things off with the Haiti Film Fest Opening Night on Thursday, May 7th at DROM NYC. Hosted by Haitian radio personality, Carel Pedre of CHOKARELLA; featuring a selection of short films, and performances by Sanba Zao of Lakou Mizik and Ioan Delice, New York’s newest and hottest underground rap artist. Tickets available here: http://bit.ly/1AGVJ4c
Established in 2011, Haiti Film Fest engages Haitians and non-Haitians alike with pressing issues in contemporary Haitian and Diaspora Communities. The festival showcases the emerging talent in Haitian communities, and features provocative and innovative storytelling via narrative films, documentaries, feature-length projects and short films that depict the diversity, depth and vibrant spirit of contemporary Haitian cinema.
As a part of Haitian Heritage month this May, HCX will present over 15 screenings in venues throughout New York City showcasing a variety of documentary, feature and short films exploring subjects such as exile, memory, and cultural heritage. Expanded post-film discussions will provide the sizeable and diverse audience, of Haitians and non-Haitians, the opportunity to learn from filmmakers about their inspiration, techniques, and obstacles. Scholars will also be invited to expand upon the humanities and social themes presented through the films.
Over its first two installments, Haiti Film Fest has drawn thousands of attendees and expects the 3rd Biennial Haiti Film Fest to attract an audience of approximately 2,000 individuals, including Haitians and Haitian Americans, culture lovers, and cinéphiles. HCX has assembled a distinguished team of film aficionados to help shape and guide this year’s festival, including renowned writer Edwidge Danticat, filmmakers Jonathan Demme and Jerry Lamothe, and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.
