 We are excited to present the 11TH anniversary of our proclamation once again with May 26th, being proclaimed as Garifuna Film International Day in the City of Los Angeles and State of California the Garifuna Film International Day to be hosted at the Electric Lodge Theater 1416 Electric Avenue, Venice Ca. 90291.
Honoring the preservation and awareness of Garifuna, Indigenous cultures and organizations. We are hoping and asking for the renewal of our proclamation as well as asking for recognition for the following members of our community. May 26th Garifuna Film International Day Honorees chosen to be recognized are as follows: Judith Mendez founder of the Peoples Diabetes Foundation Non-Profit 501c3. Ms. Mendez was chosen by World Diabetes Day as a 2022 Walk Ambassador for mobilizing her community in Los Angeles for the country of Belize. She was chosen for the Walk which is a global Diabetes Awareness Campaign. C.A.S.T. Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking is a Los Angeles-based anti-human trafficking organization. Through legal, social, and advocacy services, CAST helps rehabilitate survivors of human trafficking, raises awareness, and affects legislation and public policy surrounding human trafficking Dr. Cadrin Gill MD physician servicing the community of Los Angeles since 1976. Dr. Stephen Sideroff PHD. Is a clinical psychologist & Author of “The Resilient Path Nine Pillars of Resilience “for his tireless work supporting the mental health of clients and community members throughout the Pandemic each day publishing supportive articles THE RESILENCE RESPONSE tools for coping. Mather May Marie Santino community elder Recognition for supporting mental health awareness & healing mind body and spirit of the Garifuna Community here in Los Angeles and abroad. Nardie Santos advocates for Education, mental health awareness, Autism awareness & financial literacy a positive voice for our youth. Prof. Donna Coe MSN, RN for her tireless work as educator in the health field in Los Angeles and serves as an inspiration while supplying service to the greater community. LIL June Alvarez Jr. Recording artist enriching community and culture. Ruben Reyes trail blazer for developing the Garifuna APP supporting the preservation and language. Educating community about history of Garifuna. His contribution to being a filmmaker and writer and author contribution to the Garifuna Dictionary. Documentary SHORTS SCREENING 7:00 pm GARIFUNA FEVER by Alan Reyes Garifuna Forever is a documentary series of interviews and personal stories of Garifuna People. These stories and interviews are from the perspective of the Garifuna rather than from outside entities or spectators. LION OF THE SOUTH by Bilal Morris Garifuna artistic traditions and visions featuring Leonides Sanchez THE EULOGY by Eulogia Gordon & Akil Goree Director - Eulogia Gordon Film by Akil Goree Music video Human rights awareness "The Eulogy" formally named "UNMASTERED" is both daring and liberating. We are in a time when the world is awakening and in need of permission to be us in every sense of the word. This song is a remake of the 1980s "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley. It was gifted to me by my ancestors on May 23rd. It was recorded on May 24th and finished on May 25th, 2022. Not only is it the anniversary of the day that George Floyd lost his life, but it is also the annual Africa Day celebration. These facts came as a surprise to most because it was not the intention of the group to ever record the song. All of this came together extremely fast and unexpectedly. You will hear the voices of (in order) I AM, Foreign Skrilla, Queen Nzingha, Eulogia Penny, Bob Marley, O.T.M Jay aRe, and Deuce The Truth. Q & A with filmmakers 8:00pm Screening SUGAR LANDS Screenwriter Christina Smith, Filmmaker Akley Olton Out of all the Caribbean islands plundered and conquered by the British, St. Vincent and the Grenadines was one of the last to be colonized; and the only territory that has recorded less than a century under the system known as chattel slavery. Follow Vincentian historian Dr. Adrian Fraser, walking through the remnants of the colonial plantations, and explaining his findings on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. Director Biography - Akley Olton Akley Olton is an award-winning filmmaker, Garifuna descent visual artist, and creative consultant specializing in creative direction for high-end film, audiovisual, and multimedia content productions. Mr. Olton has been studying visual arts ever since high school and filmmaking at UWI in Barbados and the International School of Film and Television. Q & A with filmmaker 9:00 pm Film Awards 9:30 pm -10:30 MUSIC Bootsy Rankin & Garifuna Cultural band Mrs. Marie Santino Mather May Garifuna recording artist. Sponsors: Garifuna Museum of Los Angeles, Uraga, Dr. Stephen Sideroff PHD Third Wind, Dr. Cadrin Gill MD Consulate General of St. Vincent & the Grenadines, California, Belili Magazine, Garifuna Fashion, Leela’s Treasures, IMMIGRANT MAGAZINE, Garifuna Barbie Experience , Garifuna Nation & California Center for Economic Initiatives. http://www.garifunafilmfestival.com,www.facebook.com/dabuyaba http://argonautnews.com/native-tongues-native-stories/ http://www.voanews.com/content/film-festival-looks-at-indigenous-peoples-culture-conflict/2792067.html Contact [email protected]
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