The Caribbean International Film and Fashion Festival (CARIFF) is set to take place over the weekend of October 9-10 in Wilmington, celebrating Caribbean arts with filmmakers, actors, and creatives. Founded by Lexi Whilby, president of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of the Northeast, CARIFF is returning after a successful inaugural year.
Event Highlights:
Friday, October 9:
- Breakfast and Panel Discussion: Kicking off at 8:30 a.m., featuring Delaware House Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton and photographer/filmmaker Andre Wright Jr., discussing the future of film in Delaware.
- Short Film Screenings: Following the panel, there will be a series of short film screenings, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions.
- Feature Film Screenings: The day wraps up with two feature films:
- 6:45 p.m.: Jafaican by Fredi Nwaka
- 8:50 p.m.: Threads of Us by Donisha Prendergast, each followed by Q&As with the creators.
Saturday, October 10:
- Feature films will continue, including Pages, Homage, Queen of Soca, and Redeemed: A Father’s Love.
- Closing remarks at 6:15 p.m. celebrate the filmmakers and their stories.
- 2nd Annual Caribbean Fashion Show: Taking place at Sheraton Suites in Downtown Wilmington, showcasing fashion influenced by Caribbean culture.
- The Caribbean Film Awards: Concluding the festival at Theatre N, honoring outstanding contributions in Caribbean cinema.
Lexi Whilby emphasizes the goal of establishing Wilmington as a destination for experiencing high-quality Caribbean storytelling. For more details on the schedule and to purchase tickets, visit the CARIFF website.
