Caribbean International Film and Fashion Festival Returns to Wilmington, Delaware
This weekend, Wilmington will shine as a cultural hub, hosting the Caribbean International Film and Fashion Festival from October 9 to 10. The festival aims to celebrate Caribbean cinema and style, featuring film screenings, filmmaker discussions, and a vibrant Caribbean fashion show.
Events and Highlights
Lexi Whilby, founder and festival director, emphasizes the significance of this event, stating it provides Caribbean filmmakers with a major platform in the U.S. For the second year in a row, the festival will showcase over 40 award-nominated films, with 26 screenings taking place at Penn Cinema at the Riverfront.
- Day One: Full day of Caribbean film screenings.
- Day Two: Film screenings until 6 p.m., followed by a fashion show at the Sheraton Suites in downtown Wilmington, and concluding with an awards ceremony at Theatre N.
Among the featured films is “Threads of Us,” by Donisha Prendergast, granddaughter of reggae legend Bob Marley. Whilby notes the historical ties of the Caribbean community to Delaware, highlighting a rich cultural heritage that continues to resonate today.
The festival promises an exciting weekend, bringing a piece of the Caribbean experience to Delaware and encouraging more diverse storytelling within the film industry.
