Seven films were recognised for excellence in filmmaking and cultural storytelling at the inaugural Bermuda Black Film Weekend event.
A spokesperson said, “History was made at the inaugural Bermuda Black Film Weekend: Founders Edition, as seven outstanding films were recognised for excellence in filmmaking, cultural storytelling, creativity and global impact.
- Best Feature Film: When Love Speaks — Mark Harris
- Best Short Film: Ashes Day — Amingo Thora
- Best Documentary: Rediscovering Fanon — Rico Speight
- Best Bermudian Film: Thoughts Become Things — Marquedelle Philip Rodriguez
- Audience Choice Award: Miss Jobson — Amanda Sans Pantling
- Black Atlantic Storytelling Award: Three Black Men: A Journey into the Magical Otherwise — Sienna McLean-LoGreco
- Emerging Filmmaker Award: Blood on the Crown — Hafiz Dill
“From Bermuda and the Caribbean to Africa, Europe and the United States, these filmmakers demonstrate the extraordinary power of storytelling to connect cultures, preserve histories and amplify voices across the Black diaspora.
“Congratulations to every winner, selected filmmaker and storyteller who helped make our inaugural festival an unforgettable cultural milestone. This is only the beginning! Bermuda: The Meeting Point of Black Atlantic Storytelling.”
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