Windrush Caribbean Film Festival is returning for its 4th Annual film festival from 6 – 30 June.
Get ready for WCFF 2023 as they continue celebrating the Windrush Generation. Touring the UK in-person with screenings in Bristol, Birmingham, Southampton, Newport, Westminster, and East London.
WCFF 2023 opening night Shorts Showcase!
And Still We Rise (Chris Smith, UK, 2022);13m
No Regrets (Krik Krak Productions, UK, 2023); 14m 33
When I was a Younger (Noella Mingo, UK, 2021); 8m 52s
PANEL DISCUSSION – The Nuances of the first immigrant experience
Break
Small Island Stories 2 (James Batchelor, Benjamin Harrap, UK, 2023); 38m 6s
A Very Brit(ish) Voice (Jaha Browne, UK, 2020); 32m 28s
Asunder (Janet Marrett, UK, 2021); 15m
Q&A Session
Small Island Stories 2
Small Island Stories 2 is an audio and visual production based around stories of those who came to Derby on the Windrush and those of their descendants, first, second and third generations. The production is predominantly based around the artform of Hip Hop and spoken word with features from a number of local artists to create a body of eclectic work inspired by the Windrush movement and influences from the Caribbean that has become entwined and part of common culture within Great Britain. This event at QUAD will be the first listening party for Small Island Stories – with more showcases set to take place across Derby for 2023.
About James Batchelor
James Batchelor is a lyricist of Jamaican descent. Born and raised in Great Britain and residing in Derby since 2002. His passion for music and knowledge about his heritage and culture forms the basis of both Small Island Stories and Small Island Stories 2.
Funded by Derby CAN and with the support of various Derby based organisations (Mashup Derby, DWICA, Open Doors, QUAD, Nathan Addai) this project plays a role in the continued documentation of oral histories that appreciate the power of Hip Hop and spoken word as tools for learning. The project falls in line with Black History month with the desired outcomes being to share stories of hope, struggle and successes on an everlasting journey.
Small Island Stories is available now with the “Legacy Tapes” branding acting as a conduit for storytelling and black history in a creative way.
PLAY TRAILER
Showings – select to order tickets:
Tue, Jun 6th, 7:00 PM @ Mast Mayflower Studios
Fri, Jun 16th, 7:00 PM @ The Riverfront (Newport)
Sat, Jun 17th, 2:30 PM @ Rich Mix
- Year: 2023
- Country: United Kingdom
- Director: James Batchelor, Benjamin Harrap
A Very Brit(ish) Voice
A Very Brit(ish) Voice is a documentary film that explores the stories of Caribbean people who travelled in the UK between 1948 and 1971 and settled in Leicester.
The film tells these stories through the words of seven otherwise ‘missing voices’ and reflects their experiences in the community.
With contributions from Dennis ‘Sugar’ Christopher, Nelista Cuffy, Elaine Hinds, Robert Lee, Pearl Ricketts, Boston Williams and musical storytelling from Mellow Baku; the film captures the experiences of the Windrush Generation and that of the present generation in their own words.
Showings – select to order tickets:
Tue, Jun 6th, 7:00 PM @ Mast Mayflower Studios
Tue, Jun 20th, 8:00 PM @ Rich Mix
- Year: 2019
- Runtime:32 minutes
- Language: English
- Country: United Kingdom
- Director: Jaha Browne
When I Was A Younger
When I Was A Younger is a short documentary that features four women who moved to London, England after WWII. They left parents, siblings and friends behind when they travelled from Grenada, Jamaica, Sri Lanka and Manchester. Now in their 70s, 80s and 90s, these women are almost invisible to a modern society that can’t envisage them as anything but old. But, as the film shows, they once were young, vibrant and full of fun. In fact, these four women still have the same mischievous streak they did when they were youngers.
PLAY TRAILER
Showings – select to order tickets:
Tue, Jun 6th, 7:00 PM @ Mast Mayflower Studios
- Year:2021
- Runtime:9 minutes
- Country:United Kingdom
- Director:Noella Mingo
ASUNDER
Olivia, a trainee professional, finds herself opposing the government that is seeking to criminalise her mother. ASUNDER offers an intricate story about family, politics and justice
PLAY TRAILER
Showings – select to order tickets:
Tue, Jun 6th, 7:00 PM @ Mast Mayflower Studios
Fri, Jun 16th, 7:00 PM @ The Riverfront (Newport)
- Year:2021
- Runtime:15 minutes
- Language:English
- Country:United Kingdom
- Director:Janet Marrett
- Screenwriter: Janet Marrett
- Producer: Nicola Gregory Olivia – Kemi Awoderu Jean – Joyce Grey-Carter Carol – Nicola Alexis
- Cast: Casting Director – Heather Basten
- Cinematographer: Director of Photography – Korsshan Schlauer
- Editor: Marnie Hollande
- Sound Design: Rich Evans
- Music: Pablo Scopinaro
Mast Mayflower Studios
142, 144 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU, UK
June 6, 2023, 7:00 – 10:00 PM BST
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