For the first time in the Foundation’s history the bursary was awarded to an institution rather than an individual. The curator of the 2010 award was Annie Nocenti.

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Congratulations to the Cine Institute and its staff.

Aaron said he reluctantly decided to step down after he felt that he and the other director/writer (Dadou Dorval) could no longer work together as a team.

The post-production of the movie was originally supposed to kick off this summer; however, Aaron told Movie Lakay in a chat conversation that he does not work with Dadou and will never.

Read the complete statement below:

“This is Araron Lassin aka Lyric . . Attention Everyone this is the outcome of la Repentance.. This Movie Is not going to be release thru my production. We tried working together but we couldn’t work out are differences so this movie Is no longer on my time line… if The actor Dadou Dorval wants to continue shooting La repentence, My suggestion is for him to find another film crew to finish it for him as for me The C.E.O of Jackboyz Production we don’t want nothing to do with the actor.

Lyric “

I was really looking forward to this. Hope they find a new director. // Watch ‘La Repentance’ trailer

Stay tuned while we contact Dadou Dorval for more info.

The embossed seal will be placed on the lower right corner of the DVD case, and it guarantees the DVD’s authenticity. If the seal is not embossed or not shown, the president asks to report it to the HAAF at 305.942.8348.

The president also mentioned that the other main way to tell a copy is that the underside of the disk is not silver, but will be a different color such as purple.

Watch the video below from the HAAF!

For other ways to identify Pirate DVDs, visit http://www.ehow.com

Based in Jacmel, on Haiti’s southern coast, Ciné Institute began as a film festival. Held for three years, Festival Film Jakmèl showed hundreds of international films free of charge to tens of thousands of Haitians.

Using the power of cinema, integrated educational programming, technical training and media production support, Ciné Institute educates and empowers Haitian youth who seek the creative, technical and business skills necessary to grow local media industries that can provide jobs and spur economic growth needed to improve their lives and the lives of others.

Since January 12, the students of the Cine Institute are using their cameras to document the damage wrought by the earthquake in their town of Jacmel. The Concorde Cinema, home of the Cine Institute, was destroyed earthquake and is currently condemned.  The Katrin Cartlidge Foundation bursary will help the Cine Institute to rebuild its home and continue its inspirational work.

Cine Institute student Keziah Jean will collect the bursary on behalf of her school and her fellow students.  Keziah was selected for this honour because of her short fiction film TAMBOU MARYE (Wedding Drum) and reportage film PINCHINAT, about a refugee camp. Keziah Jean will participate in this year’s Talent Campus.  (source:  Sarajevo Film Festival)

More info:

Cine Institute | Katrin Cartlidge Foundation | Watch TAMBOU MARYE short film

This section of the site is for fans to write their reviews of the new Mary Jane film. Reviews can contain spoilers, but no major spoilers (such as the final fates of key characters). For consistency, each review should rank the film on a 1-10 (although feel free to add categories to rank).

Post your review in the comment section, and as always, please be civil.

Here is the review from user “Samantha Louis”

I would like to call MARY JANE’s premiere ONE OF THE BEST NIGHTS IN HAITIAN CINEMA.

If you ask me a few months ago before seeing “Mary Jane’s trailer - is there hope for the Haitian Cinema, I would have answered no because I’ve seen so many Haitian movies that disappointed me. A few months ago a friend suggest that I check out MARY JANE’S trailer I was so amazed with what i saw, never have I seen a trailer that caught my attention so much at least not in the Haitian movie industry. For once there was a trailer with a message, for once there was a TRAILER, a trailer that was not a 10 minutes “scene” from the movie, for once the trailer tell me what the film is going to be about without giving the full story away and I know I had to be at the premiere.

The premiere of “Mary Jane” was a lot more than what I was expected, I’ve been to a few Haitian movie Premiere and I have to tell you the atmosphere in the theater was different, it was a mix crowd, Haitian, American, Spanish, you name it. You feel the excitement in the theater .For so long I’ve heard people talk and write about how we should produce film for anyone from any background to watch; well I am proud to say “MARY JANE” accomplishes that. The presentation, the people, the media, it was truly one of the best Premiere I have ever been to.

“THE FILM”
Words to describe “MARY JANE,” Brilliant, breathtaking, emotional and powerful.
How many Haitian parents work two jobs morning till night the only time for their kids is when they are dropping and picking them up at the Babysitter, a family member or a friend’s house? How many Haitian parents really know how their children’s’ days are like?

Mary Jane is a film for all parents to see. This film has such a great message, such an important subject, one we don’t often talk about in our Haitian culture “Child sexual Abuse.” The people behind this film did such an amazing job relaying the message. I can’t find one negative things to say about the actors they did such an amazing job very professional, when they were crying you almost wanted to cry along with them yes I did drop a few tears. The editing of the film oh man amazing job, the quality was on point, dialogue. I was able to follow thru from the beginning until the end of the film. The director of the film did such an amazing job. The interesting thing for me while watching the film I never once thought I was watching a Haitian film; I was watching a powerful film made by a group of Haitian man, and that made me really proud to see the work that they have done. I would encourage you all to support this film, to continue to support the Haitian cinema after what I saw on Saturday whether these guys continue in the Haitian market or move on to other market they have successfully leave a mark in Haitian cinema.

What I walk away with is a great message, one that all parents should know: Parents talk to your child be your child best friend that way when there’s something wrong or someone is hurting your child they can always come to you. Parent don’t assume everything is fine, don’t assume because your child is acting out, your child behavior is abnormal that mean they are hanging with the wrong crowd or they are at the age. Talk to you child, find out what your child days are like. The most important thing from this film is if you are a victim of child sexual abuse, you need to speak up; you need to let somebody know you can’t be help if you stay silent don’t let your abuser win, do not let your abuser silent you, once you speak they have no power over you, they cant hurt you anymore no matter what your abuser tell you like Mary Jane said “PALE.”

This film “Mary Jane” started the conversation on Saturday July 17 in such an amazing and positive way, let continue the conversation,let break the silence on child sexual abuse.

Congratulations to the cast and the crew of “MARY JANE” on an amazing job.

[submitted by "Samantha Louis"]

Must be able to read and memorize a script. Must be able to improvise when needed. Must be available on weekends for long hours of shooting. If you have what it takes to put Haitian movies on the map, please forward your pictures and resume to jetli814@yahoo.com.

But wait! Tutu also announced today that “The Birth of Assassin” movie will be released on DVD on September 7, 2010 and it will only be available online at BouyaFilm.com and also on MovieLakay.com.

Please join us at Movie Lakay in wishing Tutu a very happy birthday.

Bouyaaa!

After rescuring Rachel (Sheila Mocombe) from the Haitian mafia, Phillipe (Marc Anthony Delerme) has been tested by the power of the Haitian mobb which will spawn an assassin.

The Birth Of An Assassin is a new film from JD Production.

Directed by Joan “Tutu” Demosthene.

The Birth of an Assassin Premiere

Photos from the premiere of The Birth of an Assassin movie. July 19th, 2009: North Miami Performing Arts Theater

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The Birth Of An Assassin

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Watch the Premiere Video Coverage! Check out the Premiere Photos?

There will be 2 showtimes, from 6:00pm-8:00pm and 8:00pm-10:00pm. Advance ticket pricing is $10, and $12 at the door.

The movie has English subtitles. If you want to be entertained, this movie will surely offer that. Bring along your family, friends and associates.

For more information please call Wesner Calixte at (305)848-7570 or email us at zwingproductionsetagence@yahoo.com.

Mechan Dou is Rated PG-13 for violence.

During the press conference, LCStudios played a 15-minute preview of the movie -  I just want to say brilliant dialogue, story, and may I say absolutely brilliant acting from the entire cast. I have seen a lot of movies but Mary Jane touched me big time. This movie makes me stop and think.

Astrid Trouillot, a young actress in her debut performance … is heartbreaking as Young Mary Jane. The rest of the actors [Genji Jack, Natalie Kanzki, Patri Valmyr] perform so powerfully in the film that the audience will be hard-pressed to find a better performance from other actors.

I guarantee you, you will walk away with feeling hopefully.

VIDEO: Press Conference

“About Mary Jane”
Mary Jane is a story narrated by 26 years old M.J. (Patri Valmyr). After 9 years being away from home, she is returning home to face her past and her demons. Mary Jane takes us back to when she was just 9 years old (played by Astrid Trouillot) and relived in chilling details how she was molested by her uncle Frank (Darron Andrews).

Forced to spend her after school hours at her uncle’s house, Mary finds herself the prey of her uncle’s deranged mind until she was thirteen. Her behavior rapidly changed for the worst. No one can understand why. However, her mother Denise (Natalie Kanzky) fights to rescue her daughter from her mental state of mind.

Mary Jane Movie Press Conference Photos

Photos by Can-See Photography

Mary Jane in theaters July 17, 2010 @6pm
174 E Flager Street
Olympia Theater
@ Gusman Center

See you on the red carpet and Bring the Kleenex!

Buy Tickets now at www.maryjanethemovie.com

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