PoFF2026: Queen Nanny + Origins (Closing Night)

  Join us on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟭, at 𝟴𝗽𝗺, at 𝗗𝗶 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 in 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼 for the 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 of the 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹!

For this 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, we present a 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 of 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (2015) and 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 (2023). In addition, we are showing the 7-minute teaser of the upcoming documentary series 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮: 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 (2025).

𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, but please 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 by sending an email to [email protected] as space is limited. 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 will be available on sale throughout the evening! 

𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 + 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 (𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴)
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 8pm
Venue: Di Hip Strip
Address: 25A Folly Rd, Port Antonio, Portland 
Program: 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (2015, 59′, Jamaica and the United States, dir. Roy Anderson) + 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 (2023, 46’, Jamaica, dir. Kurt Wright)
Extra: The short film 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮: 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 (2025, 7’, dir. Emiel Martens)
Extra: The 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is presented by 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝘁𝘀 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
Tickets: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, but please 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 by sending an email to [email protected] as space is limited
More info: www.caribbeancreativity.nl

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
Directed by Roy T. Anderson, 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 explores the life, legacy, and enduring significance of one of Jamaica’s most revered national heroes. Celebrated as a fearless leader, military strategist, and spiritual guide, Queen Nanny led the Windward Maroons in their resistance against British colonial rule during the eighteenth century, becoming a powerful symbol of freedom, resilience, and self-determination. Blending historical research, oral traditions, dramatic reenactments, and expert commentary, the documentary 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 traces Nanny’s remarkable journey from enslavement to leadership, highlighting how her military ingenuity, spiritual authority, and unwavering commitment to liberation helped secure a future for generations of Maroons. The film also examines the ways in which her legacy continues to resonate in contemporary Jamaica, inspiring ongoing struggles for cultural preservation, social justice, and national identity. Through a rich exploration of history and memory, 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 offers a compelling portrait of an iconic woman whose courage and vision shaped the course of Jamaican history and whose influence continues to be felt throughout the Caribbean and the wider African diaspora.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀
𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 is an award-winning Jamaican fantasy adventure that brings together the island’s history, folklore, and mythology in an epic tale of magic, mystery, and time travel. When the infamous rebel thief Three-Finger Jack is tasked with stealing a powerful magical artifact, he and an unlikely band of allies are swept into a thrilling journey where Jamaica’s past and present collide. As the adventure unfolds, legendary figures such as Nanny of the Maroons, Annie Palmer, and Anancy emerge from different eras of Jamaican history and folklore, joining forces in a story that reimagines the nation’s cultural heritage for a new generation. Blending fantasy, drama, and action, 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 transforms iconic characters into heroes of a shared universe filled with supernatural forces, mythical creatures, and unexpected twists. Inspired by a desire to reconnect younger audiences with Jamaica’s rich storytelling traditions, the film celebrates the enduring power of the island’s legends while offering a fresh and imaginative vision of its history. Written and directed by Kurt Wright, produced by Noelle Wright, and featuring performances by Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley, Shantol Jackson, Wesley Hylton, the late Chris McFarlane, and Leonie Forbes, 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 is a vibrant cinematic adventure that showcases the creativity, talent, and cultural imagination of contemporary Jamaican filmmaking.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
Caribbean Creativity is an Amsterdam-based non-profit organization that is, since 2008, committed to the programming and promotion of Caribbean and Caribbean-themed cinema in the Netherlands and beyond. Over the years, Caribbean Creativity has hosted over 300 screenings in Dutch cinemas and at film festivals, including numerous premieres. In 2020, they launched YardVibes, a streaming platform featuring content from independent Caribbean and African filmmakers. YardVibes currently offers over 100 titles, including feature films, web series, documentaries, and short films, with new content added monthly. This year, they are based in Kingston, working on several film projects and film events, including this screening. For more information, visit www.caribbeancreativity.nl.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝘁𝘀
Located on the cliffs of Boston Bay in Portland, Jamaica, Great Huts is an eco-resort that combines natural beauty with a celebration of African and African-Jamaican heritage. More than a place to stay, Great Huts offers a cultural experience that reflects the history, creativity, and resilience of the African diaspora in Jamaica. The resort’s grounds are adorned with African-inspired art and sculptures, while its location provides easy access to some of Portland’s must-visit attractions, including Boston Beach, Frenchman’s Cove, Reach Falls, and the Blue Mountains. With its commitment to sustainability, cultural preservation, and community engagement, Great Huts has become a distinctive destination for those seeking a connection to Jamaica’s rich natural environment and cultural heritage. As the initiator of the Portie Film Festival, Great Huts is proud to welcome the festival back to Portland for its 10th edition, in partnership with Caribbean Creativity, continuing its longstanding commitment to celebrating Jamaican film, arts, and culture. For more information, visit www.greathuts.com.