In 2009 the event was scaled down due to economic constraints and 7 films were presented at venues in Kingston and Ocho Rios.  Once again the REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL proved an excellent marketing tool for Jamaican and reggae-themed films, when public acclaim and publicity about the documentary WHY DO JAMAICANS RUN SO FAST? about Jamaica's Beijing Olympic success that was premiered at these screenings was invited to participate in international film festivals, winning the Milano Sports TV Garland of Honour award for 2009.

After the great success of these two REGGAE FILM FESTIVALS, we now plan a bigger and better event for 2010.  Our aim is to see the Reggae Film Festival as Jamaica's international film event of the year and a place where film makers, directors, distributors and media companies can meet annually to seal distribution deals, share ideas and create new links, as well as becoming a breeding ground for new film projects.

Entries are now invited for the REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL 2010.

2010 PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Barbara Blake Hannah, Director: Peter Gittins, Archivist; Michael Barnett; Jerome Hamilton; Lloyd Laing; Lesley Ann Welsh.


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The 3rd Annual Reggae Film Festival with be held 25th - 27th February - Hilton Hotel, New Kingston, Jamaica
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Make A Film in 24hrs Competition Announced
The Jamaica Film Academy, producers of the REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL, invites Jamaica-based film makers -- professionals or amateurs -- to use film, video or cell phone cameras to make a 5 minute film in 24 hours at the REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL 2010. See PRESS section for details.

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Call For Entries
The Reggae Film Festival is now officially accepting entries, closing date is 25th Janurary 2010, entry forms can be downloaded HERE or at the festivals website www.reggaefilmfestival.com
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Looking For Sponsors.....
Would you like to help support the Jamaican film industry? if so we need your help, we're currently looking for sponsors and friends to help support the Reggae film Festival and to enable us to put on the event each year. The benefits of our event are enormous int he bigger scheme of things. The costs to run the Reggae Film Festival are tiny compared to the huge benefits, we are keen to make links with friends and sponsors, if you would like to help us then please get in touch and email us, THANK YOU

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JFA launches new initiative to promote Reggae and Jamaican culture.
The Jamaican Film Academy has secured a sponsorship deal with a Web Host Provider which will enable FREE WEB ACCESS to anyone wishing to create their own website. The only criteria is that the site must have a Reggae or Jamaican theme. The JFA hopes that the new initiative will help those would may not normally be able to afford expensive web hosting costs to gain a web presence. The new 'Jahweb' project provides members with a web hosting account with FTP access plus many other features which would normally be very expensive if purchased seperatley. The JFA hopes the new project will help film makersand reggae musicians to gain a web presence and enable them to promote their films and music internationally. Anyone wishing to take advantage of the new Jahweb initiative can contact info@reggaefilms.co.uk or visit www.jahweb.co.cc

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The Hilton Hotel confirmed as sponsor
The Reggae Film Festival's official 2010 sponsor has been confirmed as the Hilton Hotel, New Kingston, Jamaica. Anyone wishing to book rooms at the hotel for the Reggae Film Festival should contact us via email to arrange this as we have a limited number of rooms available. Also see the Press page for more details of our accomodation package.

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NEWS:
In the decades since 1972 when Jamaica's first feature film "The Harder They Come" exposed reggae to the world on its soundtrack, a growing number of films have continued to be made that focus on Jamaica's music culture.  In 2008 these films were given the title "Reggae Films" and gathered together in one place for the first ever REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL, held in New Kingston February 25th-27th. 

Organized with the co-sponsorship of private sector companies and the Jamaican Ministry of Culture the REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL 2008 presented 20 films over three nights in the presence of film makers and actors from Spain, Germany, the UK, USA, Canada and Britain who paid their way to attend the event in Kingston, the Reggae Film Festival was declared a success.  Several of the films shown received international exposure and distribution as a result of the international media coverage of the REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL, including the German feature film 'ALMOST HEAVEN" and the reggae documentary "DUB ECHOES".
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