There are over 736 films made in the US every year, but only a small fraction of that are by independent films. Unlike big-budget studio films that are made with more of a business and money mindset, thus sometimes lack diversity, Independent films deal with the reality of society and provide opportunities for emerging filmmakers to tell original stories that make an impact on society. Studio films tend to be formulaic in nature and only create films that are status quo. In contrast, independent filmmakers are the alternative to the Hollywood Studio system in producing films that deal with controversial issues that display the humanity of society through innovative storytelling.
Independent films such as I Am Not Your Negro, Toussaint Louverture, Ayiti Mon Amour produced by Haitian Diaspora Filmmakers, showcase the true diversity in original storytelling. These filmmakers allow society to learn about the humanity of society through the cinema.
However, with only 24% of Independent films being made every year, the film industry is great need of aspiring film makers who seek to create stories that uplift society. The filmmakers need support to showcase these independent films and that is why I created the film festival to provide a platform for these filmmakers to showcase their work in Hollywood.
11th Annual Haiti International Film Festival-August 16, 2025 at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood California.
4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
You are invited to the screening for The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti, which won Best Documentary in 2023 from the Haiti International Film Festival, will be showcased at Lumiere Cinema in Beverly Hills on Saturday, Jan 10th, 2026, at 7:30 pm.
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