MONTMARTE
Disillusioned with her lackluster life, JO takes a break and visits the storied French district of MONTMARTRE. There she falls for TOUSSAINT, a tour guide with a penchant for poetry and a strong belief in the power of Magic and Romance. Through their curious connection, Black History, art and love intertwine, reconnecting Jo to her long-lost passion for life. The film stars Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy). Category: Feature Narrative
DIASPORA POWER
Inspired by the stories of women and men arriving in the 1960s and 1970s, Diaspora Power explores the immigration and integration journeys of the Haitian community in Quebec. Category: Feature Documentary
THE CREOLE PIG: HAITI’S GREAT LOSS
“The Creole Pig: Haiti’s Great Loss recounts the story of the remarkable Creole Pig, a livestock that was central to Haitian life for generations. Native to Haiti, the Creole Pig was a cornerstone of rural farming communities, providing farmers with a vital source of economic stability and resilience. Category: Feature Documentary
- THE HEROES OF THE MASSACRE RIVER
The Heroes of the Massacre River is a powerful documentary that chronicles the stories of the pioneers behind the construction of the historic Canal of Ouanaminthe, a project that united Haitians across the nation and the diaspora. This film celebrates the groundbreaking efforts of key figures, including Dr. Bertrhude Albert, Dr. Naismy-Mary Fleurant, Architect Wideline Pierre, Economist Etzer Emile, and dedicated canal workers Milourie Sylfrard, Theodore Johnson, and Joseph Pressoir, guided by the investigative journey of Max Angie Clervil. Category: Feature Documentary
TI BLAN
The story of Ti Blan draws inspiration from the lives of my Haitian family and I. A few years ago, I lost my grandmother, the matriarch of my family. She spoke only Creole, a language I never fully learned, and though words often failed us, the power of her love never did and one lesson she showed me is that family is everything- and that’s the heart of Ti Blan. Category: Short Narrative
(PROMO) 11TH ANNUAL HAITI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The 11th Annual Haiti International Film Festival is August 15, 2026. It is a one-day celebration of Haitian culture through film and art. The film festival will be an epic event that you want to attend. Thank you for the music provided by Eyo-E, “Lakou.” Sponsored by: Department of Cultural Affairs, City Of Los Angeles and Color Congress
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