Premier Mark Brantley shares update on launch of Film Focus Nevis to support local artists
Premier Mark Brantley shares update on launch of Film Focus Nevis to support local artists

Last Updated on February 12, 2025, 7:55 AM AST by Admin 1

Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley recently shared an update about launching a platform, Film Focus Nevis, to let local, regional, and international talents explore their careers in different fields in films. This initiative will also help them promote the stunning, natural landscapes of Nevis.

Moreover, this platform will help create more job opportunities for the citizens and residents of the island nation. It will also help Nevis get full support from key cultural sponsors as a film destination.

Different Fields with exploring opportunities

  • Directors
  • Film Editors
  • Cameraman
  • Light man
  • Makeup Artists
  • Stunt man
  • Cinematographer
  • Spot man
  • Actors and Actresses
  • Story Writers
  • Dialogue Writers
  • Lyricists
  • Music Composers
  • Choreographers
  • Singers

Platform for local talents

The Film Focus Nevis platform will be launched with collaboration between the Nevis Film Commission and Movies at Nevis Performing Arts Centre (NEPAC), with an aim to support local artists and home – grown talented people to build a career in films.

Moreover, many films will get a chance to screen their films on an international level and show their stories on various subject matters. This project will also help local artists get recognized across the world. This initiative will help put the spotlight on both local and global stories.

Film Focus Nevis

The announcement of the platform’s launch was held during a ceremony on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, at Nevis Performing Arts Centre (NEPAC) in Charlestown, Nevis. The ceremony was attended by a special guest, Lulaine Childs, Co-Executive Producer.

According to the sources, seven movies which were made in Nevis, are yet to be screened. The Film Focus Nevis will give them the right platform to screen those films where they will get the deserving recognition, while creating new economic opportunities for the citizens and residents of Nevis.