FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Akley Olton, Island Rebel Media | islandrebelmedia@gmail.com | +1 784 496 2487 Photographer: Shannon Benjamin Island Rebel Media opens international bookings for its upcoming global showcase tour to global distributors, academic institutions, film buyers, and diaspora networks. SILVER SPRING, MD / KINGSTOWN, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES — June 15, 2026 — In the same week that the United Nations released its landmark World Ocean Assessment 20

When I first stepped into the vibrant world of Caribbean filmmaking, I quickly realized that managing cinematography projects here is a unique adventure. The Caribbean is not just a backdrop of turquoise waters and lush landscapes; it’s a living, breathing canvas that demands a special kind of attention and care. Every frame tells a story, and every project requires a blend of creativity, logistics, and cultural sensitivity. Let me take you through the exhilarating journey of

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — June 1, 2026 A Cinematic Glimpse at the Other Side of the Beach with Cultural Ambassador Akley Olton Madulu, The Seaman — selected and funded by the IF/Then x Hulu Short Documentary Lab in 2021, the first Vincentian film on the Criterion Channel, and the first from St. Vincent and the Grenadines to premiere at Hot Docs — screens at AFI Silver Theatre, Silver Spring, Maryland on June 9 and 10, 2026. Co-presented by Her Excellency Ambassador Louanne Gilc