The first Unlike Festival was a huge hit with local artists, despite occasional rain showers that had vendors and musicians seeking cover.
The three-day event, which kicked off with a cocktail reception at the National Gallery on Friday, featured live performances, artist booths and short film screenings at Camana Bay.
On Saturday, artist Nasaria Suckoo-Cholette said she saw people and artists she had not seen in ages, and she was able to find out what new things they were working on. Also, a lot of people who did not know how to find art or contact the artists got information on how to get in touch with them.
Luigi Moxam’s thoughts on the event were all positive.
“For me as an artist … the festival was truly unlike anything,” said Mr. Moxam, who has a line of clothing.
He thanked sponsors and organizers who made the event possible.
“Walking around and seeing the various artists and how [the arts] have evolved is fantastic. How the culture and the creativity in so many demographics and styles of art is evolving in Cayman is really a testimony to a bright future culturally and creatively.”
Alva Suckoo, Bodden Town MLA, said he enjoyed watching the screening of good quality short films which offered a range of subjects.
“It is a lot of talent displayed on the screen and a lot of talented screen writers, so we really need to support these young people that are coming out with these ideas and helping them get their ideas in books and on screens” he said.
During a panel on filmmaking, Badir Awe, local co-director of “The Devil You Know,” was asked about challenges the industry faces. He said a couple things came to mind, including one of the things he often heard – that government was not doing this or that and we need help from government. He said he thought there was some truth to those words.
“The Devil You Know” was made in Cayman over a year-and-a-half with a crew of 40 local people.
The festival also featured the local debut of Frank E. Flowers’s film, “Metro Manila,” co-written with Oscar-nominated director Sean Ellis.
Proceeds from the weekend of events will go to the Cayman arm of the United World College Scholarship Fund. They hope to raise enough funds to send three students abroad for tertiary study.
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