Topic: Frank E. Flowers
Cayman Airways agrees to help promote islands as premier film destination
Cayman Airways and the Cayman Islands Film Commission announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting the Cayman Islands as a world-class destination for film and media production.
Flowers ready for ‘prime time’ with The Bluff movie
The release of Frank E. Flowers historical thriller, The Bluff, which will be screened in Cayman this weekend, is a milestone for the movie maker and for the island.
Trailer of Frank E. Flowers’ new film ‘The Bluff’ revealed
Caymanian filmmaker Frank E. Flowers has revealed trailer for his latest movie, 'The Bluff', ahead of the feature film’s launch on 25 Feb.
33rd annual Flowers Sea Swim makes a splash
The Flowers One Mile Sea Swim once again proved to be a resounding success, bringing together more than 700 swimmers for a day of...
Year in Review: A recap of Cayman film stories
As 2024 draws to a close, the Cayman Compass has selected some of the most significant stories in Cayman film to emerge this year.
Frank E. Flowers sets sail on pirate movie ‘The Bluff’
Caymanian filmmaker Frank E. Flowers has begun production on ‘The Bluff’, starring Indian-American actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas and New Zealand actor Karl Urban.
Twin brothers share one love for Bob Marley memorabilia
More than five decades after being introduced to reggae legend Bob Marley's music, twin brothers and super fans Chris and David Wight have amassed more than 500 items in their Marley memorabilia collection.
Record-breaking local audiences flock to ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Camana Bay Cinema celebrated a record-breaking month with crowds flocking to watch the much-anticipated premiere of 'Bob Marley: One Love' on 14 Feb.
Frank E. Flowers honoured for work on ‘One Love’
Caymanian filmmaker, director and screenwriter Frank E. Flowers has been honoured with a special cultural award for his role as a co-writer in the new film, 'Bob Marley: One Love'.
Cayman stirred up for ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ premiere
Cayman will join the rest of the globe celebrating the life and legacy of Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley, when his biopic hits theatres worldwide on Valentine’s Day, 14 Feb.
Incentive packages key to attracting movie-makers to Cayman
Financial incentives are essential to creating a lasting movie making industry in the Cayman Islands, according to the producer behind a glut of major films shot on island during the COVID-19 bubble.
Frank E. Flowers shares best movie honour for ‘Shooting Stars’
The basketball movie 'Shooting Stars', for which Caymanian filmmaker Frank E. Flowers co-wrote the screenplay, has won best movie in the fifth annual African American Film Critics Association TV Honors.
Soon come to a theatre near you: Cayman hits the big screen
Thirty years after the Tom Cruise legal thriller 'The Firm' catapulted the Cayman Islands to screen infamy, several films shot on island, and one penned by local talent, are set to make their debuts.
‘Fast and Furious’ actor lends support to Swim Free initiative
When he was 10 years old, 'Fast and Furious' actor Sung Kang nearly drowned in a lake; motivated by that traumatic event, he learned to swim and eventually became a competitive swimmer.
New Swim Free programme bringing a pool to schools
The Flowers family's love of the sea is well-known having hosted the Cayman Islands' signature swimming event - Flowers Sea Swim for more than three decades and now they are taking that passion for the ocean to local schools through an innovative initiative.
Filmmaker Frank E. Flowers opting out of ‘Shooting Stars’ premiere
The trailer from Caymanian filmmaker and screenwriter Frank E Flowers's latest movie project Shooting Stars made its debut this week and already the excitement is growing for its release next week.
Cayman film-maker lands Netflix movie deal
Cayman Islands film-maker Frank E. Flowers has landed a deal with streaming giant Netflix to direct a major feature film based on the islands. He told the Compass he hopes to shoot the big budget blockbuster on these shores.
Poinciana Film Festival 2018
Film lovers, take note. Poinciana returns to Camana Bay Cinema with the Poinciana Film Festival on Nov. 3 for one night only. Enjoy an evening of Caymanian cinema, music and art while learning about local filmmakers and their craft.
‘Tocsin’ film brings Frank E. Flowers home
Local filmmaker Frank E. Flowers is a native son of whom the islands are very proud. His full-length feature film “Haven,” starring the likes of Orlando Bloom, Zoe Saldana and Anthony Mackie, brought the magic of Hollywood to Cayman, with the cast reuniting for CayFilm 2016 at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
New Frank E. Flowers project leans on local acting talent
When movie director Frank E. Flowers returned to the Cayman Islands to shoot his latest project, he had one small problem – where to find a decent mermaid.
Meeting Maeve: Local singer set to rock the world
Considering the small size of the Cayman Islands, a significant number of local musicians, artists and models have made waves in the international markets.
‘Haven’ director Frank E. Flowers recalls actor Bill Paxton
In the wake of the recent death of Hollywood actor Bill Paxton at age 61, Caymanian filmmaker, director and screenwriter Frank E. Flowers reflected on his association with the star of his locally made film, “Haven,” in 2004.
Star went undercover at John Gray High
Hollywood star Victor Rasuk spent a month undercover at John Gray High School years ago to prepare for his role as a lovable teenage rogue in the movie “Haven,” the actor told fans during a packed gala at the opening of the CayFilm festival.
Cast and crew return for ‘Haven’ anniversary
Zoe Saldana is no stranger to Caribbean life, as her family moved to the Dominican Republic when she was 10 and spent seven years there before moving back to her home country of America.
Lights, camera, action for CayFilm
Featuring 200 films from more than 50 countries, the Cayman International Film Festival gets under way Friday night with a special screening of the only feature film to be shot entirely on these shores.
Actress Zoe Saldana promotes bone marrow donations
Movie actress Zoe Saldana, who is in Cayman for this weekend’s CayFilm festival, visited staff and contractors at a South Sound construction site on Tuesday to promote bone marrow donation registration.
The early bird gets CayFilm tickets
CayFilm 2016 is just around the corner, from July 1-4, bringing film screenings, workshops, seminars and star-studded parties to Cayman’s shores.
Swim to benefit marrow donation fund
This year, proceeds from one of Cayman’s biggest sporting events, the Flowers One Mile Sea Swim, will go to a cause that is especially...
Eve Flowers passes away
Eve Flowers, community volunteer and organizer of the popular Flowers Sea Swim Eve, passed away Wednesday after a year-long battle with leukemia. She was 62.
‘Haven’ reunion planned for film festival
A decade after the release of his debut feature film, “Haven,” writer-director Frank E. Flowers is bringing some of the cast and crew of the movie back to the island for the Cayman International Film Festival.
