Jacinth Headlam
CFA Nominee · Love After the Holidays / BET+
Breaking news: Majah Hype confirmed in person 
You are cordially invited to
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Honoring Excellence in Caribbean Cinema
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Theater N · 221 W. 10th Street · Wilmington, Delaware
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Breaking News · Confirmed In Person
Majah Hype is coming to the Caribbean Film Awards
And he’ll be there in person for the Homage movie screening.
Saturday, October 10 · Wilmington, Delaware
Distinguished Guests
Special Guest List
Special Guest
The Honorable Christopher Chaplin
Honorary Consulate of Jamaica to Philadelphia
Announcement
Tickets Are Available Now
The Caribbean Film Awards · Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 9 PM · Theater N, Wilmington, DE. Seats are limited — secure yours today.
General Admission
$69
- Awards Ceremony
- Live Entertainment
- Celebrity Guests
- Red Carpet Experience
Best Experience
VIP
$150
- Everything in General Admission
- Meet & Greet with Majah Hype
- Celebrity Filmmakers
- Premium Seating
- VIP Check-In & Experience
Want to watch the nominated films on the big screen? Get tickets at CARIFF
The 2026 Caribbean Film Awards
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Meet Your Co-Hosts
Nordea Lewis
Co-Host
Suveer Ramsook
Co-Host
Part of CARIFF Weekend
The Caribbean Film Awards
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CARIFF
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The Caribbean Film Awards is the awards celebration of the Caribbean International Film & Fashion Festival, honoring outstanding films, filmmakers and creatives from across the Caribbean and diaspora.
CARIFF Weekend
October 8–10, 2026
Wilmington, Delaware
Watch the films.
Meet the filmmakers.
Celebrate them at the Caribbean Film Awards.
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The NewsroomCaribbean Film Awards · Vol. I
Breaking · Confirmed In Person
Majah Hype and Chiney K Join the Caribbean Film Awards & CARIFF Weekend
Wilmington, DE — October 6, 2026
Confirmed celebrity guests, screenings at Penn Cinema at the Riverfront and a red-carpet awards night at Theater N. Read the complete story and get tickets.
Read the full story
Breaking · Confirmed In Person
Majah Hype Confirmed for the Caribbean Film Awards & Homage Screening
Wilmington, DE — September 26, 2026
The Homage star and Best Actor nominee will attend both the movie screening and the awards in person on October 10.
Read the full story
Breaking · For Immediate Release
Global Caribbean Cinema, Film Talent and Red-Carpet Culture Come to Wilmington
Wilmington, DE — September 2026
CARIFF and the inaugural Caribbean Film Awards unite Sundance- and ESSENCE-recognized projects, streaming talent, fashion and awards for a two-day Wilmington celebration.
Read the full story
Breaking · Ticketing
Tickets Are Now Available for the 2026 Caribbean Film Awards
Wilmington, DE — August 3, 2026
Tickets are officially on sale for the ceremony at Theater N in Wilmington, Delaware. Seating is limited — reserve early. Tickets start at $69.
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Nominee Reveal · Awards Leaderboard
Threads of Us Joins Homage with Nine Caribbean Film Awards Nominations
Wilmington, DE — July 24, 2026
The acclaimed film ties Guyanese feature Homage as the most nominated film at the 2026 Caribbean Film Awards.
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Nominee Reveal · New Category
Best Caribbean Music Video Nominations Start Strong
Wilmington, DE — July 24, 2026
First nominees revealed: Sharon Marley's Steppah and Ayetian's Donkey Call (Hill-Gully). The new category celebrates the region's directors, artists, and visual storytellers.
Read the full story
Announcement · Submissions Update
Film Submissions Have Now Closed
Wilmington, DE — July 16, 2026
Regular film submissions are officially closed. Congratulations to all nominated filmmakers, and thank you to everyone who submitted. Best wishes for the ceremony.
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Breaking · New Category
Best Caribbean Music Video Award Announced
Wilmington, DE — July 15, 2026
CFA opens a dedicated category celebrating the region's directors, artists, and visual storytellers.
Read the full story
Nominee Reveal · New Category
Emerging Filmmaker Award: First Nominee Revealed
Wilmington, DE — July 21, 2026
Trouble, directed by Jaime Grandison & Malik White, leads the new category honoring first- and second-time Caribbean directors.
Read the full story
About the Awards
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A celebration of Caribbean storytelling, on the world's stage.
The Caribbean Film Awards recognizes outstanding achievements in filmmaking, acting, directing, storytelling, music, and cultural impact throughout the Caribbean and its global diaspora.
Our mission is to elevate Caribbean cinema and to provide a premier platform where Caribbean stories receive the recognition they deserve.
Industry Recognition
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Notable Nominees, Presenters & Film Talent
Nicoye Banks
Actor · Sinners
Lorena Jorge
Actress/Producer · Disney and HBO Max credits
Christina Cooper
CFA Award Presenter · BET, Hulu, Peacock and Disney credits
Fredi Nwaka
Writer/Director · JAFAICAN
Donisha Prendergast
Filmmaker · Threads of Us
Deon Gibson
Filmmaker · Prime Video, Tubi and Roku
Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton
CFA Nominee · Pie So Hard
Film and television credentials shown for context · In-person appearances are announced separately
On the 2026 Ballot
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Featured Nominated Films
Homage
Streaming on Prime Video & Apple TV
View nominees
JAFAICAN
Featuring Wil Johnson of HBO’s House of the Dragon
View nominees
Redeemed: A Father’s Love
Featuring Malik Yoba and Jacinth Headlam
View nominees
Queen of Soca
A vibrant celebration of Caribbean music royalty
View nomineesThreads of Us
ESSENCE Festival recognition
View nominees
Pages: Special Edition
Streaming work from filmmaker Deon Gibson
View nomineesThe Visionaries Behind the Stories
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Meet the Filmmakers
Now Casting · Join the Production
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Be Part of the Ceremony
We're seeking experienced talent to help bring the Caribbean Film Awards to life. Select a role and apply to join our red-carpet team.
Red Carpet Correspondent
Live interviews on the carpet — prior on-camera experience required.
Apply Now
Special Presenter
Present an award on stage — hosting or public-speaking experience required.
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Photographer
Cover the red carpet, ceremony, and after-glow — portfolio required.
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Videographer
Capture cinematic coverage of the evening — reel required.
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The Venue
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Theater N
at Nemours
An intimate, art-house cinema in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington — chosen for its old-world elegance, single-screen grandeur, and devotion to independent film. The perfect stage for a night of Caribbean excellence.
221 W. 10th Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Red Carpet at 8:00 PM
Where to Stay
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Sheraton Suites
Walking distance from the Caribbean Film Awards. Reserve your room at the Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown for just $165 per night.
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
Book by September 9, 2026
The Categories
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Awards of Distinction
New for 2026
Two New Categories Announced
Best Caribbean Music Video — nominees revealed: Steppah by Sharon Marley and Donkey Call (Hill-Gully) by Ayetian.
Emerging Filmmaker Award — nominees revealed: Trouble (Jaime Grandison & Malik White), Stew Peas (Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly), Right My Wrongs (Toni-Ann Davy), Dorsin & Brown (Vicky Plancher), Homage (Miles Mussenden), The Crossing (Alicia Walker & Jadyn Roberts), Bright Sparks (LA Wanliss), and Hayden McLean.
Best Feature Film
Honoring an outstanding feature-length achievement in Caribbean cinema.
Caribbean Film of the Year
The highest honor — recognizing the most distinguished motion picture of the year.
Best Director
Awarded to the visionary filmmaker behind a singular cinematic achievement.
Best Screenplay
Honoring the most original and compelling written work in Caribbean film.
Best Actor
Recognizing an outstanding leading male performance of the year.
Best Actress
Celebrating an extraordinary leading female performance of the year.
Best Documentary
Honoring excellence in non-fiction storytelling about the Caribbean experience.
Best Short Film
Celebrating brevity, craft, and impact in short-form cinema.
Best Original Soundtrack
For the most evocative and original music composed for film.
Best Costume & Fashion in Film
Awarded for distinguished design and visual storytelling through costume.
New
Best Caribbean Music Video
Celebrating visionary Caribbean music video artistry.
New
Emerging Filmmaker Award
Nominees: Trouble (Jaime Grandison & Malik White), Stew Peas (Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly), Right My Wrongs (Toni-Ann Davy), Dorsin & Brown (Vicky Plancher), Homage (Miles Mussenden), The Crossing (Alicia Walker & Jadyn Roberts), Bright Sparks (LA Wanliss), and Hayden McLean. Recognizing the next generation of Caribbean cinematic voices.
Audience Choice Award
Voted upon by the public — the film that captured hearts worldwide.
Caribbean Heritage Film Award
Bestowed upon a work that honors and preserves Caribbean cultural legacy.
Evening of October 10, 2026
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Programme of the Evening
8:00 PM
Red Carpet Opens
9:00 PM
Film Awards Begin
10:00 PM
Intermission — IndoCaribbean Performance by Nadia (15 minutes)
11:00 PM
Closing Celebration
Performance
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Nadia
IndoCaribbean Performance • 15 Minutes
At 10:00 PM, the ceremony pauses for a special 15-minute intermission featuring an IndoCaribbean performance by Nadia — a captivating tribute to the rhythms, colors, and cultural richness of the Indo-Caribbean diaspora, woven into the fabric of our evening honoring Caribbean cinema.
Abby Dallas
Featured Performance
Abby Dallas joins the evening stage with a special performance during the ceremony — adding her voice to a night celebrating the best of Caribbean film, music, and culture.
Red Carpet Correspondents
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Tiaa & Shanda
Red Flags and Reality Podcast
Joining us on the red carpet are Tiaa and Shanda, the dynamic hosts behind the Red Flags and Reality podcast. They'll bring their signature energy, wit, and cultural insight to every interview as they welcome filmmakers, talent, and special guests arriving for the Caribbean Film Awards.
More correspondents to be announced — stay tuned.
Reserve Your Seat
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Tickets Are Available Now
Tickets to the Caribbean Film Awards are on sale through Theater N, starting at $69.
The Caribbean Film Awards
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Join the Event · Now Casting
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Walk the Red Carpet With Us
We're inviting seasoned talent to help bring the ceremony to life — correspondents, presenters, photographers, and videographers. Experience is required.
Now Booking · Performers
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Perform at the Ceremony
Musicians, dancers, spoken-word artists, and cultural performers — share your act for consideration on the Caribbean Film Awards stage.
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Announcements, nominee reveals, and red-carpet news — delivered with discretion.