The Paradise48 Film Festival has been rebranded as the Antillia Film Festival, with organizers announcing a larger, multi-day event set for July 17-19, 2027, in St. Thomas, a press release announced.
The announcement was made during a rebrand reveal event held on St. Thomas, according to the press release.
The expanded festival will feature narrative films, documentaries, a diaspora showcase, masterclasses and panel discussions. The existing 48-hour film competition will remain part of the event, the press release stated.
Festival Director Laurika Jude said the rebrand builds on the foundation of Paradise48 while broadening its reach, the release stated.
“Paradise48 was born from a simple idea: that the Caribbean deserves its own cinematic stage. Over the years, we watched filmmakers from across the region bring that vision to life in just 48 hours,” Jude said. “With Antillia Film Festival, we are expanding that vision to create a true Caribbean film destination.”
Organizers said the festival is designed to highlight Caribbean and diaspora storytelling while creating opportunities for filmmakers to connect across the region and beyond, the release stated.
The 2027 event is expected to include three days of programming, including narrative features and shorts, documentary spotlights, industry panels, the Paradise48 competition and an awards gala, it stated.
According to the release, 2026 will serve as a transition year focused on outreach, storytelling campaigns and filmmaker engagement ahead of the inaugural festival.
Additional details, including submissions and partnerships, will be released in the coming months through the festival’s website.
