Anthony R. Page (Film - TV - Theater - Photography - Design - Advocacy)

Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic | Atlanta, Georgia The Alma Film Festival announces the launch of its Internship Program, a strategic initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of filmmakers, cultural producers, marketers, and media professionals. Rooted in the festival’s Six Pillars of Purpose — Conversation, Connection, Community, Collaboration, Cultural Diplomacy, and Collective Growth — the program provides immersive, hands-on experience within a globally connected film ecosystem. The Alma Film Festival Internship Program is designed for emerging creatives seeking meaningful engagement in: • Programming and Curation • Marketing and Social Media • Production and Events • Editorial • Communications Interns will work alongside festival leadership and international partners in both remote and on-site capacities, gaining direct exposure to festival operations, global programming strategy, digital storytelling, and audience engagement execution. “This initiative is about more ...

  Atlanta, Georgia, USA - Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic — The Alma Film Festival is proud to announce the creation of the Dr. Cornel West Award for Global Truth & Cultural Conscience , a new annual honor recognizing filmmakers whose work embodies moral courage, speaks truth to power, and reflects a deep commitment to community, justice, and the shared hope of humanity. The award will be presented for the first time during the Alma Film Festival’s closing awards ceremony on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. Named in honor of Dr. Cornel West’s enduring legacy as a philosopher, public intellectual, and moral voice, the award celebrates cinema that challenges injustice, elevates human dignity, and engages audiences in meaningful reflection and dialogue. It recognizes filmmakers whose work is rooted not only in artistic excellence but in ethical responsibility, cultural awareness, and a global understanding of interconnected struggles. “Dr. West has...

Las Terrenas, Samaná, Dominican Republic — The Alma Film Festival is proud to spotlight the premiere of Episode 1 of The Secret Is Samaná , the new cultural documentary travel series created by filmmaker Reggie Gibbs and iTravel for Culture . Titled “Discovering Las Terrenas | Where Culture Meets the Caribbean,” the first installment opens a cinematic journey into the heart of the Samaná Peninsula, revealing Las Terrenas through the voices, rhythms, and lived experiences that define the town beyond its tourist image. This is not a resort guide. It is cultural travel through everyday people, daily life, and the stories visitors often miss. In this first episode, viewers are invited into a grounded, immersive exploration of Las Terrenas through a documentary lens inspired by the spirit of Anthony Bourdain–style storytelling. The focus is not on attractions, but on connection—on the people, the food, the energy, and the quiet moments that shape a community. Throughout the episode, a...

Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic — The Alma Film Festival is pleased to announce that Dangerous Waters (2023) has been selected as the festival’s Opening Night selection for its 2026 edition. The special screening will launch the week’s programming and will be followed by a reception welcoming filmmakers, industry leaders, partners, and guests from around the world. Filmed in and around Las Terrenas and the Samaná region, Dangerous Waters reflects the Dominican Republic’s growing capacity to support sophisticated international productions. Its inclusion is both a celebration of the film itself and a recognition of the region’s expanding role within the global production landscape. Odeya Rush, an Israeli-American actress, stars as Rose in the 2023 thriller Dangerous Waters, portraying a determined young woman driven to fight for survival and vengeance after a sailing trip turns deadly, alongside Eric Dane and Ray Liotta. “We are genuinely excited to showcase Dangerous Waters as part o...

Las Terrenas, Samaná (Dominican Republic) —  The Afro-Mosaic Cinema Summit , the cultural intelligence engine of the Alma Film Festival, has announced its initial group of featured speakers. Bringing together filmmakers, cultural leaders, producers, and creative-economy professionals, the Summit marks the beginning of a coordinated effort to develop a global cinematic agenda that will continue to evolve throughout the year through activations in multiple locations around the world. Guided by Alma’s Six Pillars of Purpose — Conversation | Connection | Community | Collaboration | Cultural Diplomacy | Collective Growth — the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Summit is designed to spark meaningful dialogue that leads to new partnerships, research pathways, and coordinated global engagement across the film ecosystem. Initial Featured Speakers Include: Diana Lynch-Grissett Hospitality, Real Estate, & Brand Strategist; Former CEO, Alma de Samaná Golf Resort & Residences. Pedro Daniel Catrain F...

Las Terrenas, Samaná, Dominican Republic — The Alma Film Festival is proud to announce a creative partnership with filmmaker and cultural documentarian Reggie Gibbs and his platform iTravel for Culture on the release of The Secret Is Samaná , a six-part cultural documentary travel series exploring the people, history, food, and everyday life of the Samaná Peninsula. The series will roll out in the weeks leading up to the 2026 Alma Film Festival, with five episodes premiering in advance and a featured screening of the final episode during the festival itself. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to authentic cultural storytelling, place-based discovery, and meaningful engagement with the communities that shape the identity of the region. Series Overview The Secret Is Samaná is a cinematic cultural travel docu-series that moves beyond typical destination coverage to uncover the stories that define community life. Each episode explores the peninsula through lived experience...

A Special Festival Presentation | Exclusive Preview The Alma Film Festival is proud to present a special live preview of West Comix , a bold, genre-defying narrative universe developed by Clifton West , founder and lead visionary of the project. This exclusive festival presentation features a live reading of the debut episode, paired with performance elements that bring the world of West Comix into the room. Conceived as an immersive preview rather than a traditional screening, the event offers audiences an early encounter with a story universe that blends superhero storytelling, anime-inspired visual language, and emotionally grounded character work. West Comix is supported by renowned scholar, philosopher, and cultural critic Dr. Cornel West , who serves as a co-owner of the series and appears within the narrative through a character modeled after him—infusing the series with intellectual gravity and moral inquiry. At the center of West Comix is the Amazing Ninja —a rock-star Ninja ...