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

Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic —  The Cameroonian short film Duct Tape , directed by Membong Epiemembong , has been selected to screen at the Alma Film Festival as part of its Short Film category. Set in Yaoundé, the film centers on Epie, a fourteen-year-old boy who fled conflict and has been living with his aunt for four years. Though removed from immediate danger, he carries a secret that quietly shapes his daily life. Surrounded by expectations about masculinity and strength, he chooses silence rather than risk exposure. The film asks, without melodrama, how long that silence can hold. With controlled pacing and intimate framing, Duct Tape examines the psychological terrain of displacement and the internal costs of emotional suppression. Rather than relying on overt dramatics, the film locates its tension in restraint — in glances, pauses, and what remains unsaid. The screening forms part of a curated block of films representing works from across Sub-Saharan Africa, assemb...

A Curated Cultural Immersion Experience Connecting Visitors to the Heart of the Dominican Republic Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic – March 18, 2026 — The Alma Film Festival , in collaboration with Kaytee Photo and Caribe Nómada , proudly announces the Flavors & Rhythms Tour – Las Terrenas , a custom-designed cultural immersion experience created exclusively for festival guests. Taking place on March 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. , this intimate and thoughtfully curated tour invites participants to engage with the authentic life of Las Terrenas through its flavors, rhythms, artistry, and people. More than a culinary excursion, Flavors & Rhythms is a cultural journey — aligning with the Alma Film Festival’s commitment to conversation, connection, community, collaboration, cultural diplomacy, and collective growth. A Cultural Experience Beyond the Screen Designed as a living extension of the festival, the tour offers visitors direct access to the local creative and entre...

Curated by Between Takes Magazine as Part of Its Sub-Saharan African Film Showcase Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic — The Kenyan feature film Cards on the Table , directed by Victor Gatonye and set in 1992 Nairobi, has been officially selected to screen at the Alma Film Festival . The film follows an estranged couple who reunite to execute a robbery targeting gate collections at a Christmas event in Nairobi. As their plan unfolds, unresolved emotional tensions complicate the mission, ultimately leading to their arrest. What begins as a crime narrative develops into a layered exploration of intimacy, regret, ambition, and consequence. A Story Rooted in Nairobi, 1992 Set in 1992 Nairobi—a pivotal period marked by political transition and rising democratic movements in Kenya—the film situates its personal drama within a moment of national tension and transformation. Through sharp character construction and sustained dramatic pacing, Cards on the Table captures the intersection of p...

Friday, March 20 | 6:30PM–8:00PM | Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic As part of the immersive Alma Experience during the Alma Film Festival (March 17–22, 2026), SignifyTV will present T hreads of the Sun — A Solstice Gathering , an intimate sunset beachside experience curated for independent women filmmakers across the African diaspora. Taking place at sunset on one of the most beautiful beaches in Las Terrenas, this rare gathering is designed to cultivate intentional community and creative connection among women storytellers rooted in shared histories and cultural memory. Through guided meditation and a ceremonial waist bead tying ritual—a sacred West African tradition honoring femininity and intention—participants enter a space of reflection, grounding, and meaningful connection. “This is about building community beyond the industry,” says Alahna Lark, Executive Director of SignifyTV. “ Independent women filmmakers across the diaspora carry powerful cultural memory in their work. ...

Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic — The Cameroonian drama Lioness (2023) , directed and produced by Wasi Fathes , has been officially selected to screen at the Alma Film Festival. The film follows a brave teenager who returns to her hometown for a holiday, only to find herself unexpectedly unable to leave. What begins as a temporary visit evolves into a deeply personal confrontation with identity, resilience, and circumstance. Through its restrained storytelling and emotional focus, Lioness explores the psychological transformation that emerges when autonomy is challenged and certainty disappears. Rooted in emotional realism, the film presents a character-driven narrative that examines restricted mobility and the quiet strength forged under pressure. Through intimate framing and grounded performances, Lioness offers a portrait of resilience shaped not by spectacle, but by internal resolve. The film will screen as part of a carefully curated block of films representing various works fro...

Available This Thursday Atlanta / Samaná Province — The cultural docu-travel series I Travel for Culture returns this Thursday with Episode 3 of its 2026 season, continuing the powerful storytelling arc of “The Secret Is Samaná.” In this newest episode, Las Terrenas doesn’t just feed you… it introduces itself through food. Viewers are taken beyond restaurant menus and into the rhythm of everyday life — where beach food and street food are often one and the same. From coconut and spice to quick roadside grills and shoreline flavors, this episode captures the unfiltered essence of Dominican coastal culture through the hands of the people who live it. Episode Highlights: Beachside eats with real Dominican rhythm Street grills and bold, everyday flavors Coconut, spice, and coastal identity Food as cultural storytelling As introduced in previous episodes, The Secret Is Samaná explores the province not as a tourist destination — but as a living cultural ecosystem shaped...

Greetings To Our Global Council of Culture and our wider community of supporters. We want to share a quick update regarding our social media presence. Recently, several of our Facebook and Instagram accounts connected to Anthony R. Page  (@Anthony.R.Page) were unexpectedly compromised and subsequently taken offline (we believe we were hacked) . As a result, those pages are temporarily unavailable. We have formally contacted Meta and are actively working toward reinstatement. In the meantime, we remain fully operational and deeply engaged. You can continue to connect with us on Instagram at @AlmaFilmFestival , which remains active. Our LinkedIn, YouTube, Substack, Blogger, and official website platforms are also live and updated regularly. We encourage you to stay connected with us there as we continue sharing festival announcements, program highlights, and community updates. Most importantly, our momentum has not slowed. If anything, we are witnessing an increase in engageme...