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Lakaywood Film Festival
Cap-Haïtien, August 15-17, 2025
Welcome to the second edition of the Lakaywood Haiti Film Festival
About Lakaywood
Lakaywood is a benchmark for the Haitian film industry, alongside Hollywood, Bollywood, and Nollywood.
Lakaywood is an initiative that aims to promote Haitian cinema and provide a platform for local filmmakers to showcase their work to the world.
The Lakaywood Film Festival will be held in Cap-Haïtien from August 15 to 17, 2025, and will feature a selection of the best Haitian and international films.
Lakaywood Film Festival 2025
Screenings of Haitian and foreign films
Discover a selection of Haitian and international films presented throughout the festival.
Film workshops
Participate in practical workshops led by film professionals.
Meetings with filmmakers
Interact with Haitian and international directors and producers.
Short film and documentary competition
Present your works and win exceptional prizes.
Join us for this celebration of Haitian and international cinema. Screenings, workshops, meetings, and a competition await you!
Détails du Festival
Film Screenings
Haitian films by renowned directors will be screened during the festival. Many directors and producers will be present for networking events and will lead film workshops. The screening films will be announced soon.
Location: Versailles Cinema, Cap-Haïtien
Haitian films by renowned directors will be screened during the festival. Many directors and producers will be present for networking events and will lead film workshops. The screening films will be announced soon.
Location: Versailles Cinema, Cap-Haïtien
Screenplay writing
Presenter: To be announced soon
Date: August 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Learn the basics of screenwriting and develop your story.
Documentary production
Presenter: To be announced soon
Date: August 16, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Techniques for telling true stories through documentary filmmaking.
Discussion panel
Panel discussion following each screening will be announced soon.
Date: August 15-17, 2025
Time: TBA
Location: Versailles Cinema, Cap-Haïtien
Masterclass on Lakaaywood
By Pierrot Mervilier
Date: August 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Versailles Cinema, Cap-Haïtien
Competition details
The LAKAYWOOD Film Competition invites filmmakers to create a short film or 12-minute documentary showcasing Haitian culture, stories, or issues. This is an opportunity to share your vision with the world and compete for recognition and prizes.
Price
1st Place: Feature Film Co-Production with the Lakaywood Foundation
2nd Place: A Professional Laptop
3rd Place: A 4K Camera
People’s Choice: $500
All finalists will be screened at the LAKAYWOOD Film Festival
Important dates
Submission deadline: July 31, 2025
Finalists announced: August 10, 2025
Awards ceremony: August 17, 2025 (during the LAKAYWOOD Film Festival)
Judgment criteria
Storytelling (30%): Narrative structure, pacing, and engagement
Technical Quality (25%): Cinematography, sound, and editing
Originality (20%): Unique perspective or approach
Cultural Relevance (15%): Connection to Haitian culture or issues
Overall Impact (10%): Emotional resonance and memorability
How to submit
Complete our online submission form and upload your film through our secure portal.
Registration and submission will open on January 15, 2025
Registration
Register to attend the Lakaywood Film Festival
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Support the Lakaywood Film Festival
Support Haitian cinema
Your gift will help fund:
- The organization of the festival
- Competition prizes
- Training young Haitian filmmakers
- The development of the film industry in Haiti
$25
Festival Supporter
$100
Friend of Haitian cinema
$500+
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