MPAH Movie Awards Nominees

The Motion Picture Association of Haiti (MPAH) has released more details on its nominees for its annual awards ceremony. The annual event will be held on October 26, 2014 at Lantana in Randolph, MA. We love some of the films that are nominated and some of the others we have yet to see. We encourage you to submit screeners to us as we have a qualified film critic on staff.

Best Film 
This is an interesting list. Personally, I've seen three of the 4 and I have to admit that I've been more excited about MPAH's past selections in previous years. Nevertheless, here are the nominees for Best Movie.

"Rasin Mwen" (Directed by Robinson Vil) is the gritty tale of a man who owes a gambling debt to a loan shark. It was great to see shots of the underbelly of Haiti throughout the film.

"We Love You Anne" (Directed by Richard Senecal), We're on the fence about this pick. But we will see how it does once the results are announced. The film was the subject of a scathing scathing critique in LE NOUVELLISTE though supporters of the film LOVED it! One of my favorite Haitian actresses, Gessica Geneus, is excellent in this film. She's got my vote for Best Actress!

"Everybody Cheats", a tale of cheating hearts and heartbreak starring Sarodj Bertin, who looks absolutely radiant in the film. TRAILER HERE

"Unconditional Love", I liked this film. It had an "Enfant Perdu" vibe and was well produced. The story was engaging, though at times over the top. 

Best Short Film 

"La Joie De Lire", un film de Dominique Telemaque. Based on the trailer, "La Joie De Lire" looks fantastic! It's the story of a young boy desperately trying to find ways to buy the book he needs for school. Tout Ayisyen ki pase sou ban lekol an Ayiti konnen ke fok tout timoun achte liv chak ane. Lolo touve li nan yon sitiyasyon kote ke paran li pa gen kob pou achte liv la. James Saintil who is the lead actor in Cristo Rey, plays a supporting role in this short film. Check out the trailer straight from MPAH's FACEBOOK PAGE. This short's got my vote for Best Short Film!

"Love Me Haiti", directed by Huges Gentillion, is about a woman's fight to get her husband out of prison in Haiti. The film was written by Alexander Stuart, Joyce McCauley-Nebber and Joe Vetromile.

"J-12", un film de Perri Pierre. Pierre's short film recently won the People's Choice award for Best short film or trailer at NAFCA (African Oscars). J-12 stars Pierre himself and tells the story of a young man struggling to make ends meet in New York, who then has to cope with the news of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

The cast of 'La Vi Nan Bouk' will receive the 2014 Excellence Award. Bos Masel, Gracie, Papa Pye, Frederic will receive the honor at the awards ceremony in October.

For a detailed list of nominees including, BEST ACTOR AND BEST ACTRESS visit the MPAH's website here ---> HERE

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