# Event Details - **Event Name**: "Threads of Us" - Award nominated Jamaican Film Screening Wilmington! - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrating Jamaica's Independence Day with the screening of a Jamaican film Threads of Us!About this EventAs we celebrate Jamaica's Independence Month, we want to put a special spotlight on Jamaican films!Threads of Us , produced by DSE Jamaica, Kae Media and Tuff Gong Studios, recently had its US premiere at the presitigous Essence Festival in New Orleans, where the film was nominated for Best Narrative Feature Film!Next stop on our US Diaspora community engagement tour is Wilmington, Delaware!LoglineIn Kingston, Jamaica, class and status often threaten to define one’s dreams. As Danielle and Malcolm chart their journey towards independence, they encounter a fight against a system bigger than them. Can Love survive?Directed by Mykal Cushnie and written by Donisha Prendergast and nominated for 9 Caribbean Film Awards, Threads of Us tells a contemporary Jamaican story of love, resilience, work, and hope through the lives of two young people navigating growth and independence. While rooted in the everyday realities of Kingston, the film explores universal themes that resonate across the Caribbean and throughout the African diaspora.The film stars international recording singer/ songwriter Sevana and Jamaican-Canadian actor as leads in the film. Co-stars include celebrated Jamaican comedian Owen ' Blakka' Ellis, Grammy award winning songwriter Simon ' Vision' Mitchell, Shawn Bryan and JoAnne Williams.Exclusive Film screening* Please note: Prices appear in CAD because our organization is Canadian)*Date: Fri. August 28, 2026Venue: Screening Room 1313 N Market Street. Wilmington, DelawareGates Open: 7:00 p.m.Showtime: 7:30pmContribution: $25 USD ( Cash/ Zelle at the door is accepted. RSVP to save seat). After the film, a Q&A will follow with award winning filmmaker, Threads of Us Writer/ Producer Donisha Prendergast.Join us for an evening of Cinema, Conversations and Celebration as we reflect on 64 years of Jamaica's Independence and what it means to stitch the fabric of a Nation! We look forward to seeing you there!Part Proceeds will benefit HOV's Hurricane Recovery work in Petersfield, Westmoreland.www.hovnow.comA little about Threads of UsThreads of Us was produced by DSE Jamaica, Kae Media and Tuff Gong Studios with support from a number of Jamaican production companies and creatives. HOV ( Humanity Ova Vanity)led the Charles Officer Menorship program which facilitated 15 interns with first hand experience working with professionals in the field during the production of this fully independently funded Jamaican film.The feature length film was shot entirely in Jamaica, in a record 9 days, hiring over 100 members of cast and crew all of Jamaican decent, including:Key CastSevana (Danielle)Shomari Downer (Malcolm)Owen 'Blakka' Ellis (Mr. Belle)Simon 'Vision' Mitchell (Dimitri)JoAnne Williams (Ms. Sibble)Key CrewWriter/ Producer - Donisha PrendergastDirector - Mykal CushnieExecutive Producers - Kady Campbell, Peter Prendergast, Horane HenryProducers - Roxanne WrightDirector of Photography - Wentworth KellyWardrobe - Tamo EnnisA little bit about DSE Jamaica:DSE Jamaica is an independent film production company dedicated to developing authentic Caribbean stories with global relevance. Through film, education, and innovative distribution models, DSE Jamaica seeks to build sustainable pathways for Caribbean creatives while ensuring that our stories are seen, studied, and celebrated both at home and across the diaspora.Humanity Ova Vanity (HOV) is a registered Canadian non-profit organization that has spent more than two decades working alongside vulnerable communities in Jamaica and Canada through youth development, violence prevention, education, family support, and social enterprise. HOV believes that sustainable change begins by creating spaces where communities can tell their own stories, preserve their cultural identity, and imagine new possibilities for future generations.Instagram: humanityovavanity.to_https://www.humanityovavanity.org/Special thanks to our Delaware based Partners & Sponsors:Jamaican Heritage MuseumENJOY THE TRAILER FOR THREADS OF US!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o_GOo37_BM https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1bd6fac0-a2da-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w925-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Director Mykal Cushnie and Wardrobe Mistress Tamo Ennis pay keen attention to the screen while other crew members watch the action https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1be4b660-a2da-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w925-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg Actor Blakka Ellis (Mr.Belle)gets a touch up from make-up artist Cathy Stephenson while he runs lines. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1bf41fb0-a2da-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1110-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg Writer/ Producer Donisha Prendergast gives notes and acting prompts to Lauren Robinson (Young Danielle)and Hope Kerr (Grandma) during rehearsals before shoot. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1c000690-a2da-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w493-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg Actress JoAnne Williams ( Ms. Sibble) laughs at her lines while getting final touch ups before her scene is shot. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1c103330-a2da-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Threads of Us crew records a scene between Shomari Downer (Malcolm) and Simon 'Vision' Mitchell (Dimitri). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1c1e15e0-a2da-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w592-h740-dc987858-gmir.jpg Shomari Downer (Malcolm) and Sevana (Danielle), fully immersed in character, share a tender moment while recording.Agenda?: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PMNetworking & SeatingInfo: Guests are welcome to network and be seated for a prompt showtime.?: 07:45 PM - 07:50 PMOfficial Welcome from Jamaica Heritage MuseumInfo: Executive Director Judy Malcolm will welcome audiences ?: 07:35 PMGreetings from Sister Cities?: 08:00 PM - 09:15 PMExclusive Screening of Threads of UsInfo: Threads of Us is a feature length film that give us an insight into the lives of working class Jamaicans still navigating independence in an islance still tryong to define what independent means.?: 09:15 PM - 10:00 PMQ & A with Donisha PrendergastInfo: Immediately following the film , Donisha Prendergast will join a Q & A with the audience about the making of Threads of Us and Jamaica's growing film industry. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/threads-of-us-award-nominated-jamaican-film-screening-wilmington/100001998118486180 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, theatre, music, literary-art, workshops, festivals, comedy, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_14_with_guardian - door_time: 2026-08-28T22:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Screening Room at 1313 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 38.61, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wilmington - **state**: DE - **country**: United States - **location**: The Screening Room at 1313 - **lat**: 39.748898 - **long**: -75.5460602 - **full address**: The Screening Room at 1313, 1313 North Market Street, Wilmington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "Threads of Us" - Award nominated Jamaican Film Screening Wilmington! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/cf82705cd4313281c566e2a337477d88b6ca859d93c656ea85999452e29b8f2e-rimg-w1200-h1800-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1786984287 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "Threads of Us" - Award nominated Jamaican Film Screening Wilmington! being held? - **A:** "Threads of Us" - Award nominated Jamaican Film Screening Wilmington! takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Screening Room at 1313, 1313 North Market Street, Wilmington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing "Threads of Us" - Award nominated Jamaican Film Screening Wilmington!? - **A:** "Threads of Us" - Award nominated Jamaican Film Screening Wilmington! is organized by Humanity Over Vanity. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "Threads of Us" - Award nominated Jamaican Film Screening Wilmington! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wilmington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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