JONKONNU NUH DEAD

Jamaica

October 28, 2023

3:45 pm

Synopsis

Jonkonnu Nuh Dead is a dream like exploration into the world of Carlton Walters’ experiences into what drew him to the world of traditional masquerade. It is one of the oldest dance forms found in Jamaica, but over the decades it has been marginalized.

JONKONNU NUH DEAD, will screen as part of the feels program.

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**The film will also be available for viewing online from Oct 30 to Nov 3. Check our “How to Watch” page for step by step instructions.**

Venue: Castellani House
Vlissengen Road and Homestretch Avenue Georgetown

Ryan Eccleston

About the Director

Ryan Eccleston, is an award winning Photographer/Filmmaker. Born 1980 in Kingston, Jamaica. He is an Alumnus of The Art Institute Of Fort. Lauderdale. Where he studied Filmmaking, Broadcasting and Photography. Eccleston’s work has been exhibited at the United Nations HQ, Trinidad&Tobago, Greece, Art Basel Miami, Switzerland and Jamaica.

He spent most of his life traveling and living in several countries including the U.S.A , Egypt and Israel. Due to his father’s job working with the United Nations. This nomadic childhood allowed him to see and experience different cultures, this bred a curiosity in him. This curiosity informs the way he approaches the subjects he wants to cover. In 2008 Eccleston moved to Ethiopia where he worked for several years as a photographer and cinematography consultant. During his time living in Ethiopia. Eccleston traveled extensively throughout Eastern Africa.

Much of Eccleston’s work deals with the issues of Identity, culture, faith, economics and legacy.



About the Director

Ryan Eccleston

Ryan Eccleston, is an award winning Photographer/Filmmaker. Born 1980 in Kingston, Jamaica. He is an Alumnus of The Art Institute Of Fort. Lauderdale. Where he studied Filmmaking, Broadcasting and Photography. Eccleston’s work has been exhibited at the United Nations HQ, Trinidad&Tobago, Greece, Art Basel Miami, Switzerland and Jamaica.

He spent most of his life traveling and living in several countries including the U.S.A , Egypt and Israel. Due to his father’s job working with the United Nations. This nomadic childhood allowed him to see and experience different cultures, this bred a curiosity in him. This curiosity informs the way he approaches the subjects he wants to cover. In 2008 Eccleston moved to Ethiopia where he worked for several years as a photographer and cinematography consultant. During his time living in Ethiopia. Eccleston traveled extensively throughout Eastern Africa.

Much of Eccleston’s work deals with the issues of Identity, culture, faith, economics and legacy.