LOCATION & DATES
MUSIC RECORDED BY BUDAPEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
LOCATION
SWITZERLAND
EVENT DATES
September 05.09.2026 (Swiss Soca Festival, Zug, CH)
October 2026 (EUKSM, London, UK)
October 2027 AZURA Online Screenings
November 2027 AZURA Awards Show (Baden, CH)
SPECIAL
PREVIEW
SCREENING
Walk the blue carpet and join us on 5 September 2026 during the Swiss Soca Festival for a special preview screening featuring short films, a Q&A, popcorn and a vibrant festival atmosphere celebrating Caribbean, Swiss and global cinema.
Screening time: 16:30-18:00
MAS PREP | Moko Jumbies
DOCUMENTRY • 9 MINS • TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Ever thought about what goes into creating traditional mas characters? Rusty, Salty & Shynel welcomed us into their home and showed us what it really takes to be a Moko Jumbie.
Executive Producer: One World Media
Directed by @sharipettiii
Cinematography by @sharipettiii
Edited by Shari Petti
Sound: Jelanie Serrette
BTS: Tarique Eastman
Music: Detnator & Ozzy Merrique
Archival Footage: Shaun Ramberan
DEAD SERIOUS
FICTION • 7 MINS • TRINIDAD & TOBAGO / BARBADOS / JAMAICA
Jacob, a burned-out lawyer devastated by his wife’s death, prepares to end his life in a world obsessed with the afterlife. His plan is interrupted by Kevin, an affable stranger who invites himself to dinner.
The first official short film produced under ODOS and Filmed in Cannes, this short was directed by none other than the incredibly talented Jamar Harding and features stellar talent in Stephen Hadeed Jr. and introducing to the screen for the first time, Jean Paul. Produced by Horane Henry with EPs Simon Baptiste, Scot Sardinha, & Stephen Hadeed Jr., and Shea Best serving in several production roles on set. Also, much love to Danny J. Weekes for color correction, L-Jay Currie for music, and Cedric Smart and Ismail Cameron for sound. The poster was created by Rebecca Foster.
LIVE.LOUD.Mad.
DOCUMENTRY • 20 MINS • SWITZERLAND / TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
The documentary film LIVE. LOUD. MAD. follows an exciting Venoge Festival performance featuring The Mad Stuntman, G$ and Natalyah. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the artists as they prepare for the stage and captures a day with the original songwriter and singer of the worldwide hit “I Like to Move It.” The screening concludes with a live Q&A, giving the audience an opportunity to hear personal stories about the iconic song, the performance and the artists’ musical journeys.
EVENT LOCATION ZUG
Industriestrasse 45,
6300 Zug
OUR MISSION
The AZURA Film Festival & Awards is an international platform celebrating Caribbean and global cinema through screenings, industry dialogue, networking, and awards. We curate a prestigious collection of independent films and blue-carpet premieres, fostering innovation and a global dialogue that honours contemporary storytelling.
