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"Shantaye's World"
A film and novel of romance, drama, and strength. A story that highlights the beauty of Caribbean culture and tells the story of every Caribbean migrant.
Synopsis
Shantaye Anderson is bold, black, beautiful, intelligent, and passionate about love.
Born in rural St. Lucia during post-colonial times, she struggles to process the loss of a mother who passed away hours after bringing her into the world. She finds consolation in her loving paternal grandmother, Mam Lucess, who tries to equip her for the world.
Her father, Edson Anderson, does his best to care for Shantaye after the passing of his wife. However, when he remarries, the young girl is suddenly exposed to the jealous wrath of an unreasonable stepmother.
Her life changes forever when she falls in love with Jean Claude Le Marche. He is the handsome son of the community's white doctor, a charismatic young man who promises to love her until death.
All hell breaks loose when Shantaye's family and the community folk realize the pair are in love. To save Shantaye from making what he believes to be a grave mistake, Edson sends her to war ravaged England, still reeling after World War II.
A short story about us
Iyanola Pictures was founded by Mathurine Emmanuel over two decades ago after the dramatic success of our first award winning film, "Ribbons of Blue."
4+
25
Over Years of experience
Feature Films
She's now joined in her pursuit of her dream by her son, Keddy Emmanuel, who shares her love of stories and bringing fresh perspective to the silver screen.
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Awards and
Achievements
Our work has been recognized by the University of Greenwich in the UK!
Mathurine Emmanuel, our founder, received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts degree!
Other significant awards are as follows:
“Best Documentary Feature” - New York International Film and Video Festival
[2005 - “Ribbons of Blue”]
“Best Director” - New York Independent Film Festival
[2005 - “Ribbons of Blue”]
“Best Picture” - M&C Fine Arts Festival
[2006 - “Ribbons of Blue”]
“Best Feature” - International New York Film Festival
[2022 - “Shantaye’s World”]
"Best Film Directed by a Woman of Color" - African Diaspora International Film Festival
[2023 - "Shantaye's World]
"I thoroughly enjoyed "Shantaye's World." It felt incredible to have an insight into what life was like during what may seem like such a long time ago. It felt nostalgic, emotional and so heartwarming! Seeing St. Lucian films on an international scale is very rare so I'm very appreciative to have this slice of home, made so accessible."
Lyaina Vitalis Abimbola
★★★★★