284 Excellence Film Festival
The 284 Excellence Film Competition was launched in 2021 with a simple but powerful mission: to discover, showcase, and celebrate the creativity and talent of filmmakers across the British Virgin Islands. What started as a grassroots competition quickly grew into a platform that empowered storytellers to bring their visions to life, no matter their experience level or background.
Each year, the competition challenged participants to create short films across a variety of genres, drama, horror, sci-fi, romance, documentary, music videos, and more. It provided a stage not only for emerging filmmakers but also for seasoned creatives looking to push the boundaries of their craft. Through workshops, mentorships, screenings, and awards, the 284 Excellence Film Competition nurtured local talent, inspired new artistic voices, and strengthened the growing film community in the Virgin Islands.
Over the years, the competition has evolved in size, scope, and ambition. Thanks to the hard work of participants, the support of the community, and the vision of its organisers, 284 Excellence became more than a competition it became a movement. It encouraged bold storytelling, celebrated cultural identity, and connected Virgin Islands filmmakers to broader regional and international audiences.
Now that the 284 Excellence Film Competition has transitioned into the 284 Excellence Film Festival, its original spirit lives on only bigger, bolder, and with even more opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and excellence. This next chapter marks a celebration not just of films, but of the voices, dreams, and future of filmmaking in the Virgin Islands and beyond.
| Best Film (Rhodni A. Skelton Award) | Hakeem Gravesande (Exit Wound) |
| Best Editing | Hakeem Gravesande (Exit Wound) |
| Best Cinematography (tied) | Keano Brin (Waves) & Dominic Stefan Mathavious (I'm Really Not) |
| Best Music Video | Dominic Stefan Mathavious (I'm Really Not) |
| Best Actor | Khalarni Rivers (Undefined) |
| Best Actress | Kassidy Chalwell (Brand N.U) |
| Best Soundtrack | Khalarni Rivers & Nyaila Callwood (Undefined) |
| Best Directing, Screenplay & Documentary | Mar Javierto (Lenford) |
| Fan Favourite | Dwayne Vanterpool (Brand N.U) |
| Best Film (Rhodni A. Skelton Award) | Emmanuel "Efex" Phillips (Three Little Wishes) |
| Fan Favourite | Emmanuel "Efex" Phillips (Three Little Wishes) |
| Best Actor | Ashawn-Taedo Phillips (Three Little Wishes) |
| Best Actress | Mayte'ah Phillips (Three Little Wishes) |
| Best Directing & Soundtrack | Emmanuel Phillips (Three Little Wishes) |
| Best Editing, Screenplay & Short Documentary | Camroy Peters (Crack of Dawn) |
| Neil Blyden Memorial Award for Cinematography | Naudia Turnbull (Surreal) |
| Debbie Wilmot Best Pick | Naudia Turnbull (Surreal) |
| Best Film | Earl Hazel (The Filmmaker's Dilemma) |