The National Anti-Violence Committee announced its composition, the work of the committee and its goals in a Press Release on Thursday, 24th October 2013.As a direct follow-up to that Press Release, a pre-screening of the short film series(Life.264) was held for the various media agencies on the evening of Tuesday, 29th October 2013 at the I.T Lab in Campus B. Life. 264 is designed to educate, inform and spur discussion on the effects of gang violence in Anguilla.
The pre-screening was held as a precursor to the official launch of the anti-violence campaign scheduled for the end of November, and to provide an opportunity for all persons involved in the project to see the final product. In addition to the media personnel, members of the cast, including main actors Hackeem Alves, Raheem Vanterpool, Zharvin Walkes, Jahvez Hamilton, Kevin Thompson and Alrique Rogers were present.
Also in attendance were Mr. Crispin Brooks of Blu Symphony Entertainment; the Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Education, Sports, Youth and Culture and Library Services, Mrs. Chanelle Petty-Barrett; and from the Department of Youth and Culture, incoming Director, Mr. Bren Romney, and the Programme Officer – Youth, Ms. Joleyne Robin.
Life.264 was written by former Director of the Department of Youth and Culture, Mr Dwayne Adams and Mr. Crispin Brooks. Mr. Crispin Brooks also directed, produced, shot and edited the series. Narration at the end of each episode was done by Bishop L. Errol Brooks. Each episode in the series captivated the audience’s attention, as senior students of the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School demonstrated their acting skills with a level of professionalism and finesse.
Their depiction of the circumstances that lead to gang violence and the general contours of violence in the Anguillian context came off as an accurate portrayal of reality. Each episode portrays a different aspect of the problem of gang violence, its impact on the individual, families and society as a whole. All episodes deliver a mix of entertainment, coupled with subtle but powerful messages that encourage young people to avoid violence and pursue other methods of conflict resolution.
Life.264 will be promoted via social media, and local TV stations, following its officially launch.
The general public and youth, in particular, can learn more about the project by contacting the Department of Youth and Culture at 264-498-3792 or via email youthandculture@gov.ai or you can ‘like’ the Department’s Facebook page where you will receive constant updates.
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– Press Release
