FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
2026
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 2026
Festival Director, Harper Bella & Legislator Jason Richberg
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Welcome Remarks
Join us as we welcome you to the Q31 Film Festival and celebrate the stories, cultures, and creative voices that bring our community together.
Performance: TBA
TBA
1:50 PM - 2:15 PM
More details coming soon.
Afro-Caribbean Dance Workshop
Instructor: Persephone DaCosta
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Get ready to move, sweat, celebrate, connect & Get On Bad!!!
Digital Diaspora: Caribbean & Latinx Creators Rewriting the Rules
Moderator: Tiana Heath
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
A dynamic conversation with Caribbean and Latinx creators using digital platforms to amplify their voices, challenge narratives, and reshape how culture is represented.
Featuring:
Tiana Heath —Host, Multimedia Producer, & Content Creator
Lyana Blount —Entrepreneur, Chef, & Author
Brandon "ShowTimeBrando" Gilpin—Actor, Dancer, Musical Artist
Steelpan: Caribbean Music
Performance by: Adlib Steel Orchestra
4:35 PM - 5:35 PM
Experience the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean as the steelpan brings the spirit of Trinidad & Tobago to the festival. Be prepared for an uplifting live performance filled with infectious rhythms, melodies, and the sounds of the islands.
Ole Mas: A Caribbean Tradition
Performance by: Journeyagents
5:05 PM - 5:35 PM
Step into the world of Caribbean Carnival with a lively Ole Mas character performance rooted in the tradition of satire, storytelling, and social commentary.
Film Screening
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This year, Q31 Film Festival presents five selected short films celebrating the diverse stories and experiences of the Caribbean and Latin diaspora. Featuring films in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Jamaican Patois with English subtitles.
Beyond the Frame: Filmmakers on Identity, Culture & Storytelling
Moderator: Daniela Tabares
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join the 2026 Q31’s select award winning filmmakers creative processes, inspirations, and the stories behind their films.