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A WARM WELCOME FROM FESTIVAL DIRECTOR: JENNY LEE

The I Will Tell International Film Festival is a tribute to filmmakers who bring us powerful, authentic stories that have been hidden, forgotten or relegated to the sidelines. The name of the festival was inspired by a young girl, called Anel, from an impoverished area in Mozambique who wanted the world to know her story and the story of so many others.

Today I Will Tell gathers stories from around the world that contribute to a more complete global narrative, challenging perspectives and inspiring and motivating in ways that are truly transformative. Our festivals in the UK, US and the Caribbean premiere high quality dramas, documentaries, short films and animation.

The highlight of the festival is that each screening is followed by an inspirational post-screening discussion with filmmakers, community leaders, country ambassadors, subject matter experts and an engaged, culturally diverse and socially- conscious public. These discussions create a space for connecting filmmakers, change pioneers and the wider audience. Together we uncover deeper truths, enhance global empathy and catalyze change at an individual and societal level.

Our jury has included Bart Gavigan (Filmmaker and Hollywood script doctor), Max Oginni (Animator, Mr Bean Series), Lashana Lynch (Actress,Fast Girls), Prof Robert Beckford (BBC and Channel 4), Dionne Walker (Producer, THE HARD STOP), Martin Kiszko (Academic and Storyteller), Mark Playne (award-winning Director) and other award-winning filmmakers and professionals.

The festival was founded by Trinidadian born Jenny Lee who was inspired by her Christian faith to tackle some of life’s big questions and shine a light of hope on those of every gender, race, age, creed and ethic who
have been overlooked, under-served and misrepresented. We showcase the most innovative and unforgettable films addressing issues such as race, social justice, relationship, faith, war and peace, business,
government, gender issues, global politics and community cohesiveness.

2020 will be our 14th year in the UK , 4th year in the US and 2nd year in the Caribbean showcasing award-winning films from over 50 countries of a variety of genres from micro animations to epic feature-length dramas followed by thought-provoking and inspirational post-screening discussions. Our theme for this year is DEFINING MOMENTS.

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