A SCENE from Children of God which will be showing at the Bahamas International Festival.

Published On:Thursday, December 03, 2009

THE Bahamian film Children of God directed by Kareem Mortimer and premiering December 11 at the Bahamas International Festival spotlights several emerging actors of Bahamian heritage and descent, many of whom are pursuing an acting career abroad.

These individuals include Van Brown, Margaret Kemp and Craig Pinder.

"The opportunity to create opportunities for creative persons to express themselves on this level are few and far between. As a filmmaker it has been tremendously gratifying to work with some of the brightest and emerging film actors whose spirits are rooted in the Bahamas and to have them bare their souls for this film is truly a gift," Mr Mortimer said.

"Children of God" refers to the religious concept that human beings are regarded by God as his children, and is used by Christians to refer to human divinity.

The film is the story of two individuals who learn that in order to live a truly happy life, you have to risk speaking and acting according to your true feelings.

It tells the story of Jon, a white Bahamian artist who faces losing his scholarship at a local university, and Lena a conservative religious woman who is struggling with a crumbling marriage.

Both escape city life in Nassau to the dramatic island of Eleuthera where their worlds collide in a fashion that will surprise audiences.

"This film in my opinion embodies the message that in order to fulfill your potential, you have to risk emotional vulnerability. Also, we have these polar opposite leading characters with conflicting views on life that is sure to raise discussion"

Children of God is Kareem Mortimer's first narrative feature. Executive produced by Jay Gotlieb and produced by Richard Lemay and Trevite Willis, the film also stars US actors Stephen Tyrone Williams, Johnny Ferro and Mark Richard Ford.