Haitian Bricolage Gallery

08/22/2026

Hello, Haitian Bricolage Gallery Family,

The Haiti International Film Festival Committee is excited to announce our seven award-winning films for 2026. Thank you to all of these talented filmmakers for taking Haitian cinema and African Diaspora cinema to the next level through authentic storytelling and artistic excellence.

Best Feature Film: Montmarte
Directed by Leon Hendrix III

Best Documentary Film: The Creole Pig: Haiti’s Great Loss
Directed by Dudley Alexis

Best Innovative Film: The Heroes of the Massacre River
Directed by Samuel Dameus

Best African Diaspora Short Film: Noni Olabisi: Troubled Island
Directed by Desha Dauchan

Best Haitian Women’s Short Film: Makeup & Medicine
Directed by Gabriyel Baralatier

Best Haitian Diaspora Short Film: Ti Blan
Directed by Dwight Ellis

Best Ayiti Short Film: Run from Rain
Directed by Jess Diperro Obert

Congratulations to all of our 2026 award-winning filmmakers! Thank you for sharing your powerful stories and contributing to the continued growth and excellence of Haitian and African Diaspora cinema.

Thank you,
Jacquil Constant
Founder/Executive Director
Haiti International Film Festiva

08/06/2026

Hello, Haitian Bricolage Gallery Family,

The founder of the Haiti International Film Festival, Jacquil Constant, is excited to share that the 11th Annual Haiti International Film Festival is featured in the LA Sentinel, the largest Black newspaper in Los Angeles since 1933!

A special thank you to our public relations expert, Cydney Prentice, for making this incredible opportunity possible.
This year's festival will showcase outstanding films from Haitian and African Diaspora filmmakers, celebrating powerful stories, artistic excellence, and cultural heritage. Our 2026 theme, Konnesans: The Art of Knowledge in Haitian Cinema, highlights the richness of Haitian storytelling and its global impact.

Read the featured article in the LA Sentinel:
https://lasentinel.net/haiti-international-film-festival-celebrates-16-diasporic-stories-to-hollywood.html

Purchase your tickets today:
https://filmfreeway.com/HaitiInternationalFilmFestival/tickets

Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the historic Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood for an unforgettable celebration of Haitian and African Diaspora cinema, culture, and community!
We look forward to welcoming filmmakers, artists, and audiences from around the world for an inspiring day of films, conversations, and cultural exchange. Don't miss this exciting celebration of Haitian cinema in the heart of Hollywood!

The 11th annual Haiti International Film Festival returns Aug. 15 to Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood with 16 films examining Haitian history, migration, and identity. Hosted by actor Béchir Sylvain, the festival will celebrate Haitian and African diasporic filmmakers under the theme, “Konn...

07/16/2026

Hello, Haitian Bricolage Gallery Family,

The founder of the Haitian Bricolage Gallery, Jacquil Constant is excited to invite you to the reception for the Haitian Magical Realism Exhibition in the African American Heritage Room at Pasadena City College's Shatford Library.

Enjoy authentic Haitian cuisine prepared by Mama Carmen of Los Angeles. The reception will take place on Thursday, July 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Haitian cuisine will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by the exhibition reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The exhibition features works from the Haitian Bricolage Collection, celebrating the beauty, history, and cultural richness of Haitian art.

You won't want to miss this exciting cultural event in Pasadena!

07/10/2026

Hello, Haitian Bricolage Gallery Family,

The founder of the Haitian Bricolage Gallery is excited to invite you to the reception for the Haitian Magical Realism Exhibition in the African American Heritage Room at Pasadena City College's Shatford Library.

Enjoy authentic Haitian cuisine prepared by Mama Carmen of Los Angeles. The reception will take place on Thursday, July 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Haitian cuisine will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by the exhibition reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The exhibition features works from the Haitian Bricolage Collection, celebrating the beauty, history, and cultural richness of Haitian art.

You won't want to miss this exciting cultural event in Pasadena!

07/01/2026

Hello, Haitian Bricolage Gallery Family,

It has been an amazing Caribbean Heritage Month! The founder of the Haitian Bricolage Gallery, Jacquil Constant, had the opportunity to attend incredible watch parties for Haiti's World Cup matches against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco in Hollywood, Leimert Park, and Santa Monica. I was also interviewed by BBC Radio to discuss the importance of Haiti's participation in the World Cup.

A special thank you to Sonya Childress, Co-Founder of Color Congress, for proudly wearing the 10th Annual Haiti International Film Festival T-shirt at the Haiti vs. Brazil watch party in Leimert Park and for supporting HIFF as a nonprofit organization. Thank you as well to Sloan Baptiste for always representing Haiti with pride and dignity in beautiful Haitian regalia at the watch parties and HIFF events.

Thank you, Marie Kellier, for inviting HIFF to participate in the Los Angeles Carnival on the Shaw, where the founder proudly waved the Haitian flag. It was inspiring to see so many members of the Caribbean community celebrating their heritage by proudly displaying the flags of Haiti, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and many other nations. Experiencing this celebration in Leimert Park—the mecca for Black arts and culture in Los Angeles—made it even more meaningful.

HIFF is honored to serve on the LA28 Committee representing the Caribbean community in Los Angeles as we prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thank you again, Marie Kellier, for the invitation and the opportunity to be part of this important initiative.

I look forward to seeing you at the 11th Annual Haiti International Film Festival at the historic Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, California, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. It will be an epic celebration of Haitian cinema and culture that you won't want to miss!

Purchase tickets:
https://filmfreeway.com/HaitiInternationalFilmFestival/tickets

06/29/2026

Hello, Haitian Bricolage Gallery Family,

The founder of the Haaitian Bricoalge Gallery, Jacquil Constant, had an amazing experience celebrating Juneteenth: Unity Through the Arts in California. Thank you to Wileen Charles, Founder and CEO of Braintree Productions, and Ajima Cole, CEO of Queen Ajima Productions, along with their partners at Versatile Studios and BLT Studios, for producing such an incredible event.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Haitian Bricolage Gallery as a vendor at this historic celebration. It was the perfect opportunity to promote the 11th Annual Haiti International Film Festival, the Haitian Magical Realism Exhibition at Pasadena City College’s African-American Heritage Room, and the Haitian Bricolage Gallery.

A special thank-you to the new HIFF collectors who purchased Haitian art prints during the Juneteenth: Unity Through the Arts celebration, honoring the rich culture and artistic contributions of the African Diaspora in Hollywood, California.

06/25/2026

Hello, Haitian Bricolage Gallery Family,

The founder of the Haitian Bricolage Gallery, Jacquil Constant, is excited to be featured by VoyageLA for his work and impact as a filmmaker through Constant Production, which has been producing independent films for the past 20 years; as the founder of the Haiti International Film Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary; and as a Cinema Professor at Pasadena City College, where he has had the privilege of teaching for the past 10 years.

Link:
https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-jacquil-constant-of-los-angeles

Please take a moment to read this inspiring interview about his journey as a thought leader, filmmaker, educator, and curator. He has dedicated his life to creating spaces of liberation where creatives can reach their highest potential through the Haiti International Film Festival, the classroom, and art exhibitions.

Thank you for your continued support!

Today we'd like to introduce you to Jacquil Constant. Hi Jacquil, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. My journey as a filmmaker, educator, and cultural curator has been rooted in a passion for storytelling and a commitment to sharing positive images of Haiti and the Haitian diasp

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

The Haitian Bricolage Gallery will be participating in Juneteenth: Unity Through Arts in Hollywood. I will be showcasing beautiful Haitian art prints in celebration of this meaningful and culturally significant event.

RSVP to be added to the guest list and join us in celebrating the cultures of the African Diaspora in Los Angeles through food, music, and visual arts.

RSVP Link:
https://partiful.com/e/az1aTAIC552ooyC70nhA?

I look forward to seeing you at this amazing event today!

06/10/2026

Hello, Haitian Bricolage Gallery,

The founder of the Haitian Bricolage Gallery, Jacquil Constant, is excited to showcase the new promo for the 11th Annual Haiti International Film Festival. This year's theme is Konnesans: The Art of Knowledge, taking place on August 15–16, 2026, at the historic Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, CA.
We have an excellent selection of films from Haitian and African Diaspora filmmakers that celebrate the richness and diversity of Haitian culture. Special thanks to Heather Palmer, our brilliant editor, for putting together this outstanding promo. We also extend our gratitude to our sponsors, Color Congress and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, for their continued support.

Link to the 11th Annual Haiti International Film Festival:
https://youtu.be/Ztsn9u7lS-M

Purchase Tickets:
https://filmfreeway.com/HaitiInternationalFilmFes.../tickets

Thank you to the HIFF audience for your support and to the talented filmmakers who showcase the humanity of Haitian culture through authentic cinema. We would also like to thank Haitian artist Eyo-E for providing the song "Lakou," which perfectly captures the theme and spirit of this year's festival.

06/05/2026

Happy Caribbean Heritage Month!

I am excited to invite you to Haitian Magical Realism: The Art of the Haitian Global South at the African-American Heritage Room in the Shatford Library at Pasadena City College. The exhibition will run from June 1 through August 31, 2026.

The exhibition will also feature the promotional video for the 11th Annual Haiti International Film Festival, which will take place at the historic Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, California on August 15, 2026.

Special thanks to the PCC Foundation for its sponsorship and to Dean Raquel Torres-Retana Outreach Librarian Danielle Rapue of the PCC Library for their support in making this exhibition possible.

I look forward to seeing you at the reception and curator's talk. Have a wonderful day, and see you soon!

Teamwork makes the dream work.