special guests list

Honoring the Voices That Inspire Us

The Little Fish International Film Festival is honored to invite an extraordinary lineup of artists, cultural icons, industry pioneers, and global changemakers. These distinguished guests bring decades of experience in film, music, activism, storytelling, and creative leadership, helping shape the identity and impact of our inaugural festival.

Invited guest list

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Film Icons & Innovators

Bill Duke • Nicole Ari Parker • William Sadler • Tonea Stewart • Sade Clacken Joseph • Calyx Passailaigue • Trish Dalton

Music & Cultural Legends

Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin • Sharon Marley • Nelly Furtado • Monty Alexander • Gary Crosby

Voices of Impact & Activism

Donisha Prendergast • Devon Harris, OLY • Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire

A look at some of our invited guests

  • Bill Duke – Actor, director, producer, cultural advocate
  • Nicole Ari Parker – Actress, producer
  • Tonea Stewart – Actress, educator
  • Devon Harris, OLY – Olympian, author
  • Donisha Prendergast – Filmmaker, activist
  • Nelly Furtado – Special guest appearance
  • Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin – Founder, VP Records
  • Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire – Author, filmmaker
  • Trish Dalton – Writer, director, producer
  • Calyx Passailaigue – Writer, director, actor
  • Sade Clacken Joseph – Director, cinematographer
  • Special Honored Guest: Rita Marley

Awards

Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Student Film
Best International Film
Best Music-Driven Film
Audience Choice Award