To keep it short and simple, this time around we’ll be talking about two of our Jamaican filmmakers that have made their mark in our Jamaican scene as well as overseas. To start off the series we’ll be first highlighting the works of Esther Anderson and Mykal Cushnie.1) Esther AndersonShort Ends in the 1976 Edinburgh Film Festival. Bob Marley and Me: The Making of a Legend shows the Wailers’ first rehearsal, when the idea of a Jamaican supergroup such as the Beatles or the Rolling Stones was still just a dream, and sits in on the launch of their international career with Get Up, Stand Up, I Shot the Sheriff, and the groundbreaking Burnin′ and Catch a Fire albums that brought together Reggae music and Rastafarian consciousness, starting a revolution that would change rock music and contemporary world culture. Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend. This film is considered to be a “kaleidoscopic portrait” with the narrator guiding the viewer on a scenic adventure through the Caribbean Islands, to Jamaica and into 56 Hope Road which is now formally known as the Bob Marley Museum.  She captured the young Bob Marley, before the fame and exposure. The film also features shows of the Wailers’ first rehearsal as well as the launch of their career. 2) Mykal CushnieBetta Mus Come and Candy Shop. He later then, alongside with College Lifestyle Magazine created the College Lifestyle TV series. In August 2012, he left Jamaica for Africa to start filming for his new documentary 50 Days in Afrika. Alongside him was Donisha Prendergast and Kelissa McDonald.

Born and raised in the parish of St. Mary, Esther Anderson attended the Highgate High School and the Quaker Finnishing school. The daughter of an architect and planter, she became a very profound photographer, actress, director and filmmaker. Her filmmaking career started off with the selection of her film

While exploring the powerful relationship between Anderson and Marley, the film

She later went on to create her second film

Michael Edward Cushnie is the director for the local productions we have grown to love such as Magnum King’s and Queen’s of Dancehall, The Wray and Nephew Contender and Mission Catwalk. He is the CEO of DSE Media and founder of Edward Cushnie Films. He worked on two films in 2007, which were

His documentary highlighted to impact of Africa’s film industry on the wider world, featuring countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa. What influenced the significance of this film was that it coincided with Jamaica’s 50th celebration of Independence.

Not only is Mykal Cushnie know for his TV productions, he is also known for his participation in the production of music videos. He’s worked alongside with Jamaican Directors such as Kimala Bennett, Jay Will, Ras TIngle and Ras Kassa. After first starting music videos at Hype Tv, he has worked on music projects with reggae and dancehall acts such as Stephen and Damion Marley, Etana, I Wayne, Busy Signal, ah Cure, Sean Paul, Tami Chynn and Floyd West. His music productions quickly became the standard for Jamaica’s music videos. Mykal Cushnie is one of those who helped shape the film industry in Jamaica.