Characteristics of Film Production in Haiti
There is weak artistic and technical preparation in the Haitian film industry. Most technicians and artists, including actors, learned on the job. They are forced to solve technical problems, instead of dealing with creative problems. Professionalism is virtually absent. There is no Haitian legislation on cinema, and the state has shown no interest in film production.
There are a few film schools in Haiti, such as the Cine-Institut.
Since the foundation of the Motion Picture Association of Haiti in 2007 by Hans Patrick Domercant the Haitian movie industry has taken another route for the better of the Haitian Filmmakers.
To help re-shape the Haitian Movie Industry, once a year, The Motion Picture Association of Haiti (MPAH) comes together with various businesses, civic leaders, renowned Haitian actors, and Hollywood actors of Haitian descent to celebrate the advancement of Haitian Art, specifically the Haitian Movie industry.
The purpose of the ceremony is to honor the hard work of historically important artists that have been an essential cornerstone in shaping the Haitian movie industry and promoting the Haitian culture.They also reward the current efforts of the vibrant talents in the Haitian movie industry today.
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