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‘Prerogative Of Mercy’ Screenplay Completed
The film screenplay, ‘Prerogative of Mercy,’ based on Island Flames, the best-selling book about the “last hangings on British soil and the December 1977 riots,” has been completed. Jonathan Smith, President of Island Flames Limited which owns the screenplay rights, stated: “When we announced this project in 2016, we recognized the... Read more of this article
Jonathan Smith’s New Book To Explore Policing
Previously classified information will be published for the first time in Jonathan Smith’s latest book, which is set to be released in late 2017, with the book to explore policing in Bermuda from the 1970′s to the current day. New information will be revealed about the Bermuda Housing Corporation investigation, attempts at political interference... Read more of this article
‘Island Flames’ Book To Become Feature Film
‘Island Flames’ – the best-selling book about the 1977 riots — is set to be turned into a film thanks to a collaborative effort between director Lucinda Spurling, writer and actress Liana Hall and filmmaker, and photographer and former broadcast-news journalist Alia Hamza. The book, released to the public on October 21st 2015, sold... Read more of this article
Island Flames Author Donates To Public Schools
Earlier today [Nov 26] the Minister of Education, R. Wayne Scott met with Bermudian author Jonathan Smith who donated $500 book certificates to Government middle and secondary school libraries. As a follow up to the successful book launch of Island Flames, Mr. Smith today fulfilled his pledge to donate part proceeds to educational or charitable institutions... Read more of this article
Book Signing By Jonathan D. Smith On Nov 4
The Bermuda College Library is getting set to present a book signing and presentation by writer Jonathan D. Smith, the author of ‘Island Flames,’ a book that explores the story of Bermuda’s 1977 riots. The book signing and presentation will take place on Wednesday November 4 from 6.30pm to 8.00pm at the Bermuda College Library; light... Read more of this article
“Island Flames” Donated To Education Ministry
The Minister of Education Wayne Scott was today [Oct 22] presented with copies of the “Island Flames” book by author Jonathan Smith at CedarBridge Academy. Mr. Smith has recently released “Island Flames” which details the pivotal events surrounding the 1977 riots. Today he presented the Ministry of Education with copies for middle... Read more of this article
Video Promo: Island Flames Book On 1977 Riots
The book launch for “Island Flames” — which provides an in-depth look at the circumstances surrounding the 1977 riots — was held last night [Oct 21] at the Bookmart at Brown & Co., with the 360-page book now available for sale. Part proceeds from the book, which was written by former Commissioner of Police and Senator Jonathan... Read more of this article
“Island Flames” Book Details Executions, Riots
Author Jonathan D Smith is releasing “Island Flames,” Bermuda’s first ever book about the political murders, executions and Bermuda’s chronic race problems that resulted in the 1977 riots. The book’s description said, “The 1970’s was the closest Bermuda ever came to a revolution. Political murders marred the early years of the... Read more of this article
BUEI To Screen ‘In The Hour Of Victory’ Film
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is getting set to present a special viewing of the award-winning film In the Hour of Victory, followed by a Q&A session with Bermudian film producer Lucinda Spurling and the author of the film’s book, Jonathan D. Smith, tomorrow [Jan 30] starting at 7.30pm. In the Hour of Victory presents... Read more of this article
Bermuda War Film To Screen At NYC Festival
TenTen Publications and Bermudian production company Afflare Films announced their award winning film In the Hour of Victory has managed to penetrate the all-important New York City independent film festival market with a screening this coming week. Featured in the “Mark of Distinction” category, the film will screen at the New York City... Read more of this article
Victory Film Claims Another Film Festival Award
TenTen Publications and Afflare Films have revealed that their award winning film has chalked up another film festival win. The World War II-based Bermuda documentary, ‘In The Hour of Victory’ was the winner of the best ‘Directing in a Documentary’ category at the just-completed Southampton (UK) International Film Festival. More than 400 films,... Read more of this article
Victory Film Nominated For Two Further Awards
Afflare Films and TenTen Publications announced that Lucinda Spurling’s film, ‘In the Hour of Victory’ has been nominated for two further awards at the upcoming Southampton International Film Festival to be held in Southampton, UK between October 3rd and 6th 2013. The film will make its UK premiere screening at the festival and has been nominated... Read more of this article
Victory Deal With California Film Company
An agreement has been signed which will potentially take the Bermuda documentary, ‘In The Hour of Victory’ to the more lucrative North American and International markets. Executive Producer of the film, Jonathan Smith, was in Beverly Hills, California last Friday to sign an agreement with Ostrow and Company. Ostrow and Company specializes in finding... Read more of this article
Free Screening Of “In The Hour Of Victory”
Afflare Films and TenTen Publications in conjunction with the Division of Liberal Arts of the Bermuda College are announced a free public screening of the award-winning film, ‘In the Hour of Victory.’ The film will be shown at 7:00pm on Tuesday [May 21] at Room G301 North Hall at the Bermuda College. The film won the top Platinum Remi Award in the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Documentary Wins Top Festival Award
Bermudian made documentary “In the Hour of Victory” has won the top award in the “Feature Documentaries” category at WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, the oldest independent film festival in the world. The film, co-directed by local documentarians Lucinda Spurling and Andrew Kirkpatrick of Afflare Films and based... Read more of this article
Bermudian Film Shortlisted For WorldFest Award
Bermudian made documentary ‘In the Hour of Victory’ has been selected to screen at the prestigious 46th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival in Texas later this month, and has also been selected as a finalist for one of their top awards. The film, which is based on the book of the same title by Jonathan Smith, tells the story of... Read more of this article
