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Majah Hype and Chiney K to Join the 2026 Caribbean Film Awards and CARIFF Screenings in Wilmington
Two days of Caribbean cinema at Penn Cinema at the Riverfront, followed by the red-carpet awards night at Theater N on Saturday, October 10.
WILMINGTON, Del. — October 6, 2026 — The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce today announced that comedian, actor and Best Actor nominee Majah Hype and media personality Chiney K will attend the 2026 Caribbean Film Awards (CFA) in person. The ceremony takes place Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Theater N, 221 W. 10th Street, Wilmington, with the red carpet opening at 8:00 PM and the awards at 9:00 PM.
The awards cap off CARIFF, whose official screenings take place Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 at Penn Cinema at the Riverfront in Wilmington. Majah Hype, nominated for Best Actor for Homage, will also attend the Homage screening in person.
Tickets are on sale now through Theater N: Buy tickets at Theater N.
CARIFF Screenings at Penn Cinema at the Riverfront
| Day | Time | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 9 | 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM | Four short-film blocks: Love, Laughter & Second Chances; Mental Health, Identity & Healing; Roots, Rhythm & Caribbean Heritage; Thrillers, Suspense & Redemption |
| Friday, Oct 9 | 6:45 PM | Feature: JAFAICAN |
| Friday, Oct 9 | 8:50 PM | Closing Night Feature: Threads of Us |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | 10:30 AM | Opening Feature: Pages: Special Edition |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | 12:37 PM | Feature: Homage — Majah Hype attending in person |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | 2:28 PM | Feature: Queen of Soca |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | 4:24 PM | Closing Feature: Redeemed: A Father’s Love |
CARIFF screening details & tickets
The Awards Night
The Caribbean Film Awards honor excellence across 13 categories, including Best Feature Film, Caribbean Film of the Year, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress. The evening features a red carpet, live entertainment from performers Nadia and Abby Dallas, award presenters, and a Special Guest List that includes the Hon. Christopher Chaplin, Honorary Consulate of Jamaica to Philadelphia; Michelle Tulloch-Neil of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council; actor Nicoye Banks (Sinners); and presenter Christina Cooper.
Tickets
General Admission — $69: Awards ceremony, live entertainment, celebrity guests and the red carpet experience.
VIP — $150: Everything in General Admission, plus a meet & greet with Majah Hype, premium seating and VIP check-in.
Seating is limited. Get your tickets at Theater N.
About the Caribbean Film Awards
Presented by the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce, the Caribbean Film Awards and CARIFF celebrate filmmakers, actors and storytellers from the Caribbean and its diaspora. Learn more at caribbeanfilmawards.com.
Media contact: Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce · caribbeanfilmawards.com