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Redonda Road to Recovery


Story

In 2017 The Environmental Awareness Group a local non-governmental organization led the ecological restoration of Redonda, sister island to Antigua and Barbuda, and one of the largest unpeopled islands in the Eastern Caribbean. A home to wildlife and critically endangered species that can be found nowhere else in the world, Redonda’s conservation story embodies the true essence of biodiversity resilience and speaks to the power of locally-led conservation through collaborative action.

  • Lawson Lewis
    Director
  • Lawson Lewis
    Director of Photography
  • Lawson Lewis
    Producer
  • Lawson Lewis
    Editor
  • Arica Hill
    Key Cast
  • Kevel Lindsay
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Christopher Waters
    Key Cast
  • Jenny Daltry
    Key Cast
  • Shanna Challenger
    Key Cast
  • Johnella Bradshaw
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 15, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Antigua and Barbuda
  • Country of Filming:
    Antigua and Barbuda
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Lawson Lewis

Lawson is a creative from the island of Antigua & Barbuda. He started his career as an Art teacher before eventually deciding to start his own Advertising Agency. He has spent the last 17 years working in the Advertising industry as a Creative director, Director of Photography, Graphic designer and Editor. Lawson has been recognized by his industry peers having received regional and international recognition for his work in advertising and production, which range from Private Company, to Hospitality and Public Service Non Profit Industry awards, including an American Advertising Federation District 4 'Gold Angel Award' for the Documentary Short 'Birds of Barbuda'. He is passionate about the environment and is dedicated to addressing topics dealing with climate change, conservation and environmental sustainability. His aspirations are to create both short and feature length films. The Documentary Short 'Redonda The Road to Recovery' is his first film festival entry as a film maker.

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Director Statement

My hope is that this story help bring attention to the work of small environmental NGOs and the selfless conservation work they are doing to preserve biodiversity around the world. The world needs to know that we can achieve astonishing feats through collaboration and the will power to preserve our planet for future generations.