‘Stew Peas’ up for six awards at Saturday’s Caribbean Film Awards

According to Jamaica Observer (Entertainment), The cast and production team of Jamaican psychological thriller Stew Peas are gearing up for Saturday’s inaugural Caribbean Film Awards, where the locally produced film will be vying for honours in six categories. Among those in contention is popular Jamaican entertainer Kerry-Ann “Chiney K” Collins, who earned a Best Actress nomination for her role in the film. The production, written, directed and produced by Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly, is also nominated for best feature film, best director, best screenplay, Caribbean Heritage Film Award and Caribbean Film of the Year. With the awards ceremony just a day away, the nominations have once again placed the spotlight on the Jamaican thriller, which has been making strides both locally and internationally. The recognition comes ahead of the film’s regional theatrical release on October 29, when it is scheduled to open in seven Caribbean territori