Bite of Mango
| Bite of a Mango | |
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| Directed by | Ron Dias |
| Produced by | Joanne Jansen, Ron Dias |
| Written by | Joanne Jansen, Ron Dias |
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| Cinematography | Ayodele Adeoye and Ron Dias |
| Edited by | Ron Dias, Joanne Jansen |
Production companies | Ron & Aussie |
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Bite of a Mango is a 2022 Canadian drama/comedy film written by Joanne Jansen and Ron Dias and directed by Ron Dias in his directorial debut. The film stars Jayne Kamara, Ryan Rosery (from Mayor of Kingstown)[2], Orville Cummings (from Star Trek Discovery)[3], Nathan Taylor, and Shawna Stewart.
The movie had its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival on June 18, 2022,[4] and its Canadian premiere at the ReelWorld Film Festival.[5] The Toronto premiere was sold out in a few days and received a standing ovation. [6]. On October 18, 2022, the 22nd Reelworld Film Festival Awards Show premiered on YouTube, and awarded Bite of a Mango the Audience Choice Award and Jayne Kamara won Outstanding Actress in a feature film.[7][8].
Plot
Production
Joanne Jansen and Ron Dias wrote the film during the height of the pandemic in two days, drawing inspiration from what was going on in the world in 2020. It was filmed over five days during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team of three took all necessary precautions to ensure a safe environment while the rest of the industry was shut down.[9] In order to keep the budget under ten thousand dollars, Dias and Jansen wore multiple hats including editing, colouring, sound composing, cinematography and set decorating.[10]
Over a number of TV appearances they confirmed that the film was written out of frustration as TV and Film in Canada weren't being represented accurately when it came to displaying Toronto. During the height of the pandemic, where no one had access to work, they decided to include the pandemic in the script as it would be relatable and easier to film as everywhere had restrictions and mostly people had to wear masks.[11]
Cast
- Jayne Kamara as Jayne
- Ryan Rosery as Tray
- Orville Cummings as Rowe
- Nathan Taylor as Chris
- Shawna Stewart as Missy
Awards & nominations
2022 American Black Film Festival
- Best Director – Ron Dias (nomination)
- Best Screenplay – Joanne Jansen and Ron Dias (nomination)
- Best Feature Narrative – Joanne Jansen and Ron Dias (nomination)[8]
2022 ReelWorld Film Festival
- Outstanding Feature Film Actress – Jayne Kamara (won)
- Audience Choice Award Feature Film – Joanne Jansen and Ron Dias (won)[12]
2022 Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival
- Best Feature Film – (Pending)
References
- ↑ "American Black Film Festival". May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ↑ "Mayor of Kingstown AV Club". The A.V. Club. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ "Startrek.com". 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ↑ "Toronto Star". Toronto Star. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ↑ "Toronto Star". Toronto Star. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ↑ "ReelWorld Film Festival". 2 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ↑ "ReelWorld Film Festival". 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Playback - ReelWorld Film Festival winners". Oct 20, 2022. Retrieved Oct 20, 2022.
- ↑ "Breakfast Television". 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ↑ "CP 24". 5 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ↑ "CBC Toronto". October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ↑ "Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival". October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
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