Making “Hero”: Discover the Origin Story

Announcement from CaribbeanTales Media Group team:

We are proud to announce that “Hero” will be a Special Presentation at CARIFESTA XV, in Barbados.

Details:

Screening Date: Tuesday, August 26th
Screening Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Venue: Barbados Museum and Historical Society.

Register for CARIFESTA here: Carifesta Registration page

The Making of “Hero” Part 1

BY FRANCES-ANNE SOLOMON

Writing a blog post about the making of “HERO”, feels like opening a family album—each chapter full of memories, familiar faces, and moments of serendipity. The journey of bringing Ulric Cross’ incredible story to the screen was a labor of love, collaboration, and self-discovery for all of us.

The Inspiration

My involvement began with my mother, through her close friend, Desmond Allum.

Anne-Marie first met “Desi” — as he was known — on the boat to England in the late 1950s. Both barely 20, young and full of hope, heading toward an unknown future in the “Motherland” – Desi to study law, and my mother to join my father.

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About Frances-Anne Solomon

Frances-Anne Solomon is an award-winning director, writer, and producer recognized internationally for her work across film, television, and radio. Born in England, raised in Trinidad, her career has been shaped by a transatlantic sensibility that infuses her storytelling with global resonance. Solomon’s credits include multiple award-winning productions and the founding of CaribbeanTales Media Group, a pioneering platform for Caribbean storytelling worldwide. She is a Director member of AMPAS, and BAFTA.

Learn more at: Frances Ann website