Director: Kurt Wright
Year: 2018
Genre: Science Fiction
When Annie Palmer, the legendary White Witch of Rose Hall, attempts to cheat death by stealing a mystical artifact known as The Well, she unleashes a dangerous chain of events that ripples across history. As chaos spreads, heroes and villains drawn from Jamaican mythology are forced into an epic collision, with the fate of Jamaica—and the world—hanging in the balance. Blending science fiction, folklore, and fantasy, Origins reimagines Caribbean legends through a bold and cinematic lens, creating a thrilling adventure rooted in Jamaican culture and mythology. The film earned the Lennie Little-White Award for Best Local Film at GATFFEST and received a nomination for Most Original Screenplay. Directed by Kurt Wright, one of Jamaica’s leading visual storytellers, Origins reflects his passion for culturally driven narratives and his commitment to reviving interest in Jamaica’s history, folklore, and legendary figures for a new generation.
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