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Running time
85 minutes
Genre
Inspirational/Drama
Rating
G
Year
2014
Language
English
Country of Origin
Jamaica
Format
1920x1080, 29.97fps
Links
Official website:
www.thegifteverlasting.com
Official Facebook:
www.facebook.com/thegiftmovie
Producers website:
www.barrivision.com
Writers website:
www.jfalloon-reid.com
Contact
[email protected]
SYNOPSIS
Set in Kingston, Jamaica, The Gift Everlasting explores the dynamics of the Mongrove family during the 20th
anniversary of the husband and wife, James and Joan Mongrove. The extravagant celebrations planned to
celebrate the milestone is a farce because the couple has drifted apart and the once cohesive family is now
in turmoil. James is a workaholic who provides very well for his family, materially, but is emotionally distant.
His wife, Joan, the home maker, has no material needs but is starved for affection and attention.
The children, Toni (18) and Casey (16) are aware that the family is in trouble but are unsure of how to deal
with it. Toni is concerned and wants to do her part to stabilize the family. Casey, however, is more selfcentered and prepared to let the chips fall where they may as long as her standard of living is not
compromised.
As the plot unfolds it exposes the effects of neglect and misplaced priorities on the family as both parents
seek consolation and comfort from all the wrong places. Hours before the big event, things take a
dramatically wrong turn, threatening the success of the evening’s event and the future of the entire family.
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Director’s Statement
The Gift Everlasting is a realization of a dream that began over a decade ago. Based
on my first theatrical play, The Gift, this film is a constant reminder of the dangers
of materialism to family relationships in a world filled with technology and where
personal interaction and communication is a dying art.
I’ve had personal experience with this particular issue, a good husband whose
priority was providing for the material needs of his family, as all good husbands
should while neglecting the far more important need for emotional closeness and
personal availability. Families drift along in this state everyday.
There were many challenges directing this film. Apart from the usual financial issues associated with
independent films, the challenge of stepping from behind the scenes to play Sandra, the antagonist,
was one that took great fortitude. I had to direct myself with the assistance of the assistant directors
who saw her character slightly different from the way I did. As the writer and director, however, I had
insight into the character I had created. I knew her back story which brought additional elements to
bear.
Also challenging was transforming the directing from a theatrical production to cinematic, which wasn’t
new in itself since I had also written and directed the award-winning film Just Another Friday. However,
the lead actors were considerably younger than the characters they had to play and this meant working
closely with them to develop and portray traits way beyond their years. I am proud to say they pulled it
off admirably.
Judith Falloon-Reid,
Writer, Director, Actor
Judith with her Producer husband Michael Brown, (left) and
First Assistant Director Andrew Jones in background,
reviewing the very first footage recorded.
Lead actors: Andrew Jones & Vanesa Clarke and lead
supporting male Arthur Allen at South Florida Premiere
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Cast
ANDREW JONES as James
Mongrove. No stranger
to the stage, screen and
television, he has a long
list of theater credits
including supporting male
in the film Just Another
Friday and more recently
a new Jamaican television
series.
VANESA CLARKE as
Joan Mongrove
Best known for her role
as Sonia in Just Another
Friday, she has acted
extensively in theatre
and is a talented singer,
dancer and host of the
television show Gospel
Rhythms.
VENECCIA FRANCIS as
Toni Mongrove
A cast member of the film
Just Another Friday,
Veneccia plays the older
Mongrove
daughter
whose concern for her
family is real and
troubling. Veneccia
VENESSA WATSON as
Casey Mongrove
The couple’s younger,
self-centered daughter
is played by this multitalented member of the
Acts 12 Drama Team
who is also a poet,
dancer
and
cast
member
of
Just
Another Friday
NICHOLAS AMORE as
Phillip the love interest
Formally trained at the
Edna Manley School of
the Arts (Drama major),
Nicholas combines his
natural talent and dry wit
to play the perfect
playboy and antagonist.
JUDITH FALLOON-REID as
Sandra the Antagonist
For the first time in over a
decade, Judith steps from
behind the scenes to play
the part of the manstealing
antagonist.
Judith has extensive
experience on stage and
as a television host.
ARTHUR ALLEN as
The Bartender
Following on his success
as the lead actor in Just
Another Friday, Arthur
surpassed expectations in
the supporting role as the
Bartender, the male voice
of reason. He has years of
theater performances to
his credit.
KAYLA WILSON as
Joan’s mother
Kayla has overcome her
shyness to bloom in her
role as the voice of
reason. Kayla debuted
on stage with Acts 12
Drama Team and won
critical acclaim in her
role as the mother in
Just Another Friday.
Crew
PRODUCER & DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Michael Brown, BarriVision Films
Michael, affectionately known in the industry as “Barri” founded
BarriVision Films in 1998 as a result of the overwhelming response
he received from videotaping and editing weddings and other
functions at his home church. A natural talent, Barri went on
develop and hone his skills and by 2004, he had developed an
enviable reputation as the leading producer of English-speaking
Caribbean television programs in South Florida.
Judith Falloon-Reid, Writer & Lead Director, flanked by her
husband, Producer & Director of Photography Michael Brown,
(left) and First Assistant Director, Andrew Jones at the Premiere,
November 20, 2014, Kingston, Jamaica.
DIRECTOR & WRITER
Judith Falloon-Reid
Author, Screenplay Writer, Actor, TV Show Host, Poet
Judith Falloon Reid is a published author, a screenwriter, filmmaker
and speaker.
Born and raised in Jamaica, Judith is writer, director and Executive
Producer of the award-winning Gospel movie, Just Another
Friday,writer/director of The Gift Everlasting. A published author of
four books, host of Gospel Rhythms TV Show she has had an enviable
career in writing everything from news to travel writing, poetry and
blogs over the past 30 years. She has authored four books and
several Christian plays and monologues which have been performed
to audiences in both South Florida and Jamaica.
A marketing consultant, by profession, her passions lie in the
creative arts, family and helping people. Her fifth book, The Silent
Stones, is scheduled to be released in October 2014.
Books written by Judith Falloon-Reid
 Are Mirrors Cleaner in Paradise?
 Here’s a Hundred Dollars...Buy Yourself a Life!
 Full Circle: Reclaiming Your Faith
 Time & Seasons. A Layman’s Guide to Overcoming Tragedy
For more information visit www.jfalloon-reid.com
His prior experience as an audio engineer and producer of a
popular radio soap opera, Neighbors, combined with his video
production skills made him a sought after producer in the South
Florida Caribbean community.
Having directed, filmed, edited and produced more than 12
television programs that have aired in the United States and the
Caribbean, numerous commercials, infomercials and events, he
turned his sights on producing Jamaica’s first Gospel Movies, Just
Another Friday and The Gift Everlasting, written and co-directed by
his wife, Judith Falloon-Reid.
Filmography
Feature Films
The Gift Everlasting 2014
Just Another Friday 2012
Television Shows
My LiKKle Food Spot
Gospel Rhythms
Where in JA is Dry Lan’ Touris’?
Shelf Life
Island Lifestyles
The Maxine Tulloch Show
Culinary Corner
Cricket Corner
For more information visit www.barrivision.com
Review
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REVIEW – THE GIFT EVERLASTING
by Barbara Makeda Blake-Hannah
It's rare to see a feature film that tackles the issues of marriage and fidelity
within a Christian home, and it's even more rare when that film is made by
Jamaicans. However, 'THE GIFT EVERLASTING' does just that in a well-made
production by BarriVision Productions written and directed by the husbandand-wife team of Judith Falloon-Reid and Michael Brown. Partnering with the
Jamaica Youth for Christ movement, this feature film is in keeping with their
vision to offer wholesome, quality, life-changing films for movie lovers that
can to help bring about a positive transformation in our culture through film.
Premiered in Kingston in 2014 to a standing-room-only audience, the film
presents much food for thought while entertaining the audience with
excellent acting, attractive sets and a fulfilling story. Set in Kingston, Jamaica,
the story explores the emotions of a family during the 20th anniversary of the
husband and wife in which the special celebrations planned to celebrate the
milestone are a farce because the couple has drifted apart and the once
cohesive family is now in turmoil. The husband is a workaholic who provides
very well for his family materially, but is emotionally distant. His wife, the
home maker, has no material needs but is starved for affection and attention.
As the plot unfolds it exposes the effects of neglect and misplaced priorities
on the family, as both parents seek consolation and comfort from all the
wrong places. Hours before the big event, things take a dramatic wrong turn,
threatening the success of the evening’s celebrations and the future of the
entire family. How the problems are resolved because of the Christian
foundations of the marriage, makes the film an unusual landmark of cinema
fare.
This is not the first film with a Christian story line for BarriVision. In 2012 their
first partnership with Jamaica Youth For Christ produced the company's first
feature 'JUST ANOTHER FRIDAY' that won the Best Jamaican Feature Film
award at the 2013 Jamaica International Reggae Film Festival.
Director-writer Judith Falloon-Reid is one of the rare female Jamaican film
directors and the two films graphically show her and her husband's
commitment to making a positive input in the Jamaican film history. Given the
excellence of their work, especially in this second feature, I hope they
continue to make their unique contribution to Jamaican culture and society.
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“ Love the story, this story is so on spot with
what happens. You two should be very
proud of the work, I will say you are going
to save marriages with this work. They just
have to view and think of their journey.
You had some humor in the earlier stages,
the job and its toll on the family (even a
successful family), Vanesa Clark was great…
did I say great... Andrew carried his role
well and his character grew on you as I
went through the movie. The last 10
minutes the sunset, the music and the
smiles were really good.
Not many films do I really want to see
twice, but I will at least put this on my TV
and watch again.”
Brian Cline
Festival Director, Florida Movie Festival
CREDITS
CAST
The Family
James Mongrove
Joan Mongrove
Toni Mongrove
Casey Mongrove
Joan’s mother
Joan’s father
The Home Wreckers
Phillip the Love Interest
Sandra the antagonist
The Voices of Reason
Bartender
The Pastor
Felicia
Paul (James’ brother)
CREW
Andrew Jones
Vanesa Clarke
Venecia Francis
Venessa Watson
Kayla Wilson
Marc Haase
Director
Judith Falloon-Reid
First Assistant Director
Andrew Jones
Writer
Judith Falloon-Reid
Producers
Michael B. Brown, BarriVision Films
Judith Falloon-Reid, BarriVision Films
Editor
Nicholas Amore
Judith Falloon-Reid
Michael B. Brown
Director Of Photography Michael B. Brown
Cameras
Carlington Silburn
Michael Brown
Arthur Allen
Rev. Dexter Johnson as himself
Shawnel Riley
Leonardo Grandison
Nicholas Williams
Original Music
W. Paul Barclay, Katalys Crew;
Katsjam Digital Publishing
Vivian Martin, URIM 7 Band
Katalys Crew Band
Felicia’s friend
Nosey females at party
Office receptionist
Office staff
Paul Barclay
Mark Anthony Reid
Marlon Senior
Levoy Paul
Chantal Walsh
Kameisha Campbell
Chantal Walsh
Kahleel Atkinson
Shelly-Ann Hurde
Nickolai Morgan
Delando Morrant
Douglas Bramwell, Brammo Music
Joseph Tapper, Tapper Records
Sound Recordist
Blu Isteppa
Oral “NexChange” Reid
Makeup Artist
Sharalee Fullerton, Middlesex School
of Cosmetology
Rebecca Mundle
Still Photography
Nicholas Williams