ABOUT — REBECCA "BECX" WILLIAMS

Becx is a filmmaker, writer and photographer from Spanish Town, Jamaica.

Her passion for storytelling started during her formative years, as she pursued her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film at the Savannah College of Art& Design and her Creative Writing Masters at the University of Oxford.

Her work is firmly rooted in her Jamaican heritage, as she explores the complexities of youth, culture and the global human experience.

Rebecca's breakthrough came with her debut short film, "Out of Many," a poignant exploration of Jamaican youth culture and privilege. The film captivated audiences and garnered critical acclaim, earning Rebecca recognition for her storytelling and directorial finesse. "Out of Many" played at numerous international film festivals over three years and continues to be streamed on Soliel Space.

Dedicated to amplifying Jamaican voices and narratives, Rebecca is committed to ensuring that her homeland finds a place in the mainstream consciousness. Her work reflects a deep understanding of the cultural nuances and stories unique to Jamaica.

email :rvvwilliams@gmail.com

Filmography

Writer and Director: Out of Many (2020)
-The short explores the pervasive social disparity in Kingston, Jamaica from the perspective of a teenage girl.

-Festivals: Locarno Film Festival, Pan African Film Festival, Charlotte BlackFilm Festival, Miami Independent Film Festival, Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival, 1261 Film Festival in Grenada, Nouveaux Regards Film Festival in Guadeloupe, Ciné Martinique Festival, Hairouna Film Festival in St.Vincent, Barbados Film Festival, Third Horizon Film Festival, Aesthetica Film Festival in York, UK and Raindance Film Festival.

The movie is part of MUBI’s catalogue of Caribbean films and is available to stream on Soliel Space.

Awards: First Time Director at the 1261 Film Festival

Director and Editor: The Courage to Speak (2021)
-A documentary on domestic violence in Jamaica, commissioned by UN Women and done in partnership with reThink Social Development Ltd.

Assistant Director: Passover Scars (2021)
-A foreign language short film shot in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia based on African folklore.
-Festivals: British Urban Film Festival and Bronze Lens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia.

Press

Glass Magazine: Stellavision by Stella McCartney curated by Anna Pollack

10 Magazine- Jamaica’s New Creative Generation

Jamaica Observer: Rebecca Williams puts JA on show

Jamaica Observer: Jamaicans ‘Open Doors’ at Locarno Film Festival

Loop Jamaica News: J'can filmmaker takes 'Out of Many' to Locarno!

Loop Jamaica News: Jamaican films nominated for awards at Trinidad Film Festival

Black Cherry Magazine: Rebecca “Becx” Williams

Do Business JA: Jamaican films nominated for awards at trinidad+tobago film festival

National Gallery of Jamaica: PART IV: Kingston Biennial 2022: Pressure, Film Screening Series

RJR News: Jamaican films nominated for awards in T&T film festival

Photography Publications

Dizzy Magazine Issue 8: Jamaica Edition