Interview with Filmmaker Wesner Calixte

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Interview with Filmmaker Wesner Calixte

MovieLakay.com caught up with Haitian Filmmaker Wesner Calixte during a movie audition at the Little Haiti Cultural Center on Saturday June 26, 2010. Wesner Calixte is the director of the Haitian action movie Mechan Dou.

Mechan Dou is showing in Miami on July 25, 2010 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center

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  • S.O.S. SINEMA

    Monchè m poko wè fim-nan, men mwen tande pale de li, bon bagay sèlman.
    Yo fèm konnen ke li lòt nivo. Sa fèm kontan anpil poum wè yon Ayisyen parèy mwen k’ap leve Sinema Lakay-la. Nou bezwen-w MECHAN DOU.
    Konsèy map ba-w : Fè atansyon ak bann’ vòlè k’ap tann’ lè fim moun soti pou yo fè piyay. Veye yo. Nou menm nan MONT-REAL nou met baryè pou yo.
    Map fè tout mwayen posib mwen pou-m rantre Miami 25 Jiyè-a.

  • S.O.S. SINEMA

    Depi kilè ou nan fè fim?
    Poukisa se kounye-a ou parèt?
    Eske se paske pa gen sinema Ayiti ankò kifè ou vin Miami ak Mechan Dou?
    Eske-w panse wap fè kòb ou depanse-a?
    Eske wap pwodwi lòt fim ankò?

  • Tatiana

    We have an HAITIAN -QUENTIN TARANTINO.

  • Djina F.

    He’s more like an Haitian TOM CRUISE, hot.
    This guy has so much to say, I hope the movie is rich like he talks. Bring the movie in BOSTON. Call me.

  • magnum

    two thumbs up! Great job Mr. Calixte!

  • missy dior

    maybe more like a Haitian Brad Pitt….the movie has some similarity to a Quentin Tarantino movie…

  • Abubu

    This is the future for haitian action movies. Wesner Calixte is the next Breakthrough Star in the Haitian Cinema Business.

  • Ms. America

    lyk omg Mechan Dou is an impressive Haitian movie even though i am an American i am still impressed with this movie.

  • kreyolo

    i’ll be waiting for the dvd release

  • purpleorchid

    Two thumbs up to Movie Lakay! You’re doing a great job promoting talented Haitians like Mr. Calixte of Zwing Productions. Keep up the good work!

  • Tatiana

    He has so much to say. Very nice interview. The movie preview is also very impressive. Good action movie. I haven’t seen action like that yet in HAITIAN movie, NOT BAD AT ALL.

  • Mr. X

    Wesner I’m your #1 fan because I respect what you are doing. As a producer, I don’t see anyone yet doing so much in one movie; AMerican movie only. Please, we need producer like you in the Haitian Cinema.

  • a fan

    Check out videos uploaded by Zwing Productions on YouTube….it shows that he didn’t rush to produce this movie Mechan Dou…it’s well written and directed..great work, Mr. Calixte!

  • Zwing Productions

    WESNER CALIXTE is in training for a new movie project call: Tet yo cho.
    If you need to be a part of it or more info call ZWING PRODUCTIONS @ (305) 848-7570 or send your e-mail to zwingproductions@hotmail.com

  • Moustafa

    Mwen felisite-w Mesye Calixte pou yon neg ki tre profesyonel, entelijan, kreyate, chaman e ki gen konprann etc…

  • a fan

    This interview is really interesting…it caught my attention…it would be nice if there was a translation…(just in case, for non-Haitian viewers).

  • S.O.S SINEMA

    Mwen sezi, Mechan dou #1 fim aksyon Ayisyen.
    Anpil kout zam anpil konba tre komik. Fim sa-a gen preske tout sa yon fim Ameriken genyen. Mwen poko we yon fim Ayisyen kem ka konpare ak Mechan dou. Wes #1 akte Nan fim Ayisyen.

  • Jean Senat

    Nan “BARBER SHOP” kote map trava’y-la, yo pa ka sipotem telman m pale de fim-nan. M ta swete nou banm yon DVD. Se premye fwa mwen we yon akte Ayisyen ka fe tout mouvman sa yo nan fim….. Anpil trava’y. Mesye Wesner Calixte mesi pou Mechan Dou felisitasyon.
    R E S P E K T E ou merite ale Hollywood pou-w ka fe pale byen de Ayisyen.

  • AJ

    This is an intelligent work of art, filmmaking is an art and Mr. Calixte has proven that putting time and effort into such project will result in a movie that will entertain, and not disappointing to viewers. I think it’s about time that Haitian filmmakers learn from Mr. Calixte. Keep up the good work, Wesner!

  • Reginal

    li fasil pou kon le yon moun ap ekri anba afel.sispann bay tet ou manti,moun kap fe travay serie depi lontan moun ki gen fim serie pa fe sa wap fe a la.pa gen moun sot sou movie lakay tande frero .bagay sa soti nan cinema se fanmiw selment kital gadel. pagen moun ki konn existence bagay saa.al chita cherche moun ki kon fe fim pou ede ou tande.relax piti, bay deyew deux tap.epim konin ou pral tomber ekri, kraze kow apres sa di se ou ki bon bla bla..tout se fot. pa gen yon moun ki kon yon vousan ni de fim ou an ni de ou mem..pose kite moun mande pou ou tande piti.

  • Samy b.

    Mechan Dou pa okipe yo. Le Se pa LALA se Bob is back, kounye-a se Mechan Dou. Pa OQP-yo. Mont real konnen Mechan Dou #1 fim aksyon. La’p pran anpil tan avan pou nou we yon fim tankou Mechan Dou; yo pap gen ke pou yo depanse tout lajan sa yo ak preparasyon sa yo pou fe yon fim. Se bagay 2-3 mwa yo konn fe.

  • joanne

    sa se on film tou, thiiiuuuupss, mezanmi sispann fe grimas tande.

  • an observer

    For an amateur filmmaker, Mr. Calixte is way ahead than most…he directed, produced, acted in the movie, and also produced his own soundtrack. What impressed me is that he filmed this movie entirely in the streets of Haiti, trained people how to act, used all the resources he could use…if only people out there could appreciate his efforts in making this movie and stop being envious, and learn the art of filmmaking, then there will be more good Haitian movies being produced. It is a fact that some people out there are so eager to make the money, which could be the reason why films are being produced in such a short time, and people could not wait to get hold of the original DVD and resell copies(a common practice in the community). But this is not a good way to keep the Haitian cinema business going…..Mr. Calixte, keep up the good work and hopefully some talented producers and directors will open their eyes and realize that it takes time, effort and skills to produce an excellent movie.

  • WES$ (Mechan Dou)

    Thank you guys for your comments. ALL OF YOU.

  • Zwing Productions

    Kisak MECHAN DOU Mouvman 5 etwals?
    1- Istwa nou korek.
    2- Pa gen fot nan aksyon yo, bel mouvman.
    3- Tout fim-nan fet AYITI e ou pa oblije pale
    kreyol pou-w konprann-ni, nou panse pou sa.
    4- Komedi san parey.
    5- Mizik ki fet pou fim-nan ORIJINAL.
    6- Abiman atis yo san reproch, byen degize.
    7- Atis yo sanble wol yo e yo byen jwe.
    8- Pi bel kaskad nan fim AYISYEN.
    9- Nan Mechan Dou nou bat anpil reko; bagay ki poko
    janm fet nan lot fim AYISYEN, nou fe yo.
    10- Nou pran premye pri pou POSTE fim-nan, vreman bel.

  • pops

    Wishing you luck on your next project! You did well with “Mechan Dou”.

  • Serenity

    I like it!

  • Mamamia

    When is the movie Mechan Dou coming out on DVD?

  • Zwing Productions

    The number one Haitian action film Mechan Dou is showing for the last time in Miami before going on tour to Montreal, Canada.
    It will be showing on June 17, 18, and 19, 2011. at 1375B NE 125th Street in North Miami.

    There will be four showtimes starting at 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm, 5pm-7pm and 7pm-9pm. Tickets will be sold for $8. Bring your family and friends and get ready to be entertained!

    This movie has a lot to offer to everyone, young or old.For more information, please call Zwing Productions at (305) 848-7570 or email at zwingproductions at yahoo.com. See you there!