Elisee Junior St. Preux has signed an exclusive deal with Evoke Entertainment, a major step for the Haitian American filmmaker following his acclaimed debut feature.
The deal comes after St. Preux's The Tropic Sun and His Eyes premiered in the Tribeca Film Festival's Viewpoints section and received a Special Jury Mention for Best New Narrative Director.
The Tropic Sun and His Eyes was shot entirely in Haiti's northern Cap-Haïtien region. The film follows a young man attempting to reconnect with his roots, a narrative rooted in St. Preux's cultural heritage.
Evoke Entertainment represents established creative talent across the industry. The agency's decision to sign St. Preux indicates confidence in his directorial vision and commercial prospects.
St. Preux took his debut feature to one of the world's most competitive film festivals, won recognition from the jury, and now has major industry backing for his next projects.
Haitian cinema is gaining international recognition, and St. Preux is positioned among its emerging voices. With Evoke Entertainment backing him, his next projects are likely to command attention in the industry.
