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Preserving West Indian Heritage Through Storytelling

Pataki Production is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich ancestral history of the West Indies through film, art, performance, and digital media. Your support helps us document and showcase the stories that connect communities to their cultural roots.

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Conceived in 2023, Pataki Production is the brainchild of Johnnoy Johnson. A cultural storytelling organization, Pataki Production is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and celebrating West Indian heritage. We aim to safeguard the narratives that define our communities and to share them through powerful, contemporary forms of art and media.

Our Story

Pataki Production is rooted in the belief that our stories are our legacy, and is the thread that connects generations. By merging tradition with innovation, we use film, digital media, performance, coupled with the depth, complexity, and beauty of West Indian history to create a unique artistic experience.

Every project we create is grounded in authenticity, cultural respect, and artistic excellence.

Our Philosophy

Dance Dreamer: The Ivy Baxter Story

Dance Dreamer: The Ivy Baxter Story is the first installment in a groundbreaking mini-series of neo-documentaries celebrating the "founding mothers" of modern and contemporary dance in the Caribbean. This inaugural film honors Ivy Baxter—pioneer, choreographer, educator, and one of Jamaica's most influential cultural architects.

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The film will make its debut at the Jamaican Dance Umbrella, one of the Caribbean's premier dance festivals. Additional potential screenings are planned for New York City, Ohio, Washington D.C., Toronto, and London, extending its cultural impact across the diaspora.

Dance Dreamer seeks not only to preserve a vital artistic legacy but also to inspire a new generation of creators, scholars, and dance enthusiasts in the Caribbean.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Your donation supports the completion and distribution of our inaugural neo-documentary honoring Ivy Baxter—pioneer, choreographer, educator, and one of Jamaica's most influential cultural architects. Funds will support post-production (editing, sound design, color correction) and distribution (festival submissions, promotional materials, and community screenings).

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Our Stories, Our Legacy Donate Today!

Our Stories, Our Legacy Donate Today!

Caribbean dance has blossomed remarkably in recent years. Dance Dreamer is a tribute to the trailblazing women whose artistry and resilience continue to anchor and inspire the modern Caribbean dance landscape.

  • We produce groundbreaking films that celebrate the founding mothers of Caribbean modern and contemporary dance.

  • We share stories that connect communities to their cultural roots across the West Indian diaspora.

  • We document and preserve the narratives of trailblazing women whose artistry built the foundation of Caribbean dance.

  • We hope to inspire new creators, scholars, and dance enthusiasts by honoring the legacy of cultural pioneers.

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