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Jamaican Film Stew Peas Heads Across the Caribbean as Chiney K Makes Her Mark on the Big Screen
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A homegrown Jamaican thriller is preparing to reach audiences across seven Caribbean territories from October 29, bringing local storytelling, folklore and homegrown acting talent to a wider regional audience.
Jamaican cinema is preparing for an important moment as Stew Peas, the psychological thriller starring entrepreneur, media personality and content creator Kerry-Ann “Chiney K” Collins, expands beyond Jamaica and into cinemas across the Caribbean.
The film is scheduled to open on October 29, 2026, in seven territories through Caribbean Cinemas, marking a significant milestone for the Jamaican film industry. The regional rollout follows the film’s local theatrical release and growing recognition, giving Caribbean audiences an opportunity to experience a story deeply rooted in Jamaican culture.
For audiences who enjoy suspense, complex characters and stories that explore the darker side of human relationships,Stew Peasis a production worth adding to the watchlist.
From content creation to the big screen: Chiney K’s acting journey
Known to many through her work in media and digital content, Chiney K is taking a significant step in her entertainment career with her leading role in Stew Peas.
The Jamaican personality plays Detective Tessa Riley, a woman investigating the murder of her best friend while facing troubling developments within her own marriage and family life. The role gives Collins an opportunity to demonstrate her range beyond the digital platforms where many audiences first came to know her.
In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, Collins described the experience of seeing the completed film as a deeply emotional moment. She explained that watching the character come to life on screen helped her recognise her own potential as an actor and strengthened her determination to pursue further film opportunities.
Her journey is an encouraging example of an entertainer exploring new creative territory while building on an established public profile. For aspiring Jamaican creatives, her move into feature filmmaking also highlights the opportunities that can emerge when talent, preparation and ambition meet.
What is Stew Peas about?
Written, directed and produced by Jamaican filmmaker Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly,Stew Peas combines psychological suspense, family drama and Jamaican folklore.
The story follows Detective Tessa Riley as she investigates the murder of her best friend. At the same time, her personal life begins to unravel when a mysterious housekeeper enters her household and develops an interest in her husband.
As tensions rise, the film explores manipulation, loyalty, marriage, family relationships and the consequences of secrets that remain hidden beneath the surface.
The production also draws on Jamaican folklore and West African spiritual traditions, including beliefs surrounding the idea of influencing romantic relationships through food. These cultural elements give the thriller a distinctly Caribbean identity while raising questions about trust, belief and the boundaries between tradition and modern life.
Shot entirely in Kingston, Jamaica, the film features a Jamaican cast that includes Chiney K, Tarique Barrett, Shernet Swearine and Quera South, alongside other performers.
Rather than relying solely on a conventional suspense formula, the production draws on cultural experiences and familiar social tensions to build a story intended to resonate with audiences beyond Jamaica.
Kerry-Ann “Chiney K” Collins earned a Best Actress nomination at the 2026 Caribbean Film Awards for her performance as Detective Tessa Riley in Jamaican psychological thriller Stew Peas.
Six award nominations bring further attention
The film’s regional expansion comes amid growing recognition for the production.
According to the Jamaica Observer, Stew Peas received six nominations for the inaugural Caribbean Film Awards in October 2026. The nominations included Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Caribbean Heritage Film Award and Caribbean Film of the Year, while Chiney K received a nomination for Best Actress.
The nominations place the production among the Caribbean projects attracting attention for their contribution to regional filmmaking. They also bring additional visibility to Collins’ performance and the work of the wider cast and production team.
Award nominations are not a guarantee of success, but they provide another reason for audiences to take notice of a Jamaican production seeking a wider audience.
The Caribbean release represents more than another cinema opening. It is an opportunity for Jamaican storytelling to reach audiences across borders and for regional productions to compete for attention alongside international films.
The film is set to open in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Antigua, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and the US Virgin Islands on October 29, 2026.
The release is particularly significant because Stew Peas is reported to be the first Jamaican film distributed regionally by Caribbean Cinemas. Its expansion demonstrates the potential for locally produced stories to travel beyond their home market when distribution partnerships connect them with new audiences.
The production is also scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States in January 2027, extending its anticipated reach beyond the Caribbean.
For Jamaican filmmakers and performers, developments of this kind can help strengthen the visibility of the island’s creative industry, create opportunities for future projects and encourage audiences to invest in stories produced within the region.
From content creation to cinema, Kerry-Ann “Chiney K” Collins, pictured with Aaron Pierre, continues an impressive rise as she takes bold new steps in her entertainment career.
A film worth supporting
As anticipation builds for October 29, Stew Peasoffers Caribbean audiences a chance to support a locally produced film that brings together suspense, cultural heritage and emerging acting ambitions.
Chiney K’s move from content creation into a leading feature-film role is one of the storylines surrounding the production, but the wider achievement belongs to the Jamaican creative team whose work has helped bring the project to the screen.
The film’s regional distribution and award nominations offer reasons to celebrate the progress of Jamaican cinema while recognising that the long-term success of Caribbean filmmaking also depends on audiences showing up, sharing their experiences and supporting local productions.
Caribbean audiences, the invitation is clear: put Stew Peas on your watchlist, check your local cinema listings and support Jamaican storytelling when the film arrives on October 29.
Sometimes, the stories that deserve the biggest screen are the ones that come from closest to home.
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