Lesley-Ann Wanliss
Jamaicahead of acquisitionsFemale7.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Lesley-Ann Wanliss is the head of acquisitions at Odiyo, the Caribbean's pioneering digital audiobook platform. She plays a crucial role in expanding access to Caribbean literature through audio formats, ensuring that underrepresented voices and stories find a wider audience.
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Lesley-Ann Wanliss is having a moment with her latest short film Bright Sparks, which has been widely lauded and selected by numerous film festivals.
Lesley-Ann Wanliss achieves film festival sweep with short film ‘Bright Sparks’ | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-09-28Lesley-Ann Wanliss directed the family drama Bright Sparks, which was screened at the festival.
It’s now the Negril Universal Film Festival - Skylark Film Festival founder Gareth Cobran talks new name, what’s on screen this year | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-09-13
Lesley-Ann Wanliss directed the family drama Bright Sparks, which was screened at the festival.
It’s now the Negril Universal Film Festival | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-09-13Lesley-Ann Wanliss is the Head of Content Acquisitions at Odiyo, advocating for Caribbean authors.
Odiyo adds Diana McCaulay’s ‘Dog-Heart’ to growing catalogue | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-07-15
Lesley-Ann Wanliss described the significance of the deal when she said, 'These are important works, not just for their literary merit...'
Odiyo inks Akashic Books deal | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-10-11
