TT Film Festival issues Call for Caribbean Films

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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival (ttff) has issued a call for films from or about the Caribbean and its diaspora. Filmmakers wishing to have their film screened at the thirteenth edition of the Festival should make their submission no later than 14 May. The 2018 Festival takes place 18 – 25 September, with film screenings in several venues in both Trinidad and Tobago.

The ttff seeks to highlight excellence in Caribbean filmmaking through the exhibition of short and feature-length films. The Festival therefore accepts submissions from Caribbean filmmakers, Caribbean and international filmmakers with films from or about the Caribbean or its diaspora. Submissions must have been produced after 1 January, 2016.

Films screened in competition are eligible for one or more jury prizes and there are also several people’s choice awards.

The submission deadline of 14 May 2018, and the stated criteria, will be strictly adhered to.

There is no submission fee.

The Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival celebrates films from and about the Caribbean and its diaspora, as well as from world cinema, through an annual festival and year-round screenings. In addition, the ttff seeks to facilitate the growth of Caribbean cinema by offering a wide-ranging industry programme and networking opportunities.

For submission details, visit ttfilmfestival.com