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TT FilmFestival
calls for
Caribbean films
The trinidad+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, shouldmake their submission no
later than the 14 May. The 2018 Festival
takes place from September 18-25, 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 fromCaribbean filmmakers,
Caribbean filmmakers in the diaspora,
and international filmmakers with films
from or about the Caribbean or its
diaspora. Submissions must have been
produced after January 1, 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.
For submission details,
visit ttfilmfestival.com
A Caribbean Dream
LD YARD
