CaribbeanTales Announces 2012 Toronto Line-up

July 26, 2012

by JP Hodgekinson

TORONTO – The Caribbean Tales Film Festival kicked off July 23 at a well-attended Media Launch at the Toronto Consulate of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

CEO and founder Frances-Anne Solomon welcomed supporters and colleagues from the Caribbean diaspora to the 7^th year of the Toronto Film Showcase, the third year of the filmmaker Incubator Program, and the first of the new Youth Film Challenge, in which aspiring young filmmakers will have 48 hours to write, shoot and edit a film  for a panel of judges. The top ten films  will be screened during the week-long Showcase at Harbourfront, and the overall winner will be recognised at the Closing ceremony

The Launch evening was hosted by spoken word artist and playwright Motion, and a list of speakers included Trinidad & Tobago’s Consul General Dr Vidhya Tota-Maharaj, Flow 93.5 founding executive Farley Flex, Harbourfront’s Project Coordinator Diana Webley, Youth Film Challenge coordinator Michael Miller and filmmaker Malinda Francis.

The 2012 edition of the Caribbean Tales Film Festival will run during TIFF and there will be a Gala Launch at Harbourfront’s Lakeshore Terrace on September 5.

Ms Solomon also announced that CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution will soon be utilizing the internet’s distribution capabilities with the 2013 launch of Caribbean Tales-TV.

For a complete list of this year’s events visit caribbeantales-events.com.

CaribbeanTales Contact:

Courtney Panchan - 416 598 1410

cp.caribbeantales@gmail.com,

Media Contact : 404 Media Group

Roger Dundas - 416 918 9045

info@404mg.com

 

 

 

CaribbeanTales Toronto Showcase : What's On

10 Packed Days Celebrating

Film from the Caribbean Diaspora

GALA LAUNCH : Wednesday 5th September 2012 | Lakeshore Terrace, Harbourfront

CTWD will host a high profile Launch Party that will serve as a tourism destination branding opportunity for islands, as well as a showcase for the developing film industry.

Our Opening Night Film is the fantastic music documentary “The Story of Lover’s Rock” by Barbadian/British filmmaker Menelik Shabazz.

Sponsored by the Toronto Consulate General for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Film SHOWCASE : September 5th, 10th, 12th, 14th and 15th

Screenings and presentations that engage family, youth and community in an appreciation of films - from French Guyana, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Britain, the U.S. and all corners of the Caribbean Region and Diaspora.

• Centrepiece Film is the exquisite award-winning feature LOVE CHILD by Leticia Tonos from Domincan Republic.
• Closing Feature is ORPAILLEUR, an action thriller from French Guyana by Marc Barrat.
• This year’s special focus is a Spotlight on African-American Independent filmmaking.
• We will also have a Shorts Showcase of the best Caribbean films under 10mins.

MARKET INCUBATOR : Sept 4th – 9th 2012.

An Intensive 3 day Incubator where selected producers will have an opportunity to hone their business plans and film/television pitches, through one-on-one support and group interventions led by international consultants. The Incubator will also include a Pitching Breakfast.

Throughout the week, CTWD will host a number of intimate events that will include many opportunities to network informally and have private one on one meetings with international buyers and funders attending the Toronto International Film Festival.

PARTICIPATE IN TIFF

CTWD participants will benefit from special discounted rates for TIFF passes. TIFF representatives will be on hand to help filmmakers negotiate the festival. CaribbeanTales will assist filmmaker to navigate the festival

48Hr YOUTH FILM CHALLENGE

A workshop for youth presenting them with the opportunity to create and complete a film within 48 hours. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop led by awardwinning filmmaker Rodney Smith. The Challenge will kick off at midnight on Wednesday September 5th and end at midnight on Friday September 7th. The 10 top films will be screened throughout the Showcase at Harbourfront and the overall winners will be celebrated at an award cenermony on Saturday September 15th.

For more information - please contact  Michael Miller

48 Youth Film Challenge Co-ordinator - 416 893 8734

 

 

 

 

CaribbeanTales Toronto Showcase : What's On

10 Packed Days Celebrating

Film from the Caribbean Diaspora

GALA LAUNCH : Wednesday 5th September 2012 | Lakeshore Terrace, Harbourfront

CTWD will host a high profile Launch Party that will serve as a tourism destination branding opportunity for islands, as well as a showcase for the developing film industry.

Our Opening Night Film is the fantastic music documentary “The Story of Lover’s Rock” by Barbadian/British filmmaker Menelik Shabazz.

Sponsored by the Toronto Consulate General for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Film SHOWCASE : September 5th, 10th, 12th, 14th and 15th

Screenings and presentations that engage family, youth and community in an appreciation of films - from French Guyana, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Britain, the U.S. and all corners of the Caribbean Region and Diaspora.

• Centrepiece Film is the exquisite award-winning feature LOVE CHILD by Leticia Tonos from Domincan Republic.
• Closing Feature is ORPAILLEUR, an action thriller from French Guyana by Marc Barrat.
• This year’s special focus is a Spotlight on African-American Independent filmmaking.
• We will also have a Shorts Showcase of the best Caribbean films under 10mins.

MARKET INCUBATOR : Sept 4th – 9th 2012.

An Intensive 3 day Incubator where selected producers will have an opportunity to hone their business plans and film/television pitches, through one-on-one support and group interventions led by international consultants. The Incubator will also include a Pitching Breakfast.

Throughout the week, CTWD will host a number of intimate events that will include many opportunities to network informally and have private one on one meetings with international buyers and funders attending the Toronto International Film Festival.

PARTICIPATE IN TIFF

CTWD participants will benefit from special discounted rates for TIFF passes. TIFF representatives will be on hand to help filmmakers negotiate the festival. CaribbeanTales will assist filmmaker to navigate the festival

48Hr YOUTH FILM CHALLENGE

A workshop for youth presenting them with the opportunity to create and complete a film within 48 hours. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop led by awardwinning filmmaker Rodney Smith. The Challenge will kick off at midnight on Wednesday September 5th and end at midnight on Friday September 7th. The 10 top films will be screened throughout the Showcase at Harbourfront and the overall winners will be celebrated at an award cenermony on Saturday September 15th.

For more information - please contact  Michael Miller

48 Youth Film Challenge Co-ordinator - 416 893 8734

 

 

 

 

CaribbeanTales Toronto Showcase : What's On

10 packed days celebrating

film from the Caribbean Diaspora

GALA LAUNCH : Wednesday 5th September 2012 | Lakeshore Terrace, Harbourfront

CTWD will host a high profile Launch Party that will serve as a tourism destination branding opportunity for islands, as well as a showcase for the developing film industry.

Our Opening Night Film is the fantastic music documentary “The Story of Lover’s Rock” by Barbadian/British filmmaker Menelik Shabazz.

Sponsored by the Toronto Consulate General for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Film SHOWCASE : September 5th, 10th, 12th, 14th and 15th

Screenings and presentations that engage family, youth and community in an appreciation of films - from French Guyana, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Britain, the U.S. and all corners of the Caribbean Region and Diaspora.

• Centrepiece Film is the exquisite award-winning feature LOVE CHILD by Leticia Tonos from Domincan Republic.
• Closing Feature is ORPAILLEUR, an action thriller from French Guyana by Marc Barrat.
• This year’s special focus is a Spotlight on African-American Independent filmmaking.
• We will also have a Shorts Showcase of the best Caribbean films under 10mins.

MARKET INCUBATOR : Sept 4th – 9th 2012.

An Intensive 3 day Incubator where selected producers will have an opportunity to hone their business plans and film/television pitches, through one-on-one support and group interventions led by international consultants. The Incubator will also include a Pitching Breakfast.

Throughout the week, CTWD will host a number of intimate events that will include many opportunities to network informally and have private one on one meetings with international buyers and funders attending the Toronto International Film Festival.

PARTICIPATE IN TIFF

CTWD participants will benefit from special discounted rates for TIFF passes. TIFF representatives will be on hand to help filmmakers negotiate the festival. CaribbeanTales will assist filmmaker to navigate the festival

48Hr YOUTH FILM CHALLENGE

A workshop for youth presenting them with the opportunity to create and complete a film within 48 hours. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop led by awardwinning filmmaker Rodney Smith. The Challenge will kick off at midnight on Wednesday September 5th and end at midnight on Friday September 7th. The 10 top films will be screened throughout the Showcase at Harbourfront and the overall winners will be celebrated at an award cenermony on Saturday September 15th.

For more information - please contact  Michael Miller

48 Youth Film Challenge Co-ordinator - 416 893 8734

 

 

 

 

CaribbeanTales Toronto Showcase : What's On

CT 2012 : Activities

10 packed days celebrating film from the Caribbean Diaspora

GALA LAUNCH : Wednesday 5th September 2012 | Lakeshore Terrace, Harbourfront

CTWD will host a high profile Launch Party that will serve as a tourism destination branding opportunity for islands, as well as a showcase for the developing film industry.

Our Opening Night Film is the fantastic music documentary “The Story of Lover’s Rock” by Barbadian/British filmmaker Menelik Shabazz.

Sponsored by the Toronto Consulate General for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Film SHOWCASE : September 5th, 10th, 12th, 14th and 15th

Screenings and presentations that engage family, youth and community in an appreciation of films - from French Guyana, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Britain, the U.S. and all corners of the Caribbean Region and Diaspora.

• Centrepiece Film is the exquisite award-winning feature LOVE CHILD by Leticia Tonos from Domincan Republic.
• Closing Feature is ORPAILLEUR, an action thriller from French Guyana by Marc Barrat.
• This year’s special focus is a Spotlight on African-American Independent filmmaking.
• We will also have a Shorts Showcase of the best Caribbean films under 10mins.

MARKET INCUBATOR : Sept 4th – 9th 2012.

An Intensive 3 day Incubator where selected producers will have an opportunity to hone their business plans and film/television pitches, through one-on-one support and group interventions led by international consultants. The Incubator will also include a Pitching Breakfast.

Throughout the week, CTWD will host a number of intimate events that will include many opportunities to network informally and have private one on one meetings with international buyers and funders attending the Toronto International Film Festival.

PARTICIPATE IN TIFF

CTWD participants will benefit from special discounted rates for TIFF passes. TIFF representatives will be on hand to help filmmakers negotiate the festival. CaribbeanTales will assist filmmaker to navigate the festival

48Hr YOUTH FILM CHALLENGE

A workshop for youth presenting them with the opportunity to create and complete a film within 48 hours. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop led by awardwinning filmmaker Rodney Smith. The Challenge will kick off at midnight on Wednesday September 5th and end at midnight on Friday September 7th. The 10 top films will be screened throughout the Showcase at Harbourfront and the overall winners will be celebrated at an award cenermony on Saturday September 15th.

For more information - please contact  Michael Miller

48 Youth Film Challenge Co-ordinator - 416 893 8734