Newz From CaribbeanTales

Friday, March 4, 2011

Russell watson and Lisa Harewood faced obstacle while making local Barbadian film "A Hand Full of Dirt"

Russell Watson and his team battled for several years against the tremendous obstacles that are commonly faced by Caribbean film makers in order to complete the film. With a minimalist budget, and a lot of determination the movie is an example that against all odds, with creativity and a will, there is a way.

CaribbeanTales 2011 invites you to join us for the Gala Screening of A Hand Full of Dirt on March 16th at 6pm, Frank Collymore Hall.

Russell Watson and Lisa Harewood will talk about their experiences at Case Studies, on Sunday 20th March at 10 am at Island Inn.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

NEEMA BARNETTE HOLLYWOOD TV DIRECTOR will be CaribbeanTales 2011 @ Island inn!

Many international guests will be visiting Barbados to attend CaribbeanTales 2011 @ Island Inn, Barbados, that wil take place between 14th - 20th March.

Our special Guest is Hollywood Television Director NEEMA Barnette Through the kind support of the US Embassy, Ms Barnett will deliver a special DIRECTING MASTER CLASS on Sunday 20th March @ Island Inn Hotel. Two of her films will screen as part of the festival including ZORA IS MY NAME an PBS/American Playhouse Special about African American author Zora Neale Hurston, and starring Ruby Dee.

My Barnette, one of the first directors on the ground-breaking Cosby Show, and a lecturer in film at the renowned UCLA Film School, will also be a special Tutor at the CT2011 Television and Movies Incubator that will take place at the Island Inn from 14-19th March.

To register for all these events, check our website, and email registration@CaribbeanTales-Worldwide.com.

See you there!

The Count Down is on : 2 weeks 2 go b4 CaribbeanTales 2011 @ Island Inn!

Check the website : http://CaribbeanTales-Events.com often for info and updates! Russell Watson's critically acclaimed, award nominated debut film A HAND FULL OF DIRT will have it's Barbados Premiere as the OPENING GALA on March 16th 2011. Please Join us for this very special event.

VENUE : Frank Collymore

TIME: 6PM

Sunday, February 27, 2011

CaribbeanTales 2011 @ Island Inn -

The Official Schedule of films, workshops, and events will be online soon! Check the website often!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - CT2011 CONTENT INCUBATOR

Call for Submissions

CaribbeanTales 2011 Content Incubator[™]

March 14 - 20, 2011 at the new Island Inn, Barbados.

CaribbeanTales is delighted to announce this exciting opportunity for filmmakers:

What it is:

8-10 projects in development will be selected for inclusion in our 5-day intensive Content Incubator aimed at developing market-driven content. We are looking for projects that are both distinctive, and commercially viable. Our focus for 2011 is on the exploration of popular indigenous stories and characters that will attract large audiences and funders, and contribute to a sustainable regional industry.


US Director Julie Dash leads a Directing Masterclass at CT2010

What we are looking for:

Projects selected will be feature films or long running TV series, both narrative and documentary.

What is in it for you:

Successful writer/director/producer teams will have the opportunity to:

- participate in our 5-day intensive Content Incubator conducted by international specialists and filmmakers.
- compete for our Best Pitch award.
- be elligible to participate in our 2011 Co-Production and Distribution Lab through which CTWD will work with producers to finance and distribute their projects.

How to Apply:

Submissions MUST include the following information:

Name of project; writer/director/producer/production company; length of film, format, country of production, logline, synopsis, filmmaker Bio, Target audience, financing plan; 10 script pages, and (if available) trailer.

Please send all submissions to CaribbeanTales@gmail.com.

For more information contact:
Frances-Anne Solomon - francesannesolomon@caribbeantales-worldwide.com, or
Mary Wells - marywells@caribbeantales-worldwide.com

DEADLINE January 31st 2011.

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Founded in Barbados in May 2010, CaribbeanTalesTales Worldwide Distribution is a full service distribution company aimed at creating money-making opportunities for producers of Caribbean-themed content. The company holds marketing events through CaribbeanTales Festivals and Events, and provides co-production services to producers. In September 2010, CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution hosted the first CaribbeanTales Market Incubator [™] for a contingent of 40 filmmakers and industry stakeholders during the Toronto International Film Festival. (view Trailer here)

CTWD was founded by filmmaker and producer Frances-Anne Solomon, and its principals are creative industries specialist Dr Keith Nurse (Chair), economist and businessman Dr. Terrence Farrell, producer and media personality Lisa Wickham, and filmmaker Mary Wells. CTWD is a member of the Barbados Business Enterprise Corporation.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CARIBBEANTALES!

Dear Friends,

MERRY XMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS
from CARIBBEANTALES!

And for your listening pleasure...

Enjoy the Season with Sprang!!!!

We found this wonderful song on Youtube ...!
Click to hear hilarious good cheer from T&T's inimitable Sprangalang!

(P.S.It's not too late to buy your Holiday videos
from CaribbeanTales!!

Visit our Youtube Channel to peruse and choose your favourite

Caribbean films - Give them to your friends as the perfect gifts!)

http://Youtube.com/CTWDFilms
http://CaribbeanTales-Worldwide.com

Love and hugs from all of us at CaribbeanTales

Thursday, December 2, 2010

NEW RELEASES

Our New Releases Explore Calypso's Golden Age and a Young Woman's Search for Family

CALYPSO DREAMS: Click to view Trailer

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