Call for Submissions FAQs

  1. When is the deadline for submissions?
  2. How can I submit my film?
  3. My film was made before 2022, may I still submit?
  4. My film has already screened in T&T, may I still submit?
  5. What format is required for submission?
  6. What are the film sections? How do I classify my film?
  7. When will I find out if my film has been selected?
  8. How much does it cost to submit my film?
  9. My film is not yet finished, can I submit a rough cut?
  10. My film was selected; by when should I send the final exhibition format?
  11. How do I contact the Festival?
  12. Will the festival be virtual or in person?
  13. See full list of TTFF submission rules here.

1. When is the deadline for submissions?
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 12 MAY 2025. Your submission materials and online film screener must be submitted and received before this deadline date. Entries received after this deadline will not be considered.
Back to Top ↑

2. How can I submit my film?
All submissions must be made via Film Freeway here
Back to Top ↑

3. My film was made before 2022, may I still submit?
For the 2025 edition of TTFF, we will only consider films completed from January 1 2022 and onwards.
Back to Top ↑

4. My film has already screened in T&T, may I still submit?
TTFF seeks to make all screenings at the Festival Caribbean or T&T premieres. Occasionally, however, the Festival considers films that have already been shown publicly in T&T. Please contact us directly if you have a film that falls into this category, at hello@ttfilmfestival.com
Back to Top ↑

5. What format is required for submission?
We only accept online film screeners which should be uploaded via Film Freeway.
Back to Top ↑

6. How do I classify my film?
You will need to indicate to which section you are applying. We use the following rules to classify films:

  • Fiction feature (60 minutes and over)
  • Fiction mid-length (30 – 59 minutes)
  • Fiction short (0 – 29 minutes)
  • Documentary feature (60 minutes and over)
  • Documentary medium-length (30 – 59 minutes)
  • Documentary short (0 – 29 minutes)
  • Student film (made by a Caribbean student filmmaker; any length)

7. When will I find out if my film has been selected?
Whether or not your film has been selected, you will be notified by 3 July 2025.
Back to Top ↑

8. How much does it cost to submit my film?
Submission fees depend on film length and submission category and are outlined on Film Freeway.
Back to Top ↑

9. My film is not yet finished, can I submit a rough cut?
We do accept rough cuts however the ttff programming team will watch your film only once, they will not watch multiple edits of the same film. We strongly advise that it is in your best interest to submit the most complete version of your film as this is what the programmers will base their decision (on whether or not to accept your film) on.

Rough cuts need to be submitted no later than the late deadline 12 MAY 2025. Please state that it is a rough cut and make a note of any pending post-production in your submission, and ideally as a title card at the beginning of your screener. And also state your expected completion date and final run time. Should your film be selected, you will have an opportunity to submit a final exhibition copy.
Back to Top ↑

10. My film was selected; by when must I send the final exhibition format?
If your film is selected, we will communicate details to you regarding exhibition formats and the date by which we will need to receive it.
Back to Top ↑

11. How do I contact TTFF?
If you have any queries regarding your submission, please email , and put ttff/25 SUBMISSION QUERY: and the title of the film in the subject line.
Back to Top ↑

12. Will the festival be virtual or in person?
We are planning for an in-person ttff/25 during which events and screenings will take place in person.

Back to Top ↑