ttff/23 opening night: thanks for coming!

Our heartfelt thanks for joining us at the Opening Night Gala of ttff/23. Your presence made it a remarkable evening, and we loved connecting and socialising with you and our esteemed international and local film directors, talented actors and actresses.

We hope you enjoyed the premiere of ‘Doubles‘, a captivating feature film by the award-winning director and screenwriter, Ian Harnarine. The gourmet movie menu, accompanied by a delightful welcome drink, was a treat for the senses. Additionally, the live performance by the renowned Soca superstar, Olatunji Yearwood, added a touch of energy and vibes to the night, making it truly unforgettable!

Thank you for being a part of this special event and we look forward to seeing you at this year’s screenings!

ttff/23 press conference

Images from the trinidad+tobago film festival 2023 Press Conference held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on the 4th of September, 2023.

Remarks by FILMCO Chairman, Mr Derwin Howell. Footage by Dion Boucaud.
Unveiling of Festival Poster, designed by Artist, Mr Warren Le Platte. Footage by Dion Boucaud.

ttff/17 Ninth Floor at UWI

The award-winning film Ninth Floor, a documentary produced by TT-born, Canada-based, Selwyn Jacob, made its cinematic return to Trinidad this July at The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine. The free screening was presented by the trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) in partnership with the Department of Cultural Studies, UWI. Images © trinidad+tobago film festival Photography: Digimedia Photo + Cinema

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ttff/17 WeFilm Nights at WeBeat

God Loves the Fighter, by T&T filmmaker Damian Marcano, screened to a packed audience Tuesday night (06 June), during the WeBeat Festival, at the St James Amphitheatre. The free screening was organised by the trinidad+tobago film festival and sponsored by Flow. Among those in attendance were lead actors Abdi Waithe (the gangsta, Stone) and Muhammad Muwakil (the protagonist, Charlie), and supporting actress Tishanna Williams. Images © trinidad+tobago film festival Photography: Digimedia Photo + Cinema

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ttff/17 Tobago Jazz Film Festival Screening at Waves

The Festival ended on a romantic note, on Tuesday 25 April,7pm, at Waves Restaurant & Bar with the Tobago-based short film, The Resort and the animated film Chico and Rita, set in 1950s Havana, Cuba.
Images © trinidad+tobago film festival Photography: Kyle Walcott Photography

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ttff/17 Tobago Jazz Film Festival Screening

The line up began on Sunday 23 April, with the Tobago-made short film Redman and the full length feature film from Jamaica, Dancehall Queen. Both films screened at The Shade Nightclub in Bon Accord at 7pm and was followed by a dancehall afterparty.
Images © trinidad+tobago film festival Photography: Kyle Walcott Photography

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ttff/17 Tobago Jazz Film Festival Screening at Mt Irvine

The evening began with the short film Glass Bottom Boat by Tobagonian filmmaker Kyle Walcott. Then, jazz took centre stage with a feature film about a fictional moment in the life of jazz-legend, Miles Davis. This screening took place on Monday 24 April at Mount Irvine Bay Resort,7pm. Images © trinidad+tobago film festival Photography: Kyle Walcott Photography

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