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  • Seeing through the lens: MASTERCLASS

    Gemstone: Emerald Cinema One, Level Two, One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    Spanning geographies and generations, Richard Fung’s body of work navigates identity, memory, and belonging across Trinidad, Toronto, and beyond. From exploring his Moruga-born mother’s life through the lens of postcolonial migration, to tracing the journey of dal puri from Canada to Bihar, to documenting queer Asian communities in Toronto – Fung’s films ask how we […]

  • Greenlight Toolkit PRESENTATION

    Gemstone: Amethyst One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    This presentation unveils AI-powered tools, techniques, and research that supports financiers to actively invest in the creative economy. The Greenlight Toolkit project – a partnership of TidalRise and TTFF, and funded by the UNESCO Creative Caribbean programme –  demonstrates beta testing on selected Caribbean film projects under development with our AI partner, Largo.ai 🎫 THIS PRESENTATION […]

  • Filming in T&T: Incentives That Work for You PRESENTATION

    Industry Room B One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    🎫 THIS PRESENTATION IS AVAILABLE TO INDUSTRY PASS HOLDERS 🔗 ALL ACCESS INDUSTRY PASSES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY AT ISLAND eTICKETS 🔗 26 SEPT. INDUSTRY DAY PASSES AVAILABLE AT ISLAND eTICKETS

  • Film Law 101: what every creator needs to know PRESENTATION

    Industry Room B One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    Behind every great film is a solid legal foundation. This accessible, information-packed session offers filmmakers a practical guide to the legal essentials that can make or break a project — from development through distribution. Participants will gain a clear understanding of copyright, trademarks, contracts, licensing, and rights management, as well as tips for avoiding common […]

  • Music Rights: The hidden deal breaker PANEL

    Industry Room A One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    A powerful soundtrack can lift your film – but licensing mistakes can sink distribution. Join seasoned film producer, Lorraine O’Connor for a sit-down with experts from TTCO and COTT for a critical session demystifying music rights. Learn how to clear tracks, negotiate licenses, and avoid costly legal pitfalls so your film reaches audiences without preventable […]

  • Filmmakers’ legal clinic | ONE-ON-ONES

    Industry Room C One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    Clinic lead: Jason Nathu 📍TTFF industry area/ Industry Room C | 26.09.2025 Open to Industry pass-holders | Pre-booking is advised Need legal clarity on your film project? This clinic, led by lawyers from the Hugh Wooding Law School, offers filmmakers one-on-one, personalised, fifteen-minute consultations on the legal issues that matter most. Get targeted advice on […]

  • Film Production Management unpacked PRESENTATION

    Industry Room B One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    Step behind the scenes with Camille Parsons for a dynamic deep dive into the world of film production management—the engine that powers every successful shoot. From budgets and schedules to crews, vendors, and permits, this session unpacks how strategic production management transforms creative vision into cinematic reality. 🎫 THIS PRESENTATION IS AVAILABLE TO INDUSTRY PASS HOLDERS […]

  • Reframing: film as a catalyst for change PANEL

    Industry Room A One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    How can cinema challenge perceptions, shift mindsets, and inspire action? This dynamic conversation brings together filmmakers, cultural practitioners, and change-makers to explore the transformative power of storytelling. From confronting stereotypes to sparking empathy, we’ll discuss how Caribbean cinema can influence hearts, minds, and our futures. 🎫 THIS PANEL IS AVAILABLE TO INDUSTRY PASS HOLDERS 🔗 ALL ACCESS INDUSTRY […]

  • Acting for screen: WORKSHOP

    COSTAATT Meville Lane, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    Join acclaimed actress Karen Robinson for an engaging, hands-on workshop exploring the craft of acting for the screen. With a celebrated career spanning stage, film and television – including standout performances in the multi-Emmy-Award-winning 'Schitt’s Creek' as well as 'Narc', and 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent' – Robinson brings a wealth of professional insight […]

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  • Rethinking the gaze: subversion and sovereignty in Caribbean cinema PANEL

    Industry Room A One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    The cinematic gaze is a powerful force that shapes narratives, constructs identities, and reinforces – or resists – dominant power structures. Whether patriarchal, colonial, or cultural, the gaze is never neutral. Curator Ivonne Cotorruelo joins filmmakers Wally Fall, Richard Fung, and Nayibe Tavares to examine how Caribbean film can unsettle inherited visual languages and assert […]

  • Making the music documentary: MASTERCLASS

    Gemstone: Emerald Cinema One, Level Two, One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    Join acclaimed director Alison Duke for an illuminating two-hour masterclass exploring the craft and complexity of making the music documentary.

  • Locally resonant, globally appealing: PANEL

    Industry Room A One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    Can filmmakers craft stories that remain deeply rooted in Caribbean culture while captivating audiences around the world? This engaging panel unpacks the creative, strategic, and philosophical choices behind making films that are both culturally authentic and commercially viable. Hear from industry voices shaping cinema that’s locally powerful and universally compelling. 🎫 THIS PANEL IS AVAILABLE TO […]

  • Rebate ready: A step-by-step guide for filmmakers PRESENTATION

    Industry Room B One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    Thinking of filming in Trinidad & Tobago? This TTFF/25 session unpacks FilmTT’s Production Expenditure Rebate, a world-class incentive that rewards international and local productions while boosting the national industry. Learn how to navigate the application process, access financial returns, and maximize the benefits that make Trinidad & Tobago a competitive, creative filming destination. 🎫 THIS PRESENTATION […]

  • AI: Tool for construction or weapon of destruction?: PANEL

    Industry Room A One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    Like it or not, artificial intelligence is reshaping the art and business of filmmaking — from story development and casting to production and post-production. This provocative panel brings together filmmakers, technologists, and cultural thinkers to debate AI’s ethical challenges and explore whether it is a creative partner, a disruptive rival, or a wholly new force […]

  • Richard Fung: forty years of radical intimacy TTFF TALK

    Industry Room B One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    In conversation with Farrah Rahaman Richard Fung has been a leading light in Caribbean cinema for over four decades. His works are enmeshments with desire, identity, migration and home. By way of recipes and food ways, tender familial representations, community rooted video production, and moving image portraits of artists, he addresses cultural retention and hybridity, […]

  • Industry drop-ins

    Industry Room C One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    📍TTFF industry area/ Industry Room C  | 27.09.2025 Open to Industry pass-holders | Pre-booking is advised Connect directly with seasoned professionals across filmmaking’s many facets – production, funding, broadcasting, programming, rebates, facilitation, and education. These informal one-on-one sessions are a unique chance to ask pressing questions, gain tailored advice, and forge valuable industry connections. Pre-book your […]

  • Considering a TV Series? WORKSHOP

    Industry Room B One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    🎫 THIS WORKSHOP IS AVAILABLE TO INDUSTRY PASS HOLDERS 🔗 ALL ACCESS INDUSTRY PASSES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY AT ISLAND eTICKETS 🔗 27 SEPT. INDUSTRY DAY PASSES AVAILABLE AT ISLAND eTICKETS

  • Navigating the international festival circuit: WORKSHOP

    Industry Room A One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    A smart festival strategy can make all the difference in a film’s journey. This practical, insider-focused session will guide filmmakers through choosing the right festivals for your projects, understanding what selection teams are really looking for, and making the most of every opportunity while in market. From networking with decision-makers to leveraging festival buzz for […]