• Unlocking the Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF) PRESENTATION

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

    Discover how the Caribbean Development Bank’s CIIF supports filmmakers through grant funding, training, and business development tools. With a focus on film and audio-visual industries, CIIF helps producers, directors, and storytellers strengthen their projects and compete globally. Learn how this vital resource can fuel your creative vision. 🎫 THIS PRESENTATION IS AVAILABLE TO INDUSTRY PASS HOLDERS […]

  • 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 […]