- When is the deadline for submissions?
- How can I submit my film?
- My film was made before 2021, may I still submit?
- My film has already screened in T&T, may I still submit?
- What format is required for submission?
- What are the film sections? How do I classify my film?
- When will I find out if my film has been selected?
- How much does it cost to submit my film?
- My film is not yet finished, can I submit a rough cut?
- My film was selected; by when should I send the final exhibition format?
- How do I contact the Festival?
- Will the festival be virtual or in person?
- See full list of ttff/23 rules and terms here.
1. When is the deadline for submissions?
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 28 APRIL 2023. Your submission materials and online film screener must be submitted and received before this deadline date. Late entries will not be considered.
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2. How can I submit my film?
All submissions must be made via Film Freeway here
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3. My film was made before 2021, may I still submit?
For the 2023 edition of the ttff, we will only consider films completed from January 1 2021 and onwards.
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4. My film has already screened in T&T, may I still submit?
The 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
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5. What format is required for submission?
We only accept online film screeners which should be uploaded via Film Freeway.
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6. What are the film sections? 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:
- Narrative feature (60 minutes and over)
- Narrative medium-length (30 – 59 minutes)
- Narrative 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 student filmmaker; any length)
- Video art or experimental film (any length)
- made in t+t (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 2 June 2023.
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8. How much does it cost to submit my film?
Submission fees depend on content-type and are outlined on Film Freeway.
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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 extended deadline 28 APRIL 2023. 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.
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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.
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11. How do I contact the ttff?
If you have any queries regarding your submission, please email , and put ttff/23 SUBMISSION QUERY: and the title of the film in the subject line.
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12. Will the festival be virtual or in person?
We are planning for a hybrid ttff/23 during which events and screenings will take place both online and in person. However, this is Covid-dependant – we will continue to follow the guidance of the Trinidad and Tobago government.
