Published in Jamaica Gleaner, 24.07.2025
A total of 88 films from 20 countries have been accepted into the 2025 Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival (TTFF), reflecting a rich and diverse tapestry of Caribbean and diasporic storytelling.
This year saw a record-breaking 402 submissions, from which the programming team had the difficult task of curating a final selection that captures the evolving identity, vision, and artistry of Caribbean cinema.
Mariel Brown, award-winning filmmaker and new festival director, said that strong showings in submissions came from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and other Caribbean nations, underscoring a dynamic and increasingly competitive regional film landscape.
“We were bowled over by the number of submissions we received this year,” she said. “It speaks volumes about the current state of the Caribbean film industry, which is growing and developing all the time.”