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!

This is your chance to Mix and Mingle with international and local film directors, actors and actresses at the Opening Night Gala of ttff/23. Enjoy our premiere feature film ‘Doubles’ by award-winning director and screenwriter, Ian Harnarine, a gourmet movie menu with a welcome drink and a live performance from none other than Soca superstar, Olatunji Yearwood.

Venue: Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain
Date: September 20, 2023
Time: 6.00 pm–11.00 pm

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You can also see ‘Doubles’ at this year’s Cinema Under the Stars at Naparima Bowl on September 25.

See you there!

UPDATE: TICKETS  ON SALE FROM MONDAY AUGUST 27 at NAPA BOX OFFICE- 11am-6pm DAILY + AT ttff’s OFFICE-9:30am – 1:30PM MONDAY to FRIDAY

HERO:Inspired by The Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross will officially open the 13th edition of  trinidad+tobago film festival . The screening will be part of ttff/18’s  opening ceremony and gala on Tuesday 18 September at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Port of Spain.

Photo: Director-Producer Frances-Anne Solomon

Hero, directed by Frances-Anne Solomon was inspired by the life and times of Trinidadian Ulric Cross Cross whose distinguished international career as a soldier, jurist and diplomat spanned key events of the 20th Century when independent African and Caribbean nations came of age. Out of this, a new brand of Black leadership was born and post-colonial societies emerged to find their place today on the world’s stage.

The film expertly uses archival material and dramatic reconstruction to recite a tale of opposition and triumph in this important historic chapter in Ulric Cross’ extraordinary life. It focuses on Cross’ contribution to the Pan African movement and his relationships with Tanzania’s first president Julius Nyerere and Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first prime minister and president.

Republic Bank Limited is the Title Sponsor of Hero , which was produced by Trinidad and Tobago nationals and filmed in Ghana, United Kingdom and Trinidad and Tobago.  Nikolai Salcedo conveys a mesmerizing characterizationof Ulric Cross. The cast also includes acclaimed British actor Joseph Marcell as CLR James, noted Trinidadian actor Rudolph Walker and a number of leading Ghanaian actors.

Photo: Hero Team

Director Frances-Anne Solomon, who also produced the film, notes that “Hero explores not just the life, but also the dynamic and transformative times that Ulric Cross was born into. Ultimately, the film is about us, who we are as Caribbean people.”Photo: Executive Producer, Lisa Wickham

Lisa Wickham Executive Producer of Hero reiterates, “This film has international and diplomatic significance for Trinidad and Tobago and its relationships with Africa and the United Kingdom as it signifies the role that it has played and continues to play in international affairs.”

Hero is one of three T+T feature length films starring at this year’s festival. Dr. Bruce Paddington, Festival Founder and Director of the trinidad+tobago film festival expressed his delight in the selection of a T+T film opening the festival for a third consecutive year, “We are once again proud to screen a film from Trinidad and Tobago as our opening film and especially pleased that the film is about a true hero, Ulric Cross, at a time when a country needs heroes and role models.”

ttff/18  will also feature a stellar programme of award-winning Caribbean and Panorama films plus an unprecedented number of shorts, which will be announced shortly. According to Annabelle Alcazar, Programming Director, “ We are showing over 60 T+T new shorts and it is exciting to see that, despite funding challenges, the quality and range of subjects increases every year.”

The World Premiere of Hero at NAPA, Port of Spain, will be preceded by a Cocktail Reception, sponsored by BP Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday 18 September, at 6.00pm.The director, producers  and members of the cast and crew will be present. Further information on ticket sales and availability will be announced soon.

The trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) celebrates films from and about the Caribbean and its diaspora, as well as from world cinema, through an annual festival and year-round screenings. In addition, the ttff seeks to facilitate the growth of Caribbean cinema by offering a wide-ranging industry programme and networking opportunities. The ttff is given leading sponsorship by BP Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts; supporting sponsorship by The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago and Republic Bank Limited; and contributing sponsorship by FilmTT and The National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB).

Photos courtesy Hero Film: https://www.facebook.com/HERO4ALLTIME/

The Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival (ttff) held its formal opening night gala at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) on September 19.

After the cocktail reception, guests were ushered into the Aldwyn Roberts, Lord Kitchener Auditorium, for the world premier of the film, Green Days by the River, based on the book written by Michael Anthony in 1952. Anthony who made a cameo appearance in the film interacted with guests at the event.

The entire cast along with director Michael Mooleedhar and producer Christian James also strutted on the red carpet.

Green Days won the best TT feature and people’s choice for best feature film narrative at the ttff awards on Tuesday. The film opened to the public on Tuesday.