This series started with the airing of All Oceans Blue on April 1, a documentary on famed TT sailor Harold La Borde, that was held at the TT Sailing Association, Chaguaramas, and a week later, at Lange Park Recreation Grounds in Chaguanas, the airing of The World of Goopi and Bagha, an animation film in Hindi.

Johanna Thomas, public relations and marketing co-ordinator at the ttff said the 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.

She said the ttff seeks to facilitate the growth of Caribbean cinema by offering a wide-ranging industry programme and networking opportunities.

Tobago Jazz Film Festival, a celebration of music and Tobago through film – will be held from 21-25 April, as part of the Tobago Jazz Experience.

Admission to all events is free.

See full schedule: http://tobagojazz.ttfilmfestival.com/

Tobago Jazz Film Festival 2017 on YouTube.

 

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The trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) is inviting all Tobago-based filmmakers to sign up for its one-day intensive, film development workshop, to be held on 22 April 2017, at the Shaw Park Complex as part of the inaugural Tobago Jazz Film Festival. The Tobago Jazz Film Festival, presented by Flow and the ttff, will be held from 21 – 25 April.

Under the guidance of experienced film professionals, including: Tobagonian filmmaker – Jared Prima, former UWI film school lecturer and founder of the ttff – Dr Bruce Paddington, and screenwriter, actor and director -Tony Hall, fifteen participants will be given the opportunity to strengthen their filmmaking skills.

Training will include the basics of film production, scriptwriting, camera and sound. This all day intensive workshop is a continuation of ttff’s work in Tobago. Previously, ttff conducted an Introduction to Film Weekend workshop for film-makers and cultural groups; as well as a Music Video workshop in Tobago.

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This 22–25 April, the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival (TTFF) will present the inaugural Tobago Jazz Film Festival — a celebration of music and Tobago through film — as part of the Tobago Jazz Experience. Dancehall, jazz and classic Cuban music all finding a place in the lineup.

“Tobagonians have been asking for their own film festival, and the Tobago Jazz Experience provides the perfect opportunity for us to do this,” explained Dr Bruce Paddington, Founder and Festival Director of the TTFF. “We are thrilled  to be highlighting the talent of Tobago’s young filmmakers, alongside internationally acclaimed films centred in music.”

The line-up of open-air screenings includes projects by Tobagonian filmmakers alongside international films with a focus on music. Supported by after-parties and limes, dinner with the movies, prize giveaways, and an industry workshop for Tobago-based filmmakers, there is something for everyone (aged 16 and over) in this film festival. Admission to all events is free.

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Music features strongly in the inaugural Tobago Jazz Film Festival with dancehall, jazz and classic cuban music all finding a place in the lineup.  Supported by after-parties and limes, dinner with the movies, prize giveaways and a workshop for filmmakers – there is something for everyone aged 16 and over in this film festival, which is presented by Flow and the trinidad+tobago film festival.

A night of dancehall

The line up begins on Sunday 23 April, with the Tobago-made short film Redman –  about Jerry, a young man who is confused about what women want.Made by Tobagonian screenwriter, film director and actor – Jared Prima, co-founder of Triple Spades Studios Ltd, Redman is a humourous look at colourism and male preening and pretensions in Caribbean society.

Redman is followed by the full length feature film from Jamaica, Dancehall Queen, which, as the name suggests, is steeped in dancehall music and dance.  It tells the story of Marcia, a single mom and street vendor barely scraping by even with financial assistance from Larry, a gun-toting strongman with a twisted desire for Marcia’s teenage daughter Tanya who he pursues.

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Music features strongly in the inaugural Tobago Jazz Film Festival with dancehall, jazz and classic cuban music all finding a place in the lineup.  Supported by after-parties and limes, dinner with the movies, prize giveaways and a workshop for filmmakers – there is something for everyone aged 16 and over in this film festival, which is presented by Flow and the trinidad+tobago film festival.

A night of dancehall

The line up begins on Sunday 23 April, with the Tobago-made short film Redman –  about Jerry, a young man who is confused about what women want.Made by Tobagonian screenwriter, film director and actor – Jared Prima, co-founder of Triple Spades Studios Ltd, Redman is a humourous look at colourism and male preening and pretensions in Caribbean society.

Redman is followed by the full length feature film from Jamaica, Dancehall Queen, which, as the name suggests, is steeped in dancehall music and dance.  It tells the story of Marcia, a single mom and street vendor barely scraping by even with financial assistance from Larry, a gun-toting strongman with a twisted desire for Marcia’s teenage daughter Tanya who he pursues.

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The first ever Tobago Jazz Film Festival – a celebration of music and Tobago through film – 21 -25 April, 2017.

THE trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) is inviting all Tobago-based film-makers to sign up for its one-day, intensive film development workshop to be held on April 22, as part of the inaugural Tobago Jazz Film Festival.
The Tobago Jazz Film Festival, presented by Flow and the ttff, will be held from April 21 to 25.

Fifteen participants will get the opportunity to strengthen their film-making skills under the guidance of experienced film professionals including Tobagonian film-maker Jared Prima, former UWI film school lecturer and founder of the ttff Dr Bruce Paddington and screenwriter, actor and director Tony Hall. Training will include the basics of film production, scriptwriting, camera and sound, said a media release.