The role of the AD | Workshop

by Mariel | Aug 24, 2026

Behind every director’s vision stands an Assistant Director (AD) – the person who keeps the production running so the director can stay focused on the story. This session explores the AD as the logistical backbone of filmmaking: the role responsible for holding...

A celebratory art print for our 20th anniversary!

by Mariel | Aug 7, 2026 | Festival News

To mark TTFF’s 20th anniversary, we’re releasing a brand new limited-edition print – created exclusively for us by Barbadian artist Sheena Rose. Entitled ‘Being lovely’, this print is restricted to just 10 signed copies, offering collectors a...

TTFF/26 to open with world premiere of TT film, DANM

by Mariel | Aug 5, 2026 | Festival News

Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival marks its 20th anniversary edition with the world premiere of DANM The Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival (TTFF/26) will open its landmark 20th anniversary edition on Tuesday 22 September with the world premiere of DANM, a psychological horror...

Republic Bank and TTFF join forces to deliver new programme to empower student filmmakers

by Mariel | Jul 28, 2026 | Festival News

New initiative, delivered in partnership with Republic Bank’s Power to Make A Difference and The UWI Film Programme, gives 15 students structured access to TTFF/26, building festival literacy and career pathways into the region’s screen industries PORT OF...

Call for applications – TTFF Young Film Programmer scheme

by editor | Jan 25, 2026 | Festival News

Are you passionate about film, storytelling, and how stories are shaped for audiences? Want to understand how a festival programme comes together and why curation matters? The TTFF/26 Young Film Programmer Scheme invites Caribbean tertiary-level students aged 18-24 to...