I came away from Caribbean Tales 2011 and TIFF 2011 with my eyes completely opened. Every filmmaker or every wannabe filmmaker needs to go and be a part of a major film festival at least once in their lives. Caribbean Tales offered that opportunity and it is part of the beauty of how the festival…
Frances-Anne Solomon, CEO of the CaribbeanTales Group of Media Companies announced this week the official launch of its new video-on-demand brand CaribbeanTales-TV, an online project specialising in Caribbean film and television content. CT-TV is part-funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and aims to target youth and educational institutions in the GTA, as well as regional…
By Diane De La Haye In an industry dominated by men, I was thrilled and impressed to learn that Jamaican filmmaker Mary Wells had written, produced and directed her own movie, Kingston Paradise. Curiosity piqued, I sought her out while she was in Toronto attending the CaribbeanTales Film Festival to learn more about her vision…
ANNOUNCING the 2013 INCUBATOR PROGRAM Frances-Anne Solomon, CEO of CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution (CTWD), the region’s premier film marketing and distribution entity, this week announced that eleven (11) of the Caribbean Diaspora’s most promising filmmakers will participate in CTWD’s highly effective Market Incubator Program that will take place as part of the 8th Annual CaribbeanTales Toronto…
by Diane De La Haye Thanks to all who joined us last Sunday for the start of our Online Film Festival. Didn’t catch it? No problem because we’ll be re-screening those movies this weekend (read about them HERE) along with a brand new line-up entitled “Trini to de Bone.” Our FREE 24-hour streaming on August…
CaribbeanTales has added Ariana, directed by Shashi Balooja, to the Queer Caribbean Film Showcase – 6:30 p.m. on September 14, at the Harbourfront Centre. The film portrays the difficultly Dr. Abbas Imad and Abbas’ lover Karl face after Grandma Ariana erratic behavior proves not to be what it seems. Please see revised scheduling below. September…
CARIBBEANTALES OPENS THIS WEEKEND!! Stimulate the senses when you join the CaribbeanTales team this weekend for sampling of delicious rums as well as movies on such greats as Bob Marley, Black Stalin, Peter Minshall and Derek Walcott. The 8th Annual CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase begins at the Canadian National Exhibition with the Gems of the…
On September 14th, 6.30pm CaribbeanTales is proud to bring this year’s Queer Caribbean Film Showcase* starting at 6:30 p.m. on September 14, at the Harbourfront Centre. This presentation of films representing the LGBTQ community will include three shorts: Healing power of Jamaica, Real Talk, and a feature Elliot Loves. Garry Terracino, director of Elliot Loves…
The World Premiere screening of No Bois Man No Fraid, a feature documentary directed by Trinidad and Tobago filmmaker, Christopher Laird, will kick off the Red Carpet Gala at the 8th annual CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase. The event opens the Festival’s main film showcase, which is co-produced with the Harbourfront Centre and will take place…
by Diane De La Haye Are you passionate about Music? Does your heart go out to victims of Bullying? What about an emotional Adoption story or a Teacher’s mission for educational change? Maybe a hilarious BFF comedy is more your cup of tea. Well, we’ve got that and more for you as the next 5…
Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet are both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare…
The CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase, in a unique partnership with the Islands of the Caribbean (IOTC), will be bringing the best of the islands to Toronto during the Gems of the Caribbean screening series* on August 17, 18, and 30 at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). “We are delighted to be partnering with the tourism…