Welcome to the
first edition of
the TTFC’s
newsletter, a
new initiative
aimed at keeping
you abreast of
what is
happening in the
film industry
locally and
internationally.
Please feel free
to submit your
suggestions,
comments and
feedback to us
at
info@trinidadadandtobagofilm.com.
Resources
for
local
Film
Makers
The TTFC
is
making
film
makers
lives
easier
by
providing
useful
information
about
potential
sources
of
funding,
film
festivals,
distribution
and much
more via
the
newsletter
and on
the
website.
In this
issue
find
links to
the
following:-
TTFC’S
Feature
Film
Program
The TTFC
Feature
Film
Jury
selects
winning
projects
earmarked
to go
into
production
in
2008/9:-
Pooja
a
film
about
domestic
violence.
Producer
-
Mervin
De
Goeas
Between
Friends
a
dramatic
portrayal
of
relationships,
sexuality
and
HIV.
Producer
–
Omari
Jackson
Rose,
Calypso
Diva
traces
the
life
of
Calypso
Rose.
Producer
-
Alex
De
Verteuil
TTFC
attends
the
American
Film
Market (AFM)
Over the
period
November
5 – 12,
representatives
of the
TTFC
attended
the AFM
in Los
Angeles
to
promote
the
Trinidad
and
Tobago’s
30% cash
rebate
to US
producers.
Read on.
Focus on
Film
November
marks
the
launch
of the
TTFC’s
Focus on
Film – a
series
of
compelling,
captivating
and
honest
portrayals
of our
local
film
makers’
projects,
their
aspirations,
inspiration
and
challenges
in
bringing
their
work to
life.
Read
on about
Mervyn
DeGoeas
CNMG
Friday
Night
local
Movie
Fest Look out
for
CNMG’s
Friday
night
local
film
festival
running
until
December
26th
2008.
Local
films
and
documentaries
will be
aired at
prime
time
between
8:00 and
9:00
p.m.
