GEMS OF THE CARIBBEAN
Continues @ CNE, Fri Aug 30th!
The 8th Annual CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase kicked off at the CNE with the Gems of the Caribbean screening series, produced in partnership with Islands of the Caribbean on August 17th.
Our final screening for the series highlight takes place on Fri Aug 30th. Make your CNE experience even better with FREE screenings of short films from the islands of St. Lucia and St. Vincent followed by a Panel Discussion with Caribbean Filmmakers.
Closing off the evening is the well acclaimed feature film HOME AGAIN by local filmmakers, David SUDZ Sutherland and Jennifer Holness.
FREE with your CNE admission.
For schedule of events & films, go to:
http://CaribbeanTales-events.com
As a SPECIAL bonus for you, CT2013 has a Discounted Offer for tickets for you to attend the OPENING NIGHT GALA and share with your family and friends. In order to get the special price of $35 when purchasing your tickets, whether via tel, online or in person, please use the PROMO CODE: GALA35. The offer is available now until SEPT 3rd!
CTALES13 @ The CNE
Celebrating Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines
CaribbeanTales continues at the CNE on Friday August 30th
6:00 PM: Gems of the Caribbean Film Screening (Presentation Theatre in the Direct Energy Centre, right next to the International Pavilion, behind the Saint Lucia kiosk)
The first ten participants will receive a Chairman’s gift pack: a shot glass and sample of Chairman’s Reserve Spiced Rum.
Full programme and timing for the screenings on the 30th is as follows:
CTALES13 @ The CNE
Celebrating Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines
CaribbeanTales continues at the CNE on Friday August 30th
6:00 PM: Gems of the Caribbean Film Screening (Presentation Theatre in the Direct Energy Centre, right next to the International Pavilion, behind the Saint Lucia kiosk)
(Click
here to see a video introduction to filmmaker Akley Olton)
6.pm Trailers and Introductions
Shorts:
Concrete Jungle - Akley Olton, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Lucia We Love - Short Film and Music Video by Ted Sandiford, Saint Lucia
Hoghole - Aiko Roudette, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Special North American Preview (10 minute clip):
"Poetry is an Island”, a documentary on the life of Derek Walcott. by Ida Does.
The Saint Lucia Tourist Board is delighted and privileged to present a 10 minute clip from the upcoming feature documentary “Poetry is an Island’, featuring the Life and Times of Saint Lucia’s Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott. ‘
7 p.m. Panel Discussion with Caribbean Filmmakers - Award-winning broadcaster, educator, writer and actor Dr Rita Shelton Deverell chairs this discussion with Caribbean and Diaspora filmmakers - How can the Caribbean define itself as a cinematic Brand distinct from Hollywood, Nollywood, Bollywood and other established industries. How can we compete in the global marketplace?
8 p.m. HOME AGAIN - Feature Film: Sudz Sutherland, Canada/T&T
Marva, Dunston, and Everton grew up in Toronto, New York and London, respectively but are deported ‘home’ to Jamaica. Once in Kingston they discover every day is a fight for survival where family support, friendships, and shelter are elusive. This powerful, visually stunning political drama by award winning director Sudz Sutherland stars Tatyana Ali, Lyriq Bent, CCH Pounder, Stephan James and singer – Source:
www.homeagainfilm.com
