After 18 years Caribbean Tales Film Festival got it right this time    

After 18 years Caribbean Tales Film Festival got it right this time    

By Stephen Weir If you don’t mind watching movies on your Iphone, Ipad or computer, there is good news. The annual Caribbean Tales Film Festival (CTFF) didn’t end on Sunday. While the curtain has fallen for films shown at the Harbourfront, there are still movies to watch on the CTFF website for the next week. […]

CaribbeanTales puts spotlight on climate change and cultural diversity this year

CaribbeanTales puts spotlight on climate change and cultural diversity this year

CaribbeanTales International Film Festival, (CTFF) founded by award winning filmmaker and Academy member Frances-Anne Solomon, will celebrate its 18th year, September 6th – 22nd in Toronto and online.  CTFF in partnership with Hot Docs will hold a media launch Tuesday, August 8th at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, Toronto. Doors open […]

My Caribbean – Canadian film Odyssey  

My Caribbean – Canadian film Odyssey   

Three of the best of “Caribbean – Canadian” films in three different venues on three different days  By Stephen Weir Why does it just happen in September? Now that all the critics and movie people have seen the best new film festival flicks how do we, the common people, get a chance to buy bags […]

T&T film “Lavway: Our Story” to headline CTFF’s Sweet T&T night

T&T film “Lavway: Our Story” to headline CTFF’s Sweet T&T night

By Stephen Weir During the carnival season in Toronto, a day doesn’t go by without me being asked “what is it about you that you love Carnival so much?”  I didn’t have an answer as to why I consider Carnival the best live show on earth, that is until I saw the movie Lavway: Our […]

Jean Augustine’s life story a main feature at Caribbean Tales Film Festival

Jean Augustine’s life story a main feature at Caribbean Tales Film Festival

By Stephen Weir Photos by: Anthony Berot Ms Jean Augustine, Ms Everything, is about to be crowned Canada’s Movie Queen. Earlier this week the annual Caribbean Tales Film Festival (CTFF) held it’s 2022 Media Launch to roll out the movies that will be screened in theatres this September, and the show stopper is none other […]

Creators of Colours Incubator “Big Pitch” live Sept 13 – 28

Creators of Colours Incubator “Big Pitch” live Sept 13 – 28

The Big Pitch 2021 goes LIVE from September 13-28th on CaribbeanTales-TV and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) websites where TIFF industry passholders and the public can vote for the best presentation along with the industry judges. The Big Pitch is the culmination of the month-long Creators of Colour Incubator (CCI), that this year features 5 […]

I Am Gay

I Am Gay

Directed by Ajahnis Charley The film I Am Gay, directed by and starring Ajahnis Charley, documents the conversations he has with each member of his family as he comes out to them. “I am so proud to be included in this year’s festival,” exclaimed Ajahnis. “It is an honour to start establishing myself in the […]

“Becoming a Queen” Interview with award-winning director Chris Strikes

“Becoming a Queen” Interview with award-winning director Chris Strikes

Interview with Chris Strikes, the award-winning director behind “Becoming a Queen” For the past 16 years, CaribbeanTales International Film Festival has been celebrating the talents of established and emerging filmmakers of Caribbean and African heritage. Each year, the festival showcases an exceptional, multi-ethnic mix of films that represent diverse and shared stories and culture. For […]

CaribbeanTales International Film Festival 16th Anniversary    

CaribbeanTales International Film Festival 16th Anniversary    

CaribbeanTales Film Festival (CTFF) celebrates the talents of established and emerging filmmakers of Caribbean heritage who practise their art across the Caribbean Diaspora and worldwide. CTFF presents a multi-ethnic mix of exciting and dynamic films that showcase diverse and shared stories and cultures. CTFF  kicks off its Sweet 16 Anniversary with a media launch on […]

Writers Guild of Canada diversity report says despite steady progress, gaps remain

Writers Guild of Canada diversity report says despite steady progress, gaps remain

A Writers Guild of Canada report says while its members in the TV industry have seen steady progress on diversity issues, gaps still remain. The organization and its diversity committee have released the first-ever Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report, which they plan to prepare annually. It found improvement when it comes to the overall composition […]