Watch out for some great dramatic features, moving documentaries and hilarious comedies at a community near you, as the trinidad+tobago film festival, presented by Flow, hits the road offering free screenings at a number of venues across both Trinidad and Tobago.
The ttff is an annual celebration of the best films from and about T+T, the Caribbean, its Diaspora and Latin American countries in the Caribbean basin. This year, the Festival takes place from 21 September to 04 October, with more films screening at more locations than ever before.
Apart from the main screening venues of MovieTowne POS, the Little Carib Theatre, Studiofilmclub and UWI, screenings will also take place at a number of other locations across the country.
Here is a listing of some of the community venues and the films being shown there. Entry for all the listed films, is free.
Wed 28 Sept 7.00pm, Mayaro Resource Centre
The Little Boy and the Ball (T&T, USA/11min) A 10-year-old boy is attached to his football as if it were his best friend.
To Be King (T+T, USA/112min) A down-and-out street boxer fights to become a champion.
Fri 30 Sept 7.00pm, Castara Community Centre + Grounds
9 Feet of Rope (T+T, UK/18min) A revealing look at the annual Easter goat race in Buccoo.
Happy Sad (T+T/98min) A young girl who loves football overcomes obstacles in order to succeed.
Sat 1 Oct 7.00pm Calder Hall Community Centre
The Legend of Ngong Hills (Kenya/10min) An animated tale about a giant, man-eating ogre who meets his match.
Body and Soul (Mozambique, France/57min) This is an uplifting documentary about persons with disabilities striving for success.
Wed 4 Oct 7.00pm San Fernando Hill Recreational Centre
Dirty Clothes (T+T/9min) This is an animated sketch showing how interrelated we all are.
Pashan of the Froot (T+T/21min) The hilariously true/made-up story of a misunderstood musician.
Vanaja (India, USA/111min) A poor Indian girl strives to become a classical dancer.
The ttff, which is in its sixth year, is given leading sponsorship by RBC Royal Bank and is supported by the Trinidad & Tobago Film Company, the National Gas Company, bpTT, the Tourism Development Company and the Tobago House of Assembly. Visit www.ttfilmfestival.com or call 621-0709 for further information.
This is very positive. Not only do people get to see films that reflect themselves, but it shows that people need not be so isolated. I hope it encourages some people who live in this locales to consider taking-up film-making.
By: Siusaidh on September 28, 2011
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