September 15, 2011

September is the month for film festivals and this year CaribbeanTales is partnering with the Harbourfront Centre to present the CaribbeanTales 2011 Film Showcase and Market Access Program. Similar to the Toronto Indie, the purpose of the Market Access Program is to allow unknown filmmakers to show their films at the same time as TIFF is in full-swing. The schedule includes a 3-day Incubator, a “speed-dating pitch session” and a Caribbean-themed launch party, all with the puprose of raising the profile of unknown Caribbean filmmakers.

This year’s Film Showcase focuses on Caribbean animation, allowing film-lovers of all ages to participate in workshops, screenings and several other activities which celebrate the film and television industry in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Film Festival continues until September 17th; for more information, go to http://caribbeantales-events.com.