WHAT A JOURNEY – THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 20th anniversary of the CaribbeanTales International Film Festival — from our incredible filmmakers, to our dedicated volunteers, partners, and of course, our amazing audiences who showed up with so much love and energy.
This milestone year was a true celebration of community, culture, and Caribbean storytelling.
Though the curtains have closed on our in-person events, the story continues online — stream the festival lineup now* and keep the spirit alive wherever you are.
CONGRATS TO ALL THE CTFF 2025 FILMMAKERS!
Join us in congratulating this year’s award-winning filmmakers — their films have moved us, challenged us, and left us inspired!
Best Feature Film
The Last Meal
Maryse Legagneur
Best Feature Documentary
Nomad in No Man’s Land
Hester Jonkhout
Best Short Film (TIED)
The Genie
Enricka M.H.
Sugar Dumplin
Tristan Barrocks
Best Short Documentary
BOSSLADYSK8
True Daley
Best Comedy
Pan de la Esquina
Natalia Vega Maisonave
Best Animation
African American Express
Sydnie Baynes
Best Cinematography
Capetillo
Antonio Asencio
Caribbean Spirit Award
Up The River
Leon de Levita
Impact Award
Bankie Banx: King of the Dune
Nara Garber
Innovation Award
Black Ibis
Emma-Lee Amponsah
INTERSECT Award
Wi Cyah Stay
Nordia Hunt
Audience Choice Award
Play it Loud!
Graeme Mathieson
Click here to watch the 2025 CTFF Acceptance Speeches
THE FESTIVAL ISN’T OVER — WATCH ONLINE!
Our in-person celebrations may have wrapped, but the CaribbeanTales International Film Festival continues!
From award-winning features to powerful shorts, you can still experience the incredible lineup of stories and voices that made our 20th anniversary so special — now streaming online, worldwide.
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Caribbean creativity and support the filmmakers who are shaping our culture and our future.
Get your Online Festival Pass today and watch from wherever you are until October 3rd!*
