Exclusive Previews, Announcements, and More to Launch Festival Season on July 27th –
July 27th, 2024 (Toronto,ON) – The 19th annual CaribbeanTales International Film Festival launches this festival season on Saturday, July 27th at their brand new office space, The Hub, located at 837 Dundas St. West from 6:00pm to 9:00pm EST. “We are elated to be kicking off this year’s festival in our new open-concept cultural space with a FREE celebration,” exclaimed Festival Director Diana Webley, “We are also very proud to continue to support and showcase the work of filmmakers from the African and Caribbean diaspora as well as our homegrown talent for yet another year.”
Attendees will be treated to an exclusive first look at this year’s film trailers, along with a special preview of the highly anticipated, new comedy series Garvey’s Ghost, created by awardwinning Director and CTFF founder Frances-Anne Solomon. There will be a special screening of the film, Panazz: The Story by Adam Bartholomew along with food and drinks, and a curated Caribbean market.
“We’re also going to be announcing details about two of our most popular events: The Big
Pitch at TIFF and the Red Hot Mixer,” shared Webley. “Both always sell out and are an
excellent networking opportunity for TIFF industry-goers and CTFF participants and attendees
alike.” The CaribbeanTales Film Festival takes place September 4th to 15th with a programme of
films from the African and Caribbean diaspora. The winners will be announced on the final day of the festival. The launch on Saturday July 27th is a free community event with registration required.
About CTFF
CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) is an annual event that celebrates the talents of established and emerging filmmakers of Caribbean and African heritage who practice their art across the Caribbean Diaspora worldwide. The event takes place each year in September and is now offering viewership online and in-person experiences.
For more information, visit caribbeantalesfestival.com/
