In collaboration with Urbansoul Inc. CTFF presents
The World Premiere of the Trailer, and exclusive never-before seen behind the scenes footage
of
BROWN GIRL BEGINS
A film by Sharon Lewis
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Inspired by Nalo Hopkinson’s award winning novel “BROWN GIRL IN THE RING” CaribbeanTales International Film Festival is excited to be hosting this trailer launch, and to give viewers a sneak-peak into what it took to make this film! The director will also be in attendance for a Q&A! |
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Director: Sharon Lewis Producers: Jenn Paul, Floyd Kane, Vince Buda Synopsis In 2049 the poor are confined to an island off the mainland of Toronto renamed The Burn. Ti-Jeanne, a reluctant priestess, must resurrect Caribbean spirits and survive the possession ritual that killed her mother or her people will die. |
Sharon Lewis says, “As an alumni of the CaribbeanTales Incubator it is a true honor to be able to participate in the media launch of the CaribbeanTales Film Festival that is a showcase and supporter of the wealth of storytelling talent that sprouts from the Caribbean and the diaspora”.
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CTFF MEDIA LAUNCH Location: The Royal Cinema, 602 College Street Date/Time: Thursday, July 6, 6:30 p.m The Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine, Board Member of CaribbeanTales Inc. John Reid, CEO, Cable&Wireless/FLOW, Lead Sponsor Frances-Anne Solomon, Executive Director, CTFF Nicole Brooks, CaribbeanTales Market Incubator Manager There will be a talkback after the screening. |
