The wait is over — the 20th Anniversary CaribbeanTales International Film Festival begins tonight at Harbourfront Centre! We’re opening with the highly anticipated premiere of Bankie Banx: King of the Dune (Nara Garber, Anguilla/USA, 2024), followed by a talkback with the director and the legendary Bankie Banx himself, plus a special live performance.
Join us for an evening of film, music, and community as we celebrate 20 years of amplifying Caribbean and African diaspora stories.
Bankie Banx is here! Watch Bankie & director Nara Garber on CP24 Breakfast live!
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How to Attend CTFF
Single Event Tickets → Perfect if you want to catch just one night of films, panels, or special events. Choose the night that excites you most and join us!
Festival Pass → The best value if you don’t want to miss a thing. Enjoy access to all in-person screenings and events, plus watch online* throughout our 20th Anniversary Festival.
Online Festival Pass → Can’t make it to Toronto? Experience the magic of CTFF from wherever you are in the world! Your Online Festival Pass gives you access to stream 45+ films in this year’s lineup, available on-demand until September 30th. Watch at your own pace, from the comfort of home, and join our global community in celebrating 20 years of Caribbean storytelling.
Whether it’s one amazing night or the full journey, the choice is yours. Don’t wait — secure your spot today!
*Honouring Our Legends on September 6th is not included in the Festival Pass
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Honouring Our Legends – This Saturday!
Join us as we celebrate excellence, legacy, and culture at the 4th Annual Honouring Our Legends: The Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine Birthday Celebratio & Fundraiser — a signature highlight of CTFF’s 20th Anniversary.
This year, we pay tribute to the incredible Wendy Jones, trailblazing Steelpan Ambassador and leader of Pan Fantasy, with the Jean Augustine Excellence Award,
Expect an inspiring evening of tributes, music, and community — all at the beautiful Harbourfront Centre Theatre, September 6th at 7:30PM.
Limited tickets remain — secure yours now and be part of a night that uplifts our culture and honours our icons.
Close Out the Festival With us on September 13!
This moving night of cinema reflects on the beauty and pain of saying goodbye, and the enduring presence of those who shaped us. Plus be among the first to know who our 2025 film award winners are!
Victorine
Lunise Cerin
One year after her mother’s passing Vicky, a Haitian American dancer returns to her family home, where she confronts her spiritual inheritance.
The Last Meal
Maryse Legagneur
Reynold is dying of stomach cancer. He uses the occasion of his last meals to share them with his daughter Vanessa, whom he hasn’t seen in 20 years.
