MEDIA ADVISORY : INTERNATIONAL FILM DISTRIBUTION WORKSHOP SET FOR TRINIDAD.

WHO:

Frances-Anne Solomon, CEO, CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution (CTWD). 

 

WHAT:

CTWD International Distribution Workshop, presented by CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution in partnership with Animae Caribe and the Trinidad and Tobago Film Company.

WHEN:

Saturday November 19th,  2011 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

 

WHERE:

The Trinidad and Tobago Film Company, Victoria Avenue, Port of Spain, Trinidad. (868) 701-4722

 

WHY

The first in a series of regional workshops on International Film Distribution takes place this  Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 1-5 pm at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Company, Victoria Avenue, Port of Spain, Trinidad.

 

Entitled “Taking Caribbean Films to the World” and presented by CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution -- the Region’s premier film distribution company, the event is aimed at film and television producers, film industry stakeholders and film and animation students.

 

It marks the Official Launch of an important new partnership between CTWD, the Animae Caribe Film and New Media Festival, and the Trinidad and Tobago Film Company, that envisions Trinidad and Tobago films holding an increased platform and building a stronger profile on the world stage.

 

Frances-Anne Solomon, CEO of CTWD said: “We are delighted to be working with these two extremely important local organizations in a sustainable partnership that will bridge the gap between local production and the international market and take the local industry to the next stage.”

 

Carla Foderingham, CEO of the TTFC, said."The CTWD-led workshop is timely as the commercialization of local content is the next natural area of focus for local filmmakers and by extension the TTFC."

 

The workshop will cover principles of marketing and distribution of Caribbean content, and ways to work with international distributors. Solomon added “We know these are areas where local producers can benefit from a deeper and better understanding of skilled practice.”

 

Animae Caribe’s CEO and Founder Camille Selvon Abrahams summed it up: “Our partnership with CTWD is necessary and integral to the development of our industry going forward, as it connects us to the Bigger Picture.”

 

The cost of the workshop is $175TT, with a special discounted rate for students of $50.

 

ENDS

For more information about the CTWD International Film Distribution Workshop on November 19, 2011, pls call 701 4722 or RSVP email info@caribbeantales-worldwide.com.