A Bahamian produced film "Cargo" has been selected to participate at the 2012 CaribbeanTales Incubator program during the Toronto International Film Festival. Cargo is the third feature from award-winning director, Kareem Mortimer.
Cargo tells the story of an immigration officer, Kevin, who becomes a human smuggler to pay off a debt, and his choices affect the lives of three immigrants. These immigrants include a stateless Haitian-Bahamian man, a Cuban hustler and a seventeen-year-old Haitian girl.
Mortimer, who also directed the award winning, "Children Of God" and the family film "Wind Jammers" said, "'Cargo' speaks to how far we are all willing to go to ensure a better life for ourselves and the people we love. This film is specific to the Caribbean but applicable to audiences all over the world."
The Incubator program is a competitive five-day intensive program that includes networking opportunities, a Market Lab, and a Pitching Breakfast with industry representatives. The CaribbeanTales Showcase and Incubator takes place at the Harbourfront Center during the world-renowned Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), offering cross-promotional opportunities. Six projects have been selected including 'Cargo'.
Mortimer said, "CaribbeanTales is a pioneer in how it supports Caribbean films and its storytellers. I am grateful to be a part of such a wonderful program that will help launch one of my most personal projects to date."
For more information on the upcoming production of "Cargo", visit www.mercuryrisingmedia.com.
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