Workshop for Tobago film-makers

The Tobago Jazz Film Festival, presented by Flow and the ttff, will be held from April 21 to 25.

Fifteen participants will get the opportunity to strengthen their film-making skills under the guidance of experienced film professionals including Tobagonian film-maker Jared Prima, former UWI film school lecturer and founder of the ttff Dr Bruce Paddington and screenwriter, actor and director Tony Hall. Training will include the basics of film production, scriptwriting, camera and sound, said a media release.

According to co-ordinator of the festival, Melvina Hazard: “This is for anyone working in a film-related field, whether in a video production house, TV or as an independent film-maker.

Tobago has a growing pool of talented visual artists and film-makers and we are pleased to be providing this opportunity to help further increase industry skills.” While there is no fee for participation, film-makers must submit their CV to submit@ttfilmfestival.

com no later than April 10. Selected participants will be notified within three days of the close of submissions.

The trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) celebrates films from and about the Caribbean and its diaspora, as well as from world cinema, through an annual festival and year-round screenings. In addition, the ttff seeks to facilitate the growth of Caribbean cinema by offering a wide-ranging industry programme and networking opportunities.

For information visit: ttfilmfestival.com