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All three are confirmed to attend the 2nd annual Barbados conference focused on Decolonizing Co-Production for Black Filmmakers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 25, 2025 (Toronto) – Three titans in directing, acting and writing – America’s Ava DuVernay, Trinidad-born Lorraine Toussaint and Jamaica’s Marlon James – respectively have signed on to participate in the 2nd Annual Cross…

This groundbreaking event is supported by the British Film Institute (BFI), the Canada Media Fund (CMF), and Invest Barbados. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 12, 2025 (Toronto) – CaribbeanTales Media Group is proud to announce that acclaimed actor and activist CCH Pounder has joined the leadership of its Cross Continental Forum (CCF), bringing her visionary direction  to this successful global initiative.…

ICYMI: We’ve officially partnered with TEMPO NETWORKS to connect the Caribbean and deliver you the widest selection of original Caribbean content in the world. Check out TEMPO on CaribbeanTales-TV.  Watch all 5 episodes of Garvey’s Ghost by Frances-Anne Solomon; A CaribbeanTales-TV Original online today! A new Caribbean Canadian Comedy: Young Denham Jolly arrives in Toronto in 1955 and boards at…

CaribbeanTales Media Group is excited to announce the premiere of “Garvey’s Ghost,” an original comedy series created by award-winning filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon. The six-episode series will debut on CaribbeanTales-TV, the company’s streaming channel, on September 6th 2024..  “Garvey’s Ghost” follows the hilarious adventures of Marcus Garvey, played by the inimitable Jamaican comedian Owen “Blakka” Ellis (“Gateman”), as a ghost who returns to 1950’s Toronto.…

Exclusive Previews, Announcements, and More to Launch Festival Season on July 27th – July 27th, 2024 (Toronto,ON) – The 19th annual CaribbeanTales International Film Festival launches this festival season on Saturday, July 27th at their brand new office space, The Hub, located at 837 Dundas St. West from 6:00pm to 9:00pm EST. “We are elated…

Join CaribbeanTales on Saturday, July 27th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the grand opening of the CTMG Hub! What’s Included: Exclusive festival trailers for CaribbeanTales International Film Festival, CineFAM Film Festival and hear announcements about The Big Pitch at TIFF and the Red Hot Mixer! Enjoy a special preview of the highly anticipated, new comedy series Garvey’s Ghost, created by award-winning Director, Frances-Anne Solomon and…

It’s been a long A long time coming But I know a change gonna come Oh, yes it will – Sam Cooke In Regina King’s beautiful One Night In Miami, Leslie Odom Jr., playing the singer Sam Cooke, delivers a heart wrenching rendition of “Change Is Gonna Come,” with such anger, hurt and raw indignation…

It’s wonderful seeing Regina King, Chloe Zhao and Michaela Coel taking their well-deserved place at the SAG and Golden Globe Award nominations. As a film director who is also a Black woman, I celebrate this moment and their achievements. Their recognition vindicates all of us who have been struggling in the shadows for so long…