Call for Volunteers- Caribbean Fashion & Arts Feature Festival 2016

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about Festival Development. This festival is in its inaugral year.... the FIRST time it is ever taking place.......

Read the flyer carefully and decide which areas interest you. You can learn a new skill or develop an existing one.... plus it will look good on your CV!

There is no submission deadline but why wait.... 😑

For more information:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=207114236360737&substory_index=0&id=198583420547152

Call for Volunteers- Green Screen- The Environmental Film Festival 2016

Call for VOLUNTEERS!!
GO....you might learn a skill or two.... the job market still sticky !

Deadline for Submission of Name: Friday 30th September 2016
Email: sustaintt@gmail.com
Festival Dates: Tuesday 1st November 2016- Saturday 12th November 2016

Events: Monday 3rd October 2016- Sunday 16th October 2016

Date: Thursday 6th October 2016

Location: Wembley Sports Bar, Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook, Trinidad

Time: 9:00 pm

Cost: $20.00 TT

Host: W.O.R.D

Tip: This is a new one for me... gonna have to get back to you on this.

Date: Saturday 8th October 2016- Saturday 15th October 2016

Location: Various- See Flyer

Time: Various- See Flyer

Cost: None. There might be a small cost to enter the Arts n Craft venue

Host: Santa Rosa First Peoples

Tip: In the least try to witness the Street Parade. There is one in Port of Spain and one in Arima.

Website: http://santarosafirstpeoples.org/

Date: Sunday 9th October 2016

Location: Garden of Queens Hall, Port of Spain

Time: 11am-4pm

Cost: $200 TT

Host: The Patrons of Queen's Hall

Tip:  DO get your tickets early! See the flyer for contact info.

Date: Tuesday 11th October 2016

Location: Kaiso Blues Cafe, 85 Woodford Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Time: 8pm- 11pm

Cost: $60.00 TT

Host: Mark Hardy and Yung Rudd

Tip:  Before you decide to not go to this.... search online for Collis Duranty...you might CHANGE YOUR MIND!! For those who have already been baptized by his voice;  ready yourself for a truly relaxing evening. This weeks' edition of "Unplugged And Chill" comes with a POP UP SALE.... walk with cash.

Date: Wednesday 12th October 2016

Location: Rush Nightclub, #3 Eastern Main Road, Tacarigua, Trinidad

Time: 9pm

Cost: Unknown

Host: A Live Wednesdays 

Tip: I have no tips for this one. I haven't been to Rush, however the two guys on the flyer cute and they will be there. :P 

Date: Thursday 13th October 2016

Location: Kaiso Blues Cafe, 85 Woodford St., Port of Spain, Trinidad

Time: 8pm

Cost: $60.00 TT

Host: Unwined Thursdays

Tip: If you want to hear local rap done in an an acoustic style... this will be a treat.

Date: Saturday 15th October 2016

Location: Bishops Anstey East High School, Trincity Central Road, Trincity, Trinidad

Time: Unkown

Cost: $250.00 TT

Host: Rotary Club of Sangre Grande

Tip: For those who are impatient when it comes to the Christmas Holidays... ENJOY. For the rest of us, might I suggest YouTube ...to build the vibez.

Date:Saturday 15th October 2016

Location: Little Carib Theatre, Woodbrook, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Time: 8pm

Cost: $200.00 TT

Host: Marcia Miranda

Tip: Parking around the Little Carib Theatre can be a bit challenging so go early. In my opinion, Marcia Miranda's specialty is Soca Parang, so don't be surprised if the feeling to dance comes over you.

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Please feel free to share your comments, views and even rants in the comment section below!

Movie Review- Bazodee

Last week Saturday I made the trek to Movietowne to experience Machel Montano’s movie Bazodee. I went in with no expectations, an open mind and swore to myself that I would view it objectively… that lasted all of five minutes.

Now….

Your opinion of Bazodee will be influenced by what you think the movie is supposed to do, or be, or represent. For this I will use a simple scoring system, with a scale of 1 to 10, with:  1 = It Real Fail and 10 = It Real Sell Off! :

      1. A promotion device for Machel Montano the Musician = 7

      2. A promotion device for Machel Montano the Actor= 3

      3.  A promotion device of Trinidad and Tobago = 4

      4.  A promotion device of Soca Music = 6

      5.  An advancement for the Local TT Film Industry = 6

      6.  A quality product that can compete Internationally= 2

      7.  A well developed and interesting story line = 3

      8.  A well edited, tied together story with no loose ends= 4

      9.  Making the audience wine in their seats = 5 

    10. Overall entertainment factor= 5

Total Mean Score= 4.5 = Wait for the DVD

Key: 1- 3= Wait for Cable; 

          4- 6= Wait for the DVD; 

          7- 9= See it in Cinema; 

             10= Find the biggest baddest screen as soon as possible!

Link to Bazodee movie trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a-wKnRx1Y0

Some after thoughts:

• 1.       I am curious to see IF and how Creative TT through Film TT, use this movie as leverage to advance the local Film Industry.
• 2.       Bazodee was able to attract a number of local sponsors and I wonder if that had more to do with a shift in corporate thinking about the film industry, or because it was a Machel Montano project.
• 3.       I wonder if Film TT is in touch with the film’s sponsors to ascertain why they supported Bazodee and seek to provide those same/similar opportunities via other films for corporate TT.

Bazodee..... coming to a country near you!

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Additional Information for who would like to contact FilmTT

The Trinidad & Tobago Film Company Limited (FilmTT) is a state agency established in 2006 to facilitate the development of the film industry in Trinidad and Tobago. As a subsidiary of the Trinidad and Tobago Creative Industries Company Limited (CreativeTT), FilmTT provides logistical support and film commission services such as location scouting and research and acts as a liaison with industry partners, the community, production houses and Government agencies.

FilmTT: www.filmtt.co.tt

CreativeTT: www.creativett.co.tt

1-868-622-1455

 info@creative.co.tt

Call for Submissions- Caribbean Fashion & Arts Feature Festival 2016

" @caribbeanfaff now invites filmmakers; fashion designers; fashion labels; ans students, to submit their fashion film for our inaugural festival, which will take place on November 17th-19th, 2016" Requests for submission forms email caribbeanfaff@gmail.com


Important Dates:
Submission Open: Saturday 1st October- Monday 31st October 2016
Screening Period: Tuesday 1st November- Sunday 6th November 2016
Announcement of Selections: Monday 7th November 2016
Judging Period: Monday 14th November- Friday 18th November 2016
Announcement of Awards: Saturday 19th November 2016


For more information:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153970668377057&substory_index=0&id=687947056

Events: Monday 19th September 2016- Sunday 2nd October 2016

Date:Tuesday 20th September 2016

Location: Kaiso Blues Cafe, 85 Woodford Street, Port-Of- Spain

Cost:$60TT

Time: 8pm- 11pm

Event Host: Yung Rudd and Mark Hardy

Tip: The space is cozy. A delight for the eyes. 

Date: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Location: Big Black Box, 33 Murray Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain
Cost: FREE!!
Time: 7pm- 9pm
Event Host: Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival
Tip: The Big Black Box tends to get very hot! Shorts and sleeveless tops are recommended.

Date:Thursday 22nd September 2016
Location: Kaiso Blues Cafe, 85 Woodford Street, Port Of Spain
Time: 8pm- 11pm
Cost: $80. TT
Tip: Ms, Sylvester is currently performing in "Mahailia the Gospel Musical".... you can expect some serious pipes!

Date: Saturday 24th September 2016
Location: The Big Black Box, 33 Murray Street, Woodbrook, Port-Of-SPain
Time: 7pm- 9pm
Cost: FREE!!
Event Host: Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival
Tip: It is a light show..... if you have issues with light....protect your eyes.

Date: Saturday 24th September 2016
Location: The Big Black Box, 33 Murray Street, Woodbrook, Port-Of-Spain
Time: 11pm- 2:30am
Cost: $60 TT
Event Host: BASS YARD
Tip: Where comfortable clothes and support the Baccanal Bar!

Date: Wednesday 28th September 2016
Location: The Big Black Box, 33 Murray Street, Port-Of-Spain
Time: 7pm- 11:59pm
Cost: $60 TT
Event Host: True Talk No Lie
Tip: Its an OPEN MIC- Feel free to jump up on the stage and perform a piece. For the more on-the-spot- writers.... there will be a word of the night. Prizes to be WON!! You can check out Freetown Collective on YouTube.....

Date: Thursday 29th September 2016
Location: Kaiso Blues Cafe, 85 Woodford Street, Port-of-Spain
Time: 5pm- 9pm
Cost: FREE ENTRY!
Event Host: Multiple
Tip: Walk with money to spend!

Date:Friday 30th September 2016
Location: Central Bank Auditorium, Port of Spain
Time: 6pm- 9pm
Cost: SOLD OUT
Tip: You can view a live stream via The 2 Cents Movement FB page.

Date: Friday 30th September 2016
Location: Kaiso Blues Cafe, 85 Woodford Street, Port-Of-Spain
Time: 8:30pm
Cost:$100. TT
Tip: Check out YouTube for performances from the Professor!

Date: Saturday 1st October 2016
Location: Cipriani College of Labour &Co-Operative Studies, Churchill Roosevelt Highway, Valsayn
Cost: FREE!!
Time: 2pm-5pm
Event Host: CreativeTT- Music TT
Tip: Go prepared to listen and to CONTRIBUTE! Think - Development! Solutions!

Date: Saturday 1st October 2016
Location: Kaiso Blues Cafe, 85 Woodford Street, Port-Of-Spain
Time: 8:30pm
Cost:$100 TT
Tip: The dress code: WHITE!

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For Further Information on Venues:

Kaiso Blues Cafe- 1-868-477-2262
Big Black Box- 1-868-622-1001

OR....check out their Facebook Pages!
#SupportLocal  #CreativeBusinesTnT #CreativeSpaces

The Paramin Blue Devil: Why is it BLUE?

Paramin is an agricultural community nestled in the Northern Mountain Range of Trinidad. It is in a sense closed off from the rest of the island, as the drive into and out of the mountain village consists of difficult terrain that is best navigated by all-terrain vehicles. The Paramin community is known for the band of "Blue Devils" that seem to emerge from the mist of the mountain community and invade the rest of the country during the Carnival season (Late December- Mid- March)….then they disappear, as if in hibernation, until the next Carnival season. 

The blue colour of the devils emerged out of a need. The people of the community did not have access to the black molasses that was the trademark of the "jab", so they experimented with different materials and colours. The use of the blue colour was derived from using Crown Blue Washing Soap which was much more readily available and affordable. The process involves dissolving the soap and applying it over the entire body… horns, fake blood and a skin crawling scream is added for effect. The devils then roam the streets frightening passerby and demanding that they "PAY THE DEVIL!" Only upon receiving money is the person left alone and the devil moves unto its next victim.  No age group or gender is excused from the devils' wrath. 

Every Carnival Monday evening the Paramin community holds an annual Blue Devil Band Competition in the village which is open to the public. The Paramin Blue Devils have become a distinct element in Trinidad's cultural memory and have consistently been able to maintain their place as an active part of the cultural landscape. 

If you would like to hire a Blue Devil Band for an event…..continue reading!

The Undertakers- Paramin Blue Devils Trinidad
Manager: Eustace "Ramon" Pierre
Phone Contact: 1-868-398-9398
They also have a Facebook page with video of the DEVILS in action!!!

#BlueDevils #Trinidad #Paramin #PerformanceArt #CreativeBusinessTnT