films we think you'll love
the forgotten boys
Three young men find purpose in a prison-based debate team led by journalist Debbie Jacob.
soca in she samba
David Rudder travels to Bahia in Brazil in search of the ‘Bahia Gyal’ the subject of his winning road march
bim
After a life of violence and crime, a man becomes part of the political movement towards Trinidad and Tobago's independence. It won’t be long, however, before his violent past catches up with him.
salt of the earth
When parang was born in Trinidad, it was played by workers in the cocoa plantations as entertainment for their families and friends after a hard day’s labour. Salt of the Earth explores this ancient music tradition called parang and the ones who made it survive.
party done
Popular TV host, Ian Alleyne, uses viewer tips to try to make a dent in Trinidad's soaring murder and crime rate. But, will his controversial techniques put him at odds with criminals and the law?Popular TV host, Ian Alleyne, uses viewer tips to try to make a dent in Trinidad's soaring murder and crime rate. But, will his controversial techniques put him at odds with criminals and the law?
no soca no life
A young girl from an impoverished community betrays her mother’s wish to not sing soca music.
after mas
After Mas tells the story of a love that flourishes under the cover of darkness during the festival of J'ouvert on the streets of Port-of-Spain.
she paradise
A teenage girl finds that becoming a glamorous soca-music dancer is a lot harder than she first reckoned.
new in
disposable
Disposable is a short documentary exploring the work being done by organizations and private citizens as they attempt to promote a viable recycling programme in Trinidad & Tobago.
metiver in paramin
A project was created to introduce vetiver grass to Paramin (a hilly village in Trinidad & Tobago) to help solve major soil and water issues in the area. This film explores the lesser known history of the unique plant, commonly called by its local name... Metiver.
small change
Small Change is a climate change documentary which focuses on Trinidad & Tobago's economy, and moves which can be made in the grassroots, private and public sectors to improve the environment, while having significant social and economic benefits for the country.
la gaita
Despite their differences, brothers Willy and Tito agree on one thing: that their quest in life is to use their music to help the lonely and the broken to accept themselves during what some consider to be the loneliest and most vulnerable time of the year… Christmas.
salt of the earth
When parang was born in Trinidad, it was played by workers in the cocoa plantations as entertainment for their families and friends after a hard day’s labour. Salt of the Earth explores this ancient music tradition called parang and the ones who made it survive.
jab! the blue devils of paramin
This 46-minute documentary, filmed in the two weeks leading up to Carnival, follows Kootoo, King Devil, as he prepares with his three brothers to once again win the village competition for the most convincing devil band.
no bois man no fraid
Two internationally certified, multi-disciplined, Trinidadian martial artists re-discover their roots in the unique Trinidadian martial art of Kalinda or Stickfighting, and are accepted for mentorship by living legends of the art, as they enter the potentially lethal arena of the Gayelle which to them is a ring of liberation!
no soca no life
A young girl from an impoverished community betrays her mother’s wish to not sing soca music.
after mas
After Mas tells the story of a love that flourishes under the cover of darkness during the festival of J'ouvert on the streets of Port-of-Spain.
she paradise
A teenage girl finds that becoming a glamorous soca-music dancer is a lot harder than she first reckoned.
party girl
Trinidad, 1970, just before the Black Power Revolution. A poolside party with an all-white crowd is in full swing. When an unexpected guest arrives, desire leads events to take a different turn.
the knot
After secretly casting love spells on each other, a couple find out that digging deep into the dirt and the heart can reveal truths.
the midnite affair
An American supernatural scholar finds out the hard way that the tales he’s read in books are more than just fiction when he goes to Trinidad and Tobago with his girlfriend and finds himself caught in the middle of some good old fashion voodoo bacchanal.
sin ayo (no goodbye)
Flor Marie remembers tragic events that changed her life 50 years ago.
three minutes
A couple get more than they bargained for in three minutes.