Major Caribbean Films to Premiere in Toronto

Toronto, Aug 29. -The international curtain will shortly go up in Toronto for the premiere of three significant Caribbean films at the 2011 Caribbean Tales Toronto Film Showcase.The trio of major Caribbean cinematic offerings will be screened during the sixth annual action-packed Showcase set for "Hollywood North" at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto from September 7 to 17, 2011.

"Calypso Rose: The Lioness of the Jungle", a documentary about the impact of the Trinidadian queen of soca music; "Ghett'a Life", a new Jamaican film with positive messages of overcoming adversity and ignorance; and Antigua's "The Skin", a film on Caribbean mythology, will play in Toronto.

"We are overjoyed to present the North American premiere of not just the latest Caribbean films, but the best of the brightest of Caribbean filmmakers at our September 2011 showcase," said Frances-Anne Solomon, CEO of Caribbean Tales Worldwide Distribution.

She added that many other exciting films will be screened during the 10-day showcase which also features a market access incubator for Caribbean filmmakers.

Following the opening reception at Lakeshore Terrace on Wednesday, September 7, patrons will screen the Pascale Obolo-directed documentary about Calypso Rose, which will be followed by a live question and answer session with the uncontested diva of calypso music.

The Toronto Showcase, among other goals, aims to raise the international profile of Caribbean film, support the growth of a vibrant world-class Caribbean film and television industry, and serve as a platform for promoting the Caribbean as a premier warm weather travel destination and location for film production. (Prensa Latina)