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Presentation to the Conference on the Economy (COTE)
OCTOBER 2011
- Hollywood Reporter (Top American Entertainment Trade Publication)
Animated Feature Budget range: USD 10 M-n to USD 100 M-n
"Culturally Amazing. Very stimulating creatively. The scenery is very striking with a wide range of
architecture. This is an experience I will take away with me. I feel like I've grown."
- Director/Producer, "KIN" (2010) Student Short Film, Columbia University.
Developmental Pillar #5 The Government’s Manifesto states:
“A More Diversified, Knowledge Intensive Economy – Building on the Native Genius
of Our People”
The local Film (A-V) Industry pre-2005 operated with limited Government support. The industry was earmarked as one of the sectors through which economic diversification could be achieved. The TTFC was established in 2005 and began operations in 2007 madated to develop the national Film (Audio-Visual) Industry.
Minister Stephen Cadiz addresses students at the SSSFF Awards
To establish Trinidad and Tobago as a premier film and television production centre…
… resulting in the generation of:
employment and investment
the provision of training opportunities
and the creation of national wealth…
…thereby ensuring a sustained competitive presence in the global film marketplace.
TTFC is a ‘Development Agency’ mandated to: 1.Develop the National A-V Industry
2.Promote T&T as a premier location for filming
Opportunities “Develop the Enabling Environment for the
Trinidad & Tobago Audio-Visual (A-V) Industry”
Scene from “Rose Calypso Diva”
Strategic Plan for the Film Industry (2005)
Trinidad & Tobago Film Company (2005)
Relief on V.A.T. and Duties on importation of DVD’s (2006)
‘150% Rebate on Tax’ incentive (2006) [to be operationalized]
Production Expenditure Rebate Grants (2006)
Feature Film Programme (2006)
Enabling Environment setting the stage for opportunity
Producers of “LIMBO” receive rebate ‘Sold Out’ Premiere of Limbo at ttff 11
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT “Supporting the Development of More Internationally
Competitive Local Content”
P.A.S.D. (Production Assistance & Script Development) Intro -2004 A total of 128 projects awarded [49 Productions & 27 Scripts complete] Range of Grants: TT$3,000 to TT$100,000
Feature Film Intro - 2007 One (1) film complete - “Calypso Rose - Lioness of the Jungle” One (1) film currently in post-production - “Between Friends” Short Call Intro - 2009 - Two (2) calls for applications - Nine (9) projects awarded - Six (6) are in post production
Content Development OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS
Award-winning PASD Production
T&T FILM SUCCESSES •‘Mas’ Icon extraordinaire – Peter Minshall – his genius chronicled •Best Documentary for Cinematography at the Chagrin Falls International Documentary Festival •Best Short Documentary at New York International Film Festival •Multiple nominations & amazing reviews
T&T FILM SUCCESSES •Documenting the life of TWO dance icons of T&T •Winner of “Best Local Film” at the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival ’10 •Screened at the UTT Dance Film Festival (11-13th Nov)
T&T FILM SUCCESSES Hit for Six Six (6) international Film Festivals and screenings One (1) Regional Film Festivals Theatrical release in Trinidad and Jamaica
Vegetarian Super Machine Two (2) international Film Festivals and screenings Two (2) Regional Film Festivals Two (2) Local Film Festivals
Calypso at Dirty Jims Three (3) International Film Festivals
T&T FILM SUCCESSES Westwood Park DVD Season One for sale on Amazon.com Series shown on Television in Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean, New York,
London and Nigeria.
JAB Eight (8) international Film Festivals and screenings Three (3) Regional Film Festivals One (1) Local Film Festival
Coolie Pink and Green Two (2) International Film Festivals One (1) Local Film Festival
Literature Adaptations – Application Deadline Oct 30! Call by stakeholders to provide a mechanism through which classic
Caribbean literature can be adapted for screen
Review of all TTFC Equity / PASD Contracts Continuous review of Content Programmes and Contracts
Content Development WAY FORWARD
On-set of “The Cool Boys”
On-set of “The MidNite Affair”
A SKILLED WORKFORCE “The Development of a Trained Cadre of
A-V Industry Professionals”
Learning the art of using camera tricks
Award-winning Director Francis Escayg facilitates in-reach session
The TTFC has recognized that the sustainability of the T&T A-V industry is contingent upon the development of international standard technical skills by domestic A-V professionals
Interns Placement on local & int’l. productions Bursaries In support of U.W.I. B.A. in Film Studies Secondary Schools Short Film Festival Training & Experience for the ‘youth’ Stakeholder Training Workshops Hosting of workshops on a range of Industry specific issues e.g Intellectual Property
Skilled Workforce Opportunities
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100150200250300350
2007 2008 2009 2010
No. of persons receiving certified, film related
training in T&T
Advocacy for Professional Development Programmes (entrepreneurial skills; enhance Business Development capabilities) – MoE, COSTATT, SBCS …
Extend Bursary Support (Digital and New Media Programme at UTT)
Creation of Standards (alliance with National Training Agency)
TTFC facilitated training programmes (Business Plan writing, Budgeting, Marketing & Distribution)
Skilled Workforce WAY FORWARD
“We got quite a lot of Trinidadian technicians on the film. Over forty, in fact we have more Trinidadians working on the film than Norwegians. We have trainees from the UWI Film Programme…”
- Petter Borgli of SF Norge, "LIMBO" (2009)
Successes Secondary Schools Short Film Festival - Trained over 450 students (2010-11) - Schools from Roxborough to Matelot
Successes
Successes UWI B.A. in Film Studies - Trained over 100 students - Many have gone on to be highly-acclaimed - Over (20) TTFC Bursaries granted
TTFC signs MOU with UWI BA in Film TTFC meets with BA Students
BA Student Nick Attin screened his film “Little Boy Blue” at TIFF 11
with support from TTFC
Successes UTT Diploma in Media Studies - Trained over 300 students - Animae Caribe in its 10th year
Marketing T+T Culture
“Marketing & Consumer Development” [Location and Content]
Support to National Film Festivals Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival (TTFF) – 2011: 6th Anniversary Animae Caribe Animation & New Media Festival – 2011: 10th Anniversary Outreach Programmes To sensitize youth and develop appetite for local content – est. 1798 persons Sponsorship of T&T producers to attend International Film Festivals Portobello, Cannes, Moscow Film Nights Monthly Community project – 13 conducted T&T Diaspora Film Festivals New York (Jun 2010); London (Sep. 2010) Traveling Caribbean Film Showcase T&T TV Film Festival
Marketing T&T Culture
TTFC Funded Projects awarded at ttff 11
Positive & Pregnant Chinee Girl Classical Steel
Social Awareness
Award
Best Short Film –
People’s Choice
Best Short Special Mention
OVER 5,000 PERSONS ATTENDED THE MAIN SCREENINGS OF ttff 11
Diaspora Film Festivals Miami, Toronto, New York, London Establish M&D Advisory Committe Case Study (Blueprint) “Dark Tales From Paradise” Best Village Film Festival Alliances with MOE and other related agencies Viewership surveys
MarketingT&TCulture
Screening “Dark Tales From Paradise” in London – Sep ‘10
“Position Trinidad And Tobago as a Premier Location for Film in the Global Marketplace” [LOCATION: T&T!]
Marketing T&T Culture
Minister Stephen Cadiz meets with the crew of Ghost Hunters International
Location: T&T! Opportunities
“World’s Strictest Parents” films on-location in June 2011
35%
Location: T&T! Opportunities
“…Trinidad and Tobago was a real highlight - full of interesting people, history, amazing landscapes and of course, delicious food…I am enjoying Trinidad tremendously. The food
I have tasted has been sensational!” - Celebrity Chef, writer and restaurateur Gary Rhodes, BBC's "Master Chef" , "Hell’s
Kitchen", ITV1’s "Saturday Cooks" and UKTV’s "Local Food Heroes" (2008)
"The local crew we hired was excellent, enthusiastic and shall be my new, close friends for life. And your actors were … Each
and every person I came in contact with contributed to the heart and soul of this remarkable film..."
-Betsy Palmieri, Second Assistant Director, Member of the Director's Guild of America. "THE REBEL HEART" (2007)
Multiplier Effect
While the quantity of Facilitations has decreased, the revenue spent on location has increased due to the 30% cash rebate and development of a brand.
Revenue Trends
Employment Trends
LOOKING AHEAD AREAS FOR GROWTH Recognition of the A-V Industry’s Potential for economic
and social transformation
TTFC hosts Film Nights in Blanchisseuse
LOOKING AHEAD AREAS FOR GROWTH The promotion of a National Identity
Scenes from the Award-Winning Local
Documentary - JAB
LOOKING AHEAD AREAS FOR GROWTH Increased funding from the Financial Institutions & the
Corporate Sector
LOOKING AHEAD AREAS FOR GROWTH ‘Getting It Out There’ – Marketing & Distribution
• Local Cinemas • Diaspora Markets • International Markets (EPA | Canada –
CARIFORUM)
LOOKING AHEAD AREAS FOR GROWTH Business Modeling for the A-V Sector
Budgeting Production
Management Product Placement Recoupment Rights & Royalties
LOOKING AHEAD AREAS FOR GROWTH Standardization & Regulations
AV Sector Associations
Updated Legislation Incentives Inter-agency
synergies
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