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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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