Caribbean International Film Festival 2024

In an attempt to preserve the rich history of a dying tradition in the wake of economic struggles brought on by the tourism industry, this lyrical film weaves documentary footage with animated sequences of young Amari's drawings, using a touch of magical realism to explore the divide between past and present and new interpretations of old traditions.

Natalia, the owner of a restaurant on the happy island of Aruba, struggles to keep her business afloat. We follow her on one of the busiest days of the year as she deals with unsatisfied customers, her problematic brother, and continuous cancelled reservations.

Tingum, a young Bahamian mixed-race vampire on the sun-drenched island of Eleuthera, Bahamas, desperately tries to save her vampire parents' crumbling marriage. As she narrates the story through poignant voiceover, Tingum grapples with the complexities of her own identity, her parents’ betrayals, and the hard reality that not every story ends with a fairytale resolution.

A look at the contentious past-time of kite-flying, seen by kite lovers as sources of comfort and even symbolic representations of themselves, while seen as a constant source of irritation to many others in the Barbadian community.

With a backdrop of civil unrest in the United States, a Jamaican immigrant gives her and her troubled pre-teen a reprieve with his first trip to her homeland. As they ease into the change of pace, Mom gets shocking news that forces her to make a life-changing decision.

This film contains references to a school shooting, which may be distressing for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

A story of disability and inclusion from the point of view of a child, based on the filmmaker’s own life.

British-born Nikki Hastings reluctantly travels to the island of Trinidad to scatter the ashes of her estranged grandmother. Accompanied by her polar-opposite, free-wheeling cousin, Jade, and her unreliable old car Goldie, they embark on a memorable journey across the country.

An emotional tale of how the enduring love between a young boy and his grandfather bridges the gap between generations.

Amidst the bustling streets of San Francisco, WhatsApp audio messages become the filmmaker’s sole connection to his mother after several years of exile. Now, her yearning for reunion hinges on the fragile hope of the Biden Administration’s Humanitarian Parole for Cubans. Wrestling with the dissonance of academic challenges and the relentless hum of rent worries, this film takes the form of a love letter echoing the filmmaker’s present.

This vibrant film plants the audience in the midst of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, also known as the greatest show on earth. Join us to “play mas”!

This touching film highlights the role of women in the fishing industry, sustainable development, and the future of the ocean. Expect a healthy portion of broken gender norms, community resilience, and lessons on knowledge transfer.