Turks & Caicos International Film Festival Kicks off November 11th

NOVEMBER 2, 2022: PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS— The highly anticipated Turks & Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) is all set for its 4th year of celebrating filmmaking with meaningful impact and purpose in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Since its inception in 2019, TCIFF has grown year over year. Those in the know can now look forward to a packed weekend of screenings, panels, and cocktails featuring celebrities, filmmakers, environmental enthusiasts, and spectators alike.

“We are so excited about this year’s festival. One of the main goals for this year is to shine a spotlight on local talent and make strides toward establishing the Turks and Caicos Islands as a media centre in the Caribbean. Karen Whitt, Chairman of the Festival, said, “The festival has always sought to highlight the Turks and Caicos Islands, particularly from an environmental standpoint. With three years of successful outreach and meaningful connections established in the area of conservation under our belt, we now hope to highlight the beauty of the talented people of these islands”.

TCIFF has invited seasoned Hollywood veterans along with local talent to take part in informative panels and host Q&A sessions to speak about not only their craft, but also how to transition from the starting point of creative enthusiast to a career doing what you love.

“Just one look at our line-up of panels and you’ll see the focus is almost entirely on Turks and Caicos talent.” Whitt said, “The Sharing our Stories puts the spotlight on local filmmakers and writers. Building Our Future gets the government involved in how we can establish ourselves within the film industry. Storytelling by Design showcases our local fashion and costume talent and helps to illustrate the way forward for anyone with similar passions. And our Panel on Progress focuses on the efforts that are being made to preserve the natural beauty of this country. “

This year’s premiere will include the highly anticipated movie ‘The Woman King’, starring Viola Davis; and the American comedy-drama Queen of Glory, written and directed by, and starring, Nana Mensah in her directorial debut.

Other screenings will include Pixar’s Animated Film, Luca, which will play during an outdoor screening at Beaches Resort, and several short films, including those inspired by our own filmmakers, which will debut on Saturday at The Shore Club.

“We encourage people to visit our website to see the schedules and screening times,” Whitt said. “We further encourage everyone to attend our panels. We have a great group of professionals, including celebrities, CEOs, and our very own local experts who will speak on various topics.”

The film festival takes place from November 11–13, 2022 at the award-winning Shore Club Resort, with a unique featured event at the Beaches Resort. Interested patrons looking to purchase tickets for this year’s festivities are encouraged to visit the TCIFF website at www.tciff.org.

Photo caption:  L-R Dwyane Krzanowski, Karen Whitt, Vivian Tyson, Todeline Defralien