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A young boy lays in a blanket with his eyes closed and his hands in prayer

TTFF: Caribbean Shorts for Families

Sun 10 May 2026 11:30
50 mins (total)
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Overview

Part of the Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival, four short films included in one screening.

Crossroads is a new screening series bringing bold, contemporary Caribbean films to cinemas across South East England. Curated from standout titles at the Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival, each event offers audiences the chance to experience powerful, visually striking stories rarely seen on UK screens. 

From intimate dramas to urgent, politically resonant work, Crossroads invites you to discover the richness and energy of Caribbean cinema – and to encounter new voices, perspectives, and worlds.

Come meet the Caribbean through contemporary cinema!

See all shorts titles listed below.

Talisman the Goat

This is the story of Talisman, a very unusual goat, who leaves his home on Goat Island to go in search of fresh water. He traverses extraordinary landscapes to finally arrive at Fresh Water Cave. There he encounters Alcos. But who is Alcos?

Directors: Laura Facey and Adrian Lopez

Year: 2025

Country: Jamaica

Fiction animation / 10 minutes

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Four paper-made characters animated as a ballet dance

The Hip Hops

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

Director: Sandra Vivas 

Year: 2024

Country: Dominica 

Animation / 4 minutes

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Smile

‘Smile’ (shot on a smart phone) is a stop-motion film that explores the hidden pain people often mask with a smile. Through striking visuals and without the use of dialogue, the film uses light and shadow to contrast moments of forced joy with the darkness of internal struggle. Each frame is carefully animated to convey emotion, creating a powerful narrative that speaks directly to the heart.

Director: Nigel Williams

Year: 2022

Country: Trinidad and Tobago

Fiction / 2 minutes

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A young boy lays in a blanket with his eyes closed and his hands in prayer

Charlotteville Tails

In Tobago, where beauty and suffering sometimes go hand in hand, three children from the fi shing village of Charlotteville embark on a mission to help dogs in need. Through their simple actions and voices, Emily, Kaija and Zakii bring hope, delivering a powerful and urgent message on behalf of animals.

Director: Elspeth Duncan

Year: 2025

Country: Trinidad and Tobago

Documentary / 34 minutes

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