journalist Kaleem Aftab. 2014 also saw a presentation on the Caribbean Film Mart and Film Database, which will be launched in 2015. Both initiatives—which are co-financed by the ACP Cultures+ Program, funded by the European Union (European Development Fund) and implemented by the ACP Group of States—are intended to strengthen the production and distribution of Caribbean films through two main actions: the implementation of a film market through the framework of the annual ttff, and the development of an online database of regional films and filmmakers. Outside of September, the ttff has a programme of free film screenings that takes place in communities across the country. The Festival also holds occasional screenings at its Port-of-Spain headquarters. Main initiatives Promoting Caribbean films The Trinidad and Tobago film festival is a celebration of the best in film from the English, French, Spanish and Dutch Caribbean, as well as the Caribbean diaspora. The festival also curates films from contemporary world cinema. Promoting the Caribbean film industry The festival seeks to promote indigenous filmmaking not only through screening films by local and regional filmmakers, but also by hosting guests, and workshops on technical aspects of filmmaking, as well as panel discussions on marketing, co-productions etc., and networking events. Reaching out to rural communities In keeping with its tagline—"You’re in Focus"—the festival is committed to promoting the culture of viewing indigenous films throughout Trinidad and Tobago by hosting film screenings in communities outside of the main urban centres. These screenings are free of charge to the public. Prizes One of the main features of the festival is the awarding of prizes to the best films. Juries made up of local, regional and international film industry professionals awards prizes for Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Short Film, Best Trinidad and Tobago Feature and Best Trinidad and Tobago Short, among other prizes. Each award comes with a cash prize. In addition, there are audience awards for Best Dramatic Feature, Best Documentary Feature and Best Short Film. See also Cinema of the Caribbean References External links The official ttff website The Trinidad & Tobago Film Company Recurring events established in 2006 2006 establishments in Trinidad and Tobago Film festivals in Trinidad and Tobago Annual events in Trinidad and Tobago Autumn events in Trinidad and Tobago