Caribbean shorts for Children and Families

Screened in collaboration with Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival (TTFF)

Crossroads: Big Stories for Little Ones. Short Caribbean films for children and families

THE HIP HOPS, Dominica, 4 mins
A story of disability and inclusion from the point of view of a child, based on the filmmaker's own life.

EVANGELINE, Canada, 1 min
Inspired by Trinidadian folklore and the haunting figure of the Douen, the film follows Evangeline, a wire figurine based on the artist's goddaughter, who becomes lost in a mysterious forest. Rooted in the traditional wire-bending craft associated with carnival, the film brings local legend to life through a distinctly Caribbean lens. With an “if you know, you know” approach, it invites Trinidadians to recognise the story instantly while others must uncover its deeper layers.

LITTLE MOKO, Trinidad & Tobago, 15 mins
Due to the global pandemic, Trinidad and Tobago had to cancel ‘The Greatest Show on Earth'. In 2021, there was no Carnival, but culture can't be canceled. Featuring music by Freetown Collective, ‘Little Moko' follows Adianka's journey to learn the art of stilt-walking.

SMILE, Trinidad and Tobago, 2 mins
‘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.

GODS OF THE UNIVERSE: RISE OF TEH STAR CHILD, Trinidad and Tobago, 20 mins
Advanced beings must train star children to guide humanity to the next stage of evolution before a catastrophic event destroys Earth, but their methods differ and time is running out.

TALSIMAN THE GOAT, Jamaica, 10 mins
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?