FILM FESTIVAL SCREENS A GOOD ONE TONIGHT AT HARBOURFRONT

CTFF CONTINUES THIS EVENING WITH A RAP STAR AND A PUERTO RICO SEA GODDESS

Garcia shoots Daughter of the Sea
The party started last night with the opening night of Caribbean movies and happy fans. The 18th annual Caribbean Tales Film Festival kicked off its 16 day run at the Harbourfront Centre.
If you are reading this and it is Thursday, put down the paper and order tickets for tonight now because CTFF’s Day 2 might be a sell-out. It happens this evening at 7 pm back at Harbourfront.
Tonight’s theme is "Standout Shorts," featuring eight short films that explore various aspects of Caribbean culture, from a movie about a Caribbean Sea Goddess to a Black British, Black and White Duppy.

Director/Writer Alexia Garcia right

The Caribbean Camera's top pick of the night is "Daughter of the Sea," a Puerto Rican colour film. After the death of her grandfather, a young woman experiences a spiritual awakening when she is called by Yemaya, the orisha Goddess of the Sea. The film boasts an all-woman cast, not counting a dead grandfather who wanders the garden like a comatose zombie. Written and directed by Puerto Rico’s Alexis Garcia, it stars American rapper Princess Nokia.

Princess Nokia is a popular NYC rap singer

The plot of this haunting and chilling short it straight forward, "Daughter of the Sea" tells the story of a young woman (Princess Nokia.) grappling with grief after her grandfather's passing. Her life takes a transformative turn when she is summoned by Yemaya, the Goddess of the Sea. As she embarks on a spiritual journey, she discovers her inner strength and female connection to her Caribbean family,
Director/Writer Alexis Garcia introduces us to the often-marginalized beliefs and sacred practices of the traditional Afro-Caribbean culture in Puerto Rico. The movie observes the spiritual transformation of Yanise, who experiences a profound connection to African beliefs during her seaside encounter with the divine feminine goddess Yemayá.
Films also showing tonight include: Paria's Pearl; Vwé Kafé; A Pile of Dirt; Fantastic Friday; Tabanca; and Black & White Duppy.

Princess Noika is called to the sea by the Godess
CTFF continues this Friday at 7 pm at the Harbourfront Centre. There will be three short films featured in the evening Caribbean x Queer program. These films are: "My Maxi" (4 minutes); My Lady of the Camellia (15 minutes); and Raw Materials (32 minutes).
SIDEBAR
International Awards Galore For Daughter of the Sea.
Since its first showing of "Daughter of the Sea" in 2023 has won a number of important film fest prizes including:
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival (2023):
* Winner February Award for Best Short Film: "Daughter of the Sea"
Paris Independent Film Festival (2023):
* Winner Festival Award: Festival Director's Award for "Daughter of the Sea"
Green Mountain Film Festival (GMFF) (2023):
* Winner Jury Prize for Best Director: "Daughter of the Sea"
Oregon,BendFilm Festival (2022):
* Winner Best Indigenous Short: "Daughter of the Sea"
Palm Springs Official Latino Film and Arts Festival (2022):
* Winner Jury Award for "Daughter of the Sea"
NYC International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (2022):
* Winner IPRHFF Award for Best Live Action Short Film
Skopje Art Film Awards (2022):
* Winner August Award for Best Director: "Daughter of the Sea"
Cannes World Film Festival (2022):
* Winner Monthly Award for Best Latino/Hispanic Short: "Daughter of the Sea"
Texas Festival de Cine Latino Americano:
* Winner FDCLA Award, All Power To The People Award for "Daughter of the Sea"
These awards showcase the recognition and acclaim that "Daughter of the Sea" received at various film festivals.






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