Caribbean Tales Media Group Announces CCH Pounder as Steering Group Member for Cross Continental Forum
Caribbean TalesMedia Group is proud to announce that acclaimed actor and activist CCH Pounder has joined the Steering Group of its Cross Continental Forum, (CCF), bringing her visionary leadership to this successful global initiative.
Actor CCH Pounder and Producer Paul Garnes at the 2024 Cross Continental Forum.
CCF 2025: Decolonizing Co-Production
Set to take place from June 14–18, 2025, in the breathtaking island of Barbados, the second Cross Continental Forum aims to stimulate co-productions between Black and global majority producers from Canada, the Caribbean, the UK, and Africa, and is poised to become an unmissable annual event for industry leaders, storytellers, and change-makers from around the world. This event is supported by the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Invest Barbados
Key Activities
Building on the success of its inaugural 2024 event that featured luminaries like CCH Pounder and producer Paul Garnes (Ava DuVernay’s Origin), attendees of the 2025 forum will enjoy an immersive and insightful experience, with activities including:
Co-Production Lab (May 2025)
- Incentives and rebates across territories
- Legal frameworks for multi-territory co-productions
- Combined funding from UK, Canada, Africa, EU and the Caribbean
- Co-production and distribution strategies
- Co-producing storytelling
De-Colonising Co-Production Forum (June 14-18, 2025)
- Matchmaking for UK, Canadian, African, EU and Caribbean producers
- Access to buyers, distributors, and financiers
- Focus on sustainable partnerships
Pitch Showcase
- Producers present their co-production ready projects to a panel of Film and TV Experts.
Who Should Apply?
The CCF is calling Documentary, Feature Film, and TV Series producers from the UK, Canada, Africa, EU and the Caribbean who meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be of Black/Caribbean/African diaspora/heritage, or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour)/Global Majority descent.
- Have successfully produced at least one full-length project domestically and are ready to “level up” into international co-production.
- Hold at least 51% ownership in a functional production company.
- Have a project in development with international co-production potential.
How to Apply
Submit your application at HERE
Applications close on March 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
Conclusion
CCF 2025 is an extraordinary opportunity for producers to connect, collaborate, and co-create innovative and impactful content. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the Cross Continental Forum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the Cross Continental Forum?
A: The Cross Continental Forum aims to stimulate co-productions between Black and global majority producers from Canada, the Caribbean, the UK, and Africa, and is poised to become an unmissable annual event for industry leaders, storytellers, and change-makers from around the world.
Q: Who should apply to the Cross Continental Forum?
A: The CCF is calling Documentary, Feature Film, and TV Series producers from the UK, Canada, Africa, EU and the Caribbean who meet the specified criteria.
Q: What are the key activities of the Cross Continental Forum?
A: The forum will feature a Co-Production Lab, De-Colonising Co-Production Forum, Pitch Showcase, and other activities designed to foster collaboration and co-creation.
Q: How do I apply to the Cross Continental Forum?
A: Submit your application at HERE by March 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
Q: What is the deadline for applications?
A: Applications close on March 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
For inquiries and additional information, please contact: [email protected]
About the CCF – A Global Call for Innovation
The Cross Continental Forum serves as a dynamic space for global film and television co-productions. Specifically designed to bridge connections between the UK, Canada, Africa, the EU, and the Caribbean, this five-day forum aims to create a collaborative environment where high-level producers, experts and professionals explore synergies, share expertise, and build partnerships that will drive innovation and trade within the film industry.
About CaribbeanTales Media Group
CaribbeanTales Media Group is a multifaceted media organization dedicated to creating platforms and audiences for Caribbean-themed stories and talent globally. Their activities include film and television productions, film festivals, distribution networks, and training programs that support diverse filmmakers in reaching international markets
CCF 2025 is brought to life by a distinguished Steering Committee, including Frances-Anne Solomon (CEO, CaribbeanTales Media Group), Andrew Millington (Head, Department of Creative and Performing Arts – UWI Cave Hill,), actor and activist CCH Pounder (Avatar, The Shield, NCIS New Orleans), Cultural Industries Specialist Dr. Keith Nurse (Founding Chair, CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution, and president of COSTAAT), Zikethiwe Ngcobo (CEO, Fuzebox Entertainment, South Africa), businessman John Reid (Corporate Executive / Small Business Entrepreneur), Agnieszka Moody (Head of International Relations at British Film Institute), and international event producer Diana Webley (Event Director, CaribbeanTales Media Group).