Festival Partner Program

Become an Official
Caribbean Film Festival Partner

Help shape the future of Caribbean cinema by recommending outstanding films from your festival for Caribbean Film Awards nomination consideration.

About the Program

The Caribbean Film Awards is building a collaborative network of respected Caribbean film festivals from around the world. Our Festival Partner Program recognizes organizations committed to celebrating excellence in Caribbean storytelling and provides an opportunity for participating festivals to recommend exceptional films for annual Caribbean Film Awards nomination consideration.

Rather than relying solely on open submissions, we believe the region's leading film festivals are uniquely positioned to identify remarkable films that deserve international recognition. Through this initiative, we hope to strengthen collaboration across the Caribbean film community while elevating filmmakers and their work on a global stage.

Who Should Apply

This Program Is Intended For

Caribbean Film Festival Directors
Festival Executive Directors
Festival Programmers
Artistic Directors
Programming Committees
Organizations showcasing Caribbean films or filmmakers
Partnership Benefits

Why Partner With Us

Recommend Films

Submit outstanding films from your festival for annual Caribbean Film Awards nomination consideration.

Exclusive Network

Join a curated circle of respected Caribbean film festivals worldwide.

International Visibility

Elevate your festival's profile on a global stage.

Elevate Filmmakers

Help Caribbean filmmakers gain the international recognition they deserve.

Official Recognition

Be publicly designated as an Official Caribbean Film Awards Festival Partner.

Industry Relationships

Build stronger connections across the Caribbean film industry.

Partnership Criteria

Our Selection Process

We are intentionally building a small, highly respected network of festival partners.

To maintain the integrity and prestige of the Caribbean Film Awards, each partnership application undergoes a careful review.

Ideal Partners Demonstrate
A strong reputation for programming quality Caribbean films
A commitment to supporting Caribbean filmmakers
Professional festival operations
Transparent film selection practices
A history of showcasing diverse Caribbean voices
A desire to collaborate with fellow Caribbean film organizations

Please note: Partnership approval is not automatic. We carefully evaluate each application to ensure alignment with our mission and long-term vision.

Application

Festival Partnership Application

Join the Movement

The Caribbean Film Awards is committed to celebrating the very best of Caribbean cinema. By partnering with film festivals throughout the Caribbean and the global diaspora, we can collectively create more opportunities, recognition, and visibility for the filmmakers whose stories deserve to be seen around the world.

We look forward to learning more about your festival and exploring how we can work together.