Greetings,
You are invited to the first edition of the annual Rollywood International Film Carnival™ will be held in Trinidad and Tobago, on February 12th - 22nd 2020.
Our founder Candice Lela ® will be delighted to host you and your crew in her homeland Trinidad and Tobago, in the Caribbean. You will have the opportunity to attend live theatrical premieres, community outreach screenings, attend seminars, workshops, networking events, location scouting tours, and walk the red carpeting!
This is your opportunity to immerse your self in Trinbagonian Culture, Arts, Fashion, Music and everything Film.
We are inviting Y'all our fellow local, regional and international filmmakers to join us in celebrating all your work.
Win prizes, gain visibility with marketing and distribution opportunities, earn revenue from your content and so much more, in store for you. We look forward to hosting you, enter the ROLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM CARNIVAL 2020,
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, now !!
Submit here: https://filmfreeway.com/Rollywood

The annual Rollywood International Film Carnival will celebrate its first year in February 2020, to be held in Trinidad and Tobago. In commemoration of 'The International Decade for People of African Descent', 2015–2024, was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in a Resolution (68/237) adopted on 23 December 2013.

The theme of the International Decade is "People of African descent: recognition, justice and development, is all-encompassing and fully inclusive of all diverse people. We are grateful for this opportunity, to celebrate our universal diversity, and the success of filmmakers from all ethnicity, heritage and cultures from around the planet, will converge in Trinidad and Tobago, at the first edition of the Rollywood International Film Carnival to be held annually. You are invited to be a part of this momentous occasion.

The Film Carnival is founded by Festival Director, Producer and Location Manager - Candice Lela Rolingson of Trinidad and Tobago. Candice has over twenty years experience in the creative industry and has worked on many international foreign films and commercial projects, filmed on location in the Caribbean region, she was a location scout on 'Home Again', Associate Producer on 'Pendulum' and the creator of the multi-award winning 'Positive Film Series'.

We are supported by a full production crew to make this venture a success.
If you are interested in being a sponsor, strategic partner or investor do contact us at info@candicelela.com for more information.

Awards & Prizes

Get in yuh section !!
All genres of films and content may be accepted by our film festival, from 30 seconds commercials to 90-minute feature films and everything in between, with no restrictions.
We will put your film into its own section based on our screening categories, your level of experience and genre of your film(s), leave it all to us. We would like to give all global filmmakers, access marketing and distribution options. To enable filmmakers from around the world, with the opportunity to earn revenue from your creative works of art, and to celebrate every milestone in your career as a creator.
Filmmaker of the Year Diversity Award
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary
Best Branded Entertainment
New Emerging Filmmaker
Best Student Short film
Best Drama Short film
Best Comedy Short film
Best Horror Short film
Best Thriller Short film
Best Crime Short film
Best Mystery Short film
Best Fantasy Short film
Best Sci-Fi Short film
Best LGBTQ Short film
Best Animation Short film
Best Experimental Film
Best Documentary Short film
Best Indie Short film
Best Student feature
Best Drama feature
Best Comedy feature
Best Horror feature
Best Thriller feature
Best Crime feature
Best Mystery feature
Best Fantasy feature
Best Sci-Fi feature
Best LGBTQ feature
Best Animation feature
Best Experimental feature
Best Documentary feature
Best Indie feature
Best First film by the director
Best Web Series
Best Music Video
Best Trailer or teaser
Best Commercial Video
Best Screenplay Short film

--- CAST & CREW AWARDS ---
Best Director
Best First Time Director
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Young Actor (<18)
Best Young Actress (<18)
Best Cinematography
Best Art Direction
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best Sound Design
Best Visual Effects
Young Director Award
Diverse Female Director Award
Diversity Networks Awards
Diversity Audience Awards

Rules & Terms

Rollywood International Film Carnival Submission Guidelines:
This call to action for all diverse filmmakers from around the universe, of any level amateur to advanced and professionals come to celebrate your achievements by submitting and attending, the Rollywood International Film Festival 2020 in Trinidad and Tobago.
Filmmakers, directors, producers, cast and crews, If you already have established a way to forward your films, great! Otherwise, don't worry, we are happy to guide you through the process, to give your film the recognition that well deserved.
This is your chance to shine at an international red carpet premiere!
Get in yuh section !!
All genres of films and content may be accepted by our film festival, from 30 seconds commercials to 90-minute feature films and everything in between, with no restrictions.
We will put your film into its own section based on our screening categories, your level of experience and genre of your film(s), leave it all to us. We would like to give all global filmmakers, access marketing and distribution options. To enable filmmakers from around the world, with the opportunity to earn revenue from your creative works of art, and to celebrate every milestone in your career as a creator.
Follow these steps:
Step (1) one - Create an email account just for your film, use it to communicate and create social links.
Step (2) two - Create, maintain & share a dedicated Instagram & Facebook pages,
plus any social media you enjoy.
Step (3) three - Create pages for your film on https://filmfreeway.com with Bio & Trailer.
Step (4) four - Submit directly to us here https://filmfreeway.com/Rollywood with a weTransfer link to the full-length version of your film for screening.
Step (5) five - Look out for our email with your Letter of Acceptance, Invitation and Policy.
Step (6) six - Kindly read, sign and return the policy agreement so we can screen your film(s).
Step (7) seven - Attend the Rollywood International Film Festival, to be apart of the discussions, events, activities, network parties, and collect prizes, as we celebrate our universal diversity together, with your filmmaker fellows from around the planet.
Thank you!