Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Meeting with Ramesh Chaitoo

CDF at 5:00pm on Thursday 23rd Feb 2012

Please confirm participation for meeting on Thursday with Ramesh Chaitoo

Still looking for participation from fashion designers

PACE, the St. Lucia Coalition of Services Industries Inc and the CDF are hosting a special meeting on Thursday Feb 23rd at the conference room of the CDF with Trade and Services expert Ramesh Chaitoo.

This is being organised for everybody involved in the creative sector and will focus on a “Services Policy” now being discussed and which should include the Creative Sector. Mr. Chaitoo will explain why a services policy is critical in our development and why the creative sector ought to be actively involved in its promotion.

Mr. Chaitoo is extremely experienced in the area of TRADE and SERVICES and so we urge you to take advantage of this opportunity.

Possibilities for FASHION DESIGNERS

With Caribbean Export placing greater emphasis on Fashion and with opportunities in the London Fashion Week [now on] and Caribbean Fashion Week in June and the Olympics in August – this is a good discussion to be part of if you are involved in the fashion industry. Confirm participation now. Fashion is one of the more ‘export ready’ sub-sector of the creative industry.

REGISTER NOW IT’S FREE!

We need representatives from all sectors relating to the creative industries – DANCE, MUSIC, FASHION, ARTS AND CRAFT, PUBLISHING, LITERARY ARTS, FILM, AUDIO VISUAL, DESIGNERS OF COMPUTER GAMES/SOFTWARE, DRAMA etc. If you’re in the creative sector and you feel the above areas did not cover your activity, you are still welcomed to attend.

ABOUT RAMESH CHAITOO

Mr. Chaitoo has worked extensively in the CARICOM region on trade and services and has gained invaluable experience in researching, monitoring and analyzing bilateral, regional and multilateral trade policy issues. Mr. Chaitoo also advises Caribbean governments on negotiating strategies and options regarding services trade and investment. While here he will be meeting with government officials on a Services Policy. He also focuses on policy interventions to foster the development of service industries.

Mr. Chaitoo was responsible for services and investment negotiations in the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between CARIFORUM states and the European Union.

He is an invaluable resource and someone we ought to engage in providing guidance on policies for the creative sector.

Register now by responding to this email. We need to know the numbers for catering purposes. Spread the word.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

EXCITING NEW FILMMAKERS ON DISPLAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

IT’S FREE!!!! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!!!

7:30P at the National Cultural Centre!!

Guys we are just a day away from an exciting FILM NIGHT at the National Cultural Centre. It will be an audio-visual experience with a difference - from music video-mixing to film previews, documentaries, animation and just fun videos.

This is line-up so far.

Filmmakers of Tomorrow

Jelani Paul and James Marcelle

Jelani Paul of “Untitled 51” will provide an experience of dance that you have not seen before. PLUS you must see the edit of a stunt motorcyclist. Did we mention that he has produced a music video for former TNT Road March King Sherwin Winchester! He is extremely promising producer.

James Marcelle comes from St. Mary’s College! He has produced a short film, “How To Be Cool”! He is actor and filmmaker, and there is a message in his short film.

DAVINA LEE – “COMING OF ORG”

Davina is winding up filming on his first major film, written by Robert Lee and featuring McDonald Dixon, Ian Mitchell, Jason Siflet, Natalie La Porte with cameo appearances from Shepp Dawg, Young Mecca, Shane Ross and a host of other personalities from the music and theatre stages! Quite a bit of the film is set in Anse-la-Raye, some filming done at the home of the late Petronilla Deterville. Davina has been gracious enough to give us a sneak peek of “Coming of Org” –set for release a few weeks from now.

Ted Sandiford’s animation

I know most of you are amused by those funny animated ads and public service announcements on TV. They come from the imagination of Ted Sandiford! His work has been celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago and Ted has agreed to feature publicly for the first time his animated short film.

Music Video Mixing

If you watched the Grammy Awards party you may have seen a bit of music video-mixing. It’s done mainly for fetes and parties, but Oaktrez Productions, just about to debut DANCE PARTY on local television will give a short demonstration on this new phenomenon on the entertainment circuit.

DOCUMENTARIES

Jazz in the South

Dale Elliot series “HOMELESS”

FILM NIGHT will feature an excerpt from a very profound documentary by Dale Elliot on the HOMELESS. It is a very touching story told from the perspective of the homeless in Castries - from the travails of a 13 year old to the thoughts of those who roam the streets at night. It deals with the issue of sex and rape, commercialism and believe it or not, some amazing revelations about the just concluded general elections.

We will also feature an excerpt from “Jazz in the South” a documentary account from the point of view of the pioneers. It is directed by Guadeloupean Philippe Mugerin and co-produced by Labowi Promotions. It also features the young musicians from the St. Lucia School of Music.

IT’S ALL FREE. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!

It’s on Wednesday Night.