The Cross Continental Forum hosted in beautiful Barbados, serves as a strategic gateway for global film and TV co-production. This five-day event uniquely positions Caribbean producers to access markets in the UK, Canada, and Africa, creating a powerful cross-continental network that bridges the Global South.
CCF 2025 is brought to life by a distinguished Steering Committee:
CEO & Founder ⎸ CaribbeanTales Media Group ⎸ Champion of Global South collaboration
Frances-Anne Solomon, CEO and founder of CaribbeanTales Media Group, is an award-winning filmmaker and advocate for Black content. Creator of Lord Have Mercy!, HeartBeat, Garvey’s Ghost and founder of CineFAM, Windrush Caribbean Film Festival, and Black Market Releasing her films as a director have received global acclaim. She is a Director member of AMPAS and BAFTA.
Head│Dept of Creative and Performing Arts│UWI Specialist in cross-cultural media education
Andrew Millington is Head of Creative and Performing Arts at UWI, Cave Hill, and the filmmaker behind Zora’s Dream and Masks. He’s producing UWI’s 60th anniversary documentary and developing projects through Shango Films Inc., while leading international film workshops, including with CaribbeanTales.
Award-Winning Actor│Advocate for Global South storytelling
Award-winning actress CCH Pounder stars in Netflix’s RUSTIN and Max’s FULL CIRCLE, with roles in AVATAR and BLACK CAKE. Known for NCIS and The Shield, she’s a four-time Emmy® nominee and co-founder of Senegal’s Musée Boribana, advocating for African and Caribbean art.
Chair, CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution│Expert in international market access
Dr. Keith Nurse, President of COSTATT, is a renowned economist and educator. He has advised CARICOM, WTO, and UN agencies, and directed the Shridath Ramphal Trade Policy Centre. He previously served as Senior Economist at the OECD and Principal at Sir Arthur Lewis Community College.
CEO, Fuzebox Entertainment⎮Leading voice in South African industry Expert in multi-territory funding mechanisms
Kethiwe Ngcobo, CEO of Fuzebox, is a seasoned producer, director, and educator. Formerly head of SABC Drama, she won 120 SAFTAs. She mentors filmmakers through the Realness Institute and others, teaches story development, and develops films and series globally through Fuzebox.
Global Business leader with expertise in managing cross cultural partnerships and co-ventures
John Reid, with 30 years in global telecom senior management, has led growth strategies, integrations, and innovation across Canada and the Caribbean. Now focused on micro-business ventures, he helps organizations craft and implement effective strategies, combining leadership with expertise in improving customer experiences.
Chloe Sosa Simms, Senior Advisor of Acquisitions at CBC, is an award-winning documentary director known for Hunting in Packs. With extensive experience, including as Industry Programmer at Hot Docs, she is instrumental in engaging industry executives and fostering impactful media collaborations.
Director│BFI International Relations
Agnieszka Moody, Head of International Policy at BFI, leads UK global screen initiatives and revises co-production treaties. With nearly 30 years of experience, she previously directed Creative Europe Desk UK and Creative Scotland’s screen program. She graduated from Poland’s Film School in Lodz.
Director of Events⎮CTMG International Event Producer
Diana Webley, is Senior Manager of Cultural Engagement at Harbourfront Centre, and oversees 1,000+ events annually. She also leads programming for CaribbeanTales’ festivals, including CTFF and WCFF, and teaches Arts Management at Centennial College, specializing in global market expansion and cultural programming.