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The Loop: Port of Spain: July 2023

“One thing that’s clear is that there is an extreme amount of talent here, it is a vibrant place for young talent. I love Trinidad, something pulls me to come here, it’s my second time and we are coming back to try to put some strong pillars in the ground and hopefully be in a position to help build an industry and do some great work,” he told Loop News.

Port of Spain, December 18, 2023: The Trinidad and Tobago Film Company Limited (FilmTT), in partnership with successful entrepreneur, super-agent, and producer Fela Oke, announces a significant leap forward in bolstering the local film industry through the recent signing of four remarkable actors to the international Talent Agency, Hyphen8. Fela’s collaborations with FilmTT in a series of pioneering initiatives include the platform of FilmTT’s masterclasses which saw an impressive attendance of over 50 adept actors and directors who continued to hone their craft under Fela’s guidance.

Newsday: Port of Spain: Jan 29th 2024

He said as an entrepreneur his focus is on connecting the African continent to the African diaspora and the work with FilmTT fitted into the five-year strategic plan of Hyphen8, his media, entertainment and sports company. He said TT was Hyphen8's first entry point into the Caribbean, and the company will be finding opportunities and spaces for talent and promote sustainable growth.

"In order to create pathways and belief and drive you have to believe and see the end goal. It may take us five years to get there but I think there is a lot of truth to be had in trying to get there."

The Trinidad and Tobago Film Company Limited (FilmTT), in partnership with Hyphen8, and in collaboration with TTT Limited, UTT and SGP Studios, proudly announces the successful completion of a two-week immersive actors’ workshop, aimed at enhancing participants’ skills in voice training and acting for the screen and theatre.