The anticipation mounts for the Cross Continental Forum (CCF) 2025 in Barbados, where Invest Caribbean’s CEO, Felicia J. Persaud, will take on a pivotal role as a co-moderator. This event promises to be a game-changer in reshaping global media investment frameworks and advocating for equity among Black and Global Majority content creators.
Felicia J. Persaud is not just any moderator; she is a trailblazing figure in the realms of journalism, media, and investments. Hailing from South Florida, Persaud has been an ardent advocate for addressing the critical lack of capital access, particularly in the Caribbean region.
Joining forces with UK-based finance strategist Nathan Adabadze, Felicia Persaud will steer conversations with top-tier industry leaders like Victor Mukete of Afrixembank (Nigeria), Joel Phiri of Known Associates (South Africa), Kerwyn Valley of C15 (Trinidad), and Kaye Greenidge of Invest Barbados. Together, their mission is clear – to explore innovative global ecosystems that prioritize inclusive capital flows while dismantling colonial power structures entrenched in media financing.
Their dialogue aims to shed light on pressing issues surrounding cultural sovereignty, fostering equitable partnerships, and driving sustainable development across Africa and the Caribbean. This bold conversation at CCF 2025 will undoubtedly spark solutions that pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future in media financing.
The Cross Continental Forum is an initiative spearheaded by CaribbeanTales Media Group in collaboration with the University of the West Indies. Bringing together over 30 producers and 25 industry delegates from various regions including the UK, Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean, this forum seeks to revolutionize global storytelling through a decolonial lens.
CCF 2025 spans five days packed with insightful discussions centered around decolonization in media:
– June 14: Decolonising Policy & Legislation
– June 15: Decolonising Financing & Investment
– June 16: Decolonising Content
– June 17: Decolonising Distribution
– June18: Decolonising Co-Production
Each day focuses on different facets crucial to reshaping narratives and creating more diverse representation within the media landscape.
Complementing these thought-provoking panels are public film events that celebrate two decades of impact by the CaribbeanTales International Film Festival:
– Opening reception featuring short films
– Screening of HBO’s Get Millie Black followed by a discussion with author Marlon James
– Screenings showcasing impactful films such as Banel and Adama along with Ernest Cole: Lost & Found directed by Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck.
This immersive experience promises to engage attendees through powerful visuals while igniting meaningful conversations around diverse storytelling.
The Cross Continental Forum has garnered support from various organizations including the Canada Media Fund, British Film Institute, Mango Bay Group of Companies, Invest Barbados among others. A distinguished Steering Group helms this transformative event which includes notable figures like Frances-Anne Solomon (CEO – CaribbeanTales Media Group), Andrew Millington (UWI Cave Hill), CCH Pounder (actor/activist), Dr. Keith Nurse (COSTAATT), Zikethiwe Ngcobo (Fuzebox Entertainment – South Africa) among others.
As we eagerly await CCF 2025’s commencement in Barbados it is evident that under Felicia J. Persaud’s guidance alongside other esteemed leaders this forum holds immense promise towards building an inclusive space for diverse voices within global media landscapes.
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