12°N, 61°W Grenada Film Festival Returns to Movie Palace October 18–25
The 12°N, 61°W Grenada Film Festival returns to Movie Palace, Grand Anse, October 18–25, 2026. Season 8 opens with Grenada Night and brings Grenadian stories, Caribbean cinema, and international perspectives to screens in Grenada.
Meet the Team Behind the 12°N, 61°W Grenada Film Festival 2026 Lineup
Meet the team behind the 2026 Grenada Film Festival’s Official Selection, from the Lead Programmer who shaped the lineup to the Film Screeners who informed the process. Discover the festival’s new mentorship initiative building screening and programming capacity in Grenada.
12°N, 61°W Grenada Film Festival Reveals Its 2026 Official Selection
Season 8 of the 12°N, 61°W Grenada Film Festival brings stories from Grenada, the Caribbean, and beyond to the big screen. Discover independent Caribbean films, Grenadian Films, and cultural experiences October 18–25, 2026.
KINfolk 2025: A Special Edition of the 12°N 61°W Film Festival
1261GFF Season 7 Passes Available | Happening November 1–2, 2025
Experience the heart of Grenadian and Caribbean cinema under the theme KINfolk, a special edition of the 12°N 61°W Film Festival. This year’s showcase shines a spotlight on homegrown stories, regional voices, and the creative spirit that connects us through film, folklore, and culture.
Creative Caribbean by UNESCO Features SheCreates Lab Beneficiary at CARIFESTA XV
SheCreates Caribbean Lab at CARIFESTA XV
SheCreates Caribbean Lab joined the Creative Caribbean showcase at CARIFESTA XV, where Trinidad’s Jayden Roberts presented The Crossing, a special director’s cut co-created with Jamaica’s Alicia Walker and featuring Grenadian talent.
SheCreates Caribbean Lab Introduces 2025 Filmmaking Cohort
SheCreates Caribbean Lab Announces 2025 Cohort
Six women. Three films. One region.
The SheCreates Caribbean Lab has unveiled its inaugural cohort., six women filmmakers from across the Caribbean selected to develop and produce three immersive short films over 12 weeks. Spanning scriptwriting, in-residency production in Grenada, and post-production, the Lab blends traditional and immersive filmmaking. Premieres are set for the 1261 Film Festival (Grenada) and Nouveaux Regards (Guadeloupe).
An initiative from Creative Caribbean, backed by UNESCO, CARICOM, UWI, and funded by the ACP-EU Culture Programme, and led by Meschida Philip and Priscilla Delannay, this initiative marks a bold step for Caribbean women in film.
Learn more: 1261filmfestival.com/shecreates
SheCreates Caribbean Lab: A Bold Collaboration Among Caribbean Women in Film and Tech
A new creative force is rising in the Caribbean—led by women, powered by innovation.
A new creative force is rising in the Caribbean—led by women, powered by innovation.
SheCreates Caribbean Lab is the first residency of its kind in the region, blending immersive storytelling and emerging technology. Backed by Synapse.Zone, a platform created by Caribbean women for creatives across the region, the Lab is part of Creative Caribbean, a UNESCO-supported initiative advancing cultural growth through innovation.
🎬 Deadline to apply: May 20, 2025
🌐 1261filmfestival.com/shecreates
SheCreates Caribbean Lab Launches: Where Stories Evolve and Women Lead
SheCreates Caribbean Lab Launches
Where Stories Evolve and Women Lead
Immersive. Innovative. Unapologetically Hers..
The SheCreates Caribbean Lab is a groundbreaking 12-week residency designed to empower Caribbean women in film and digital media through immersive storytelling and AI innovation. A bold collaboration between Grenada and Guadeloupe, the lab brings together women creatives from the English-, French-, and Dutch-speaking Caribbean and diaspora to explore new storytelling frontiers and build lasting industry connections.
Led by Meschida Philip of the 12°N, 61°W Grenada Film Festival and Priscilla Delannay of Nouveaux Regards Film Festival, SheCreates is more than a lab—it’s a regional movement advancing gender equity, cultural preservation, and creative collaboration.
Applications are now open. The program is free to apply, and accommodations are provided for participants during the in-person residency in Grenada.
🗓️ Deadline to apply: May 20, 2025
🔗 Apply Now
Year in Review:12°N, 61°W Grenada Film Festival
Reflecting on an Unforgettable Year: Highlights from the 2024 Grenada Film Festival
What an incredible year it's been! Despite challenges like Hurricane Beryl, the 12°N, 61°W Grenada Film Festival thrived, uniting filmmakers, industry leaders, and the community in a celebration of Caribbean and African diasporic cinema. From empowering local voices to hosting new collaborations, the festival highlighted the strength and creativity of Grenada and the wider Caribbean.
This year, we welcomed home diasporic filmmakers, saw record audience growth, and honored cultural icons like Tanya Taylor, Roy Cape, and Nikki Giovanni. We also made an impact through community initiatives, inspiring the next generation of storytellers.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to expand the festival’s reach and continue showcasing the diverse voices of the Caribbean. Thanks to all who made this year unforgettable—your support makes it all possible. Here's to the future of Caribbean cinema!
