04 Jun Carnival centred animated feature selected for CCF 2025
Award-winning digital media expert Camille Selvon Abrahams, the driving force behind the Caribbean’s animation renaissance, has once again captured international attention. This time, she’s taking center stage at the Cross Continental Forum which brings together top media producers from the UK, Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean to share expertise, build connections, and form lasting partnerships. There she will pitch her latest animated feature, The Moko Prince — a vivid fusion of Caribbean folklore, futuristic Carnival, and the enduring power of tradition.
Camille, who is also the founder of the Animae Caribe Animation Festival and head of the Animation Department at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, has spent over two decades championing the Caribbean’s creative industries. Her latest project, The Moko Prince, is a 60-minute animated feature that brings together Afro-punk aesthetics, rich island culture, and themes of self-discovery in a story designed to resonate with global audiences.
The Moko Prince follows the journey of Akeem, a spirited carnival performer and stilt-walking heir to a legacy of masquerade royalty. When the island’s carnival is relocated to a glitzy Big Island Megaplex, Akeem ventures across treacherous waters — once sealed off by an “Island Amnesty” — to compete for the crown and reclaim his family’s title. But what he finds on the other side forces him to confront questions of identity, belonging, and the cost of forgetting one’s roots.
The film cleverly weaves in modern-day issues such as migration, cultural erasure, and generational tension, while delivering a visual and musical celebration of Caribbean creativity. With vibrant animation, whimsical characters, and a futuristic-meets-folkloric design inspired by titles like Afro Samurai and The Boondocks, The Moko Prince is poised to break new ground for Caribbean storytelling on the global stage.
Camille’s selection to pitch at the Film and TV Business Exchange is a testament to her commitment to elevating regional voices. The platform brings together top producers and investors, offering participants the opportunity to gain financing, distribution, and visibility for their projects.
“Caribbean Tales under the sterwardship of Frances Anne Solomon is consistent in their support for Caribbean stories. This isn’t just about film — it’s a movement,” says Camille. “The Moko Prince is about honoring where we come from while bravely exploring where we can go. Caribbean youth deserve to see themselves reflected in powerful, imaginative stories that show their culture not only has value, but leads the way.”
Beyond the pitch, Camille’s work extends into training and mentorship, with The Moko Prince production serving as a launchpad for young animators across Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Jamaica and the Caribbean. As Camille takes The Moko Prince to the international stage in Barbados, the region watches with pride. Her work doesn’t just tell a Caribbean story — it shapes the future of how that story is seen and heard worldwide.
