Projects
Screenwriting Masterclass
Forward Ever Foundation collaborated with acclaimed American filmmaker Mason Richards to host a Screenwriting Masterclass held on Saturday 27th April 2024. The Masterclass was well attended by 30 enthusiastic members of the St. James Police Youth Club. They had the chance to delve into cultural film projects and were provided with guidance from both Mr. Richards and Christopher Din Chong, Chairman of the Forward Ever Foundation, who showed them how to bring their stories to life.
CPT
The Caribbean Pitch Tank is a project by the FEF to equip a cadre of youth from the region between the ages of 13 to 29 with employable skill sets via film, music and animation sector training and mentorship, to build marketable, competitive and export-oriented brands while working with key cross-sector partners.
CPT-Testimonials
Esports
Forward Ever Foundation in collaboration with Hall of Games has embarked on a journey to benefit and develop the youths of Trinidad and Tobago through our services offered. To spread awareness of the many opportunities available we have compiled a tour to the nation’s secondary and tertiary level schools. This event is free to attend along with many engaging activities which will provide information and entertainment for the students. A number of Tournaments are also being designed for our youth members.
Youtube link to a past Tournament: https://youtu.be/I9u1YpPJtY8
Driver Seat
Driver Seat is a tv series produced through the Forward Ever Foundations (FEF) Branded Entertainment Division. The show’s theme is tied to the FEFs youth development and upliftment model. Driver Seat also has a social media component that utilizes a baton passing component in order to share key advice from seasoned mentors.
The Singapore Promise: International Inspiration Documentary.
22-minute sports-themed documentary entitled “The Singapore Promise: An International Inspiration” which was commissioned by the British Council and screened in over 18 Commonwealth countries. This documentary was produced by participants of the Forward Ever Foundation.
P'John and the Two Wise Birds
P’John’s clumsy ways gets him excommunicated from his flock. With the biggest threat gone, an opportunistic hawk swoops in and terrorizes the flock of pigeons.
P’John makes two new friends, Humi and Kisskidee on his journey to become a “Real Pigeon”. After outmaneuvering a doubles vendor and paying an offering to the Two Wise Birds (The Cocrico and Scarlet Ibis), P’John is reassured that he already has greatness within him. With the help of his new friends, P’John finds inner courage to challenge the hawk and save his flock from an impending storm.
Pan Trinbago Training and Talent Search
In collaboration with Pan Trinbago a number of workshops were carried out to train members of the national youth steelbands in improvisation and the art of film production.
At the beginning of every workshop we told the participants “Life is about seeking out new challenges and constant forward momentum.” They displayed exceptional talent and rose to the occasion with frivolity and enthusiasm.
FEF is embarking on a talent search for young people who are interested in movies to be a part of our upcoming movie projects.
Youth Panyard Tour
From left: Christopher Din Chong (Co-Founder, Chairman FEF), Dane Gulston (External Relations Officer of Pan Trinbago), Cheryl Din Chong (Co-Founder, Director FEF), Beverley Ramsey-Moore (President Pan Trinbago), Denise Hernandez (Secretary Pan Trinbago), Jason Lewis (Manager of Trinidad All Stars Youth Steel Orchestra)
YOUNG FOLK
Young Folk is a literacy multiplatform series for preschoolers created by entrepreneur and co-founder of the Forward Ever Foundation, Christopher Din Chong. This transmedia project is set in a Brooklyn West Indian immigrant community and is centered around the adventures of a curious girl named Lexi.
Lexi takes part in a Caribbean Culture (CC) Club at the Community and Cultural Center with friends from her neighbourhood along with Junior, a brave faun, and Angel, a mischievous spider. They will introduce kids, ages 3-5, to various cultures, flora and fauna through different adventures.
The Multiverse project
Folk Warz
