Celine Grant

Born and raised in New York City, Celine moved to Trinidad & Tobago, where she spent most of her adolescence. Her blended upbringing has provided her with a unique writing style that incorporates the grit of her home state and the vibrancy of the Caribbean. 


Articles

Published and unpublished pieces on art, culture, food, and entertainment

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Calabash Garden: A Place to Root for

With new liming spots popping up frequently, it can be difficult to choose the ideal place to unwind after an exhausting work week or the perfect venue to make unforgettable memories with friends. That’s where Calabash Garden comes in. Tucked away on 48 Tragerete Rd. in Port of Spain this blink and you’ll miss it restaurant and private event space is the definition of a hidden gem. However, reservations are always required to gain access to this oasis.
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Get Ready to Mix Things Up with Mixx Tings

With Trinidad and Tobago’s entertainment industry back up and running, it isn’t hard to find a party to attend. There’s always a soca fete, deep house rave, or afrobeat party popping up. However, with so many options, deciding where the next pump is can be difficult. So, why be forced to choose when you can have it all? Mixx Tings promises to cater to your every desire, whether you’re in the mood for afrobeat, house, soca, hip hop, or even dancehall. In preparation for their final instalment of the summer, we delve into what makes this event a breath of fresh air.
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Unravel the Mystery of PROJECT XIV: GOODBYE JAVA

It seemed like a perfectly ordinary Sunday evening on August 7. That is until around 8 PM when numerous tweets saying “PROJECT XIV: GOODBYE JAVA” began circulating on Trini Twitter. With no explanation as to why or even prior indication that this was happening, many were left in a state of confusion. Was this the result of a mass hacking? Perhaps one big inside joke? CARIB VOXX sought to get to the bottom of this.
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The History of House of Party

House of Party is one of the newest event committees in Trinidad and Tobago. Taking inspiration from the party film Project X the committee aims to cater to patrons who aren’t afraid to go to the extreme when it comes to a night out. House of Party has made waves with functions such as wine tasting event Fine Wine, Tobago house party Wii Island, and bonfire at Chaquacabana resort. However, their biggest ongoing event is Ibiza Fridaze.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go On Set

What's the secret to any successful television series? Who will tell the stories of tomorrow? How do we create quality programming that stands the test of time? These are all questions that desperately need answers. That's why on March 10 Trinidad and Tobago Film Company Limited (FILMTT) launched On Set: A Script to Screen Production. The joint partnership between TTT, FILMTT, and ExporTT invited writers from all backgrounds to get the chance to write and develop a five-episode family-friendly series for five months.

Music, TV, & Film Reviews

Mostly bite-sized musings

Ad Campaigns

Copywriting, concepts, creative strategies, and commercial scripts

TOPICALS

WERECOUNTRY

SPOT & TANGO

WARHEADS

Closed eyes and pursed lips. There's no doubt Warheads is extremely sour, but it also makes you extremely kissable. Who needs a breath mint when you can just pop and pucker?

Long distance isn't a problem. Send a Black Cherry kiss through the phone.

Practice makes perfect. Even if you're flying solo, you can still work on your form.

Nervous about making the first move? Try a dose of mouth-watering courage.

WEST DREAM

Screenplays

Pilots and a feature

Werecountry

ALL WERES GO TO HELL

A young girl on the run finds herself entangled with a pack of werewolves. Together, they traverse the American countryside while the nation is on the brink of civil war.

TAROT

LET THE CARDS DECIDE

In a cutthroat world of tarot card magic, four cartomancers join forces to recover the Arc, a powerful relic, but they quickly find themselves amidst a war between two families and two planes of reality.

2024 TSL Free Screenplay Contest Quarterfinalist

A Death in the Family

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS


Haunted by her mother's death, a woman begins to question the circumstances surrounding her demise whilst struggling to maintain a grip on reality.

Monologue