This document discusses the opportunity and crisis facing Trinidad and Tobago's creative sector. It notes that the most recent budget provided important gains, but this year is crucial for deciding the sector's fate for the next 20 years. The creative sector is at a critical point as the "Golden Age generation" passes away without their skills and stories being documented. If the sector fails to build institutions and infrastructure, it risks losing its uniqueness and competitive advantage. However, with the right support to facilitate talent and cultural products, the sector could contribute $6.5 billion annually to GDP within 3-4 years through subsectors like heritage, carnival, facilitating genius talents, and other creative services. Now is a unique time to seize this opportunity