by Vashni Korin • 18 mins • Short • Puerto Rico • USA • English • 2023
Black women in Puerto Rico are leading the Afro-latinidad movement while shifting societal beauty standards. Mar Cruz, a Afro-Puerto Rican woman, uses Bomba, a rhythm and dance form created by her ancestors to connect with her roots, transform and heal.
by Brucie Bruce (Vikarna) Deokiesingh • 4 mins • Short • Horror, Thriller • Trinidad and Tobago • English • 2024
A pulse-pounding horror short that reimagines Trinidad and Tobago’s folklore through haunting visuals and unforgettable characters. Directed by Brucie Bruce, with award-winning fantasy makeup by Krystle Mahabir, it plunges viewers into a chilling world where ancient legends come alive. The film marks the thrilling first chapter of a larger cinematic saga.
by Ralph Winedt • 6 mins • Short • Curaçao • Papiamento • 2025
Mama follows Alice, an 18-year-old navigating the shame and judgment that come with teenage pregnancy. Surrounded by scornful peers and a society that deems her impure and destined for failure, Alice is made to feel as though her life is over. Yet, through the quiet strength of her female lineage, she begins to reclaim her voice—learning to trust herself and connect deeply with her child.
by Zahida Hosein-Bahall • 2 mins • Experimental, AI • Trinidad and Tobago • English • 2024
When an enchantress, named Gang Gang Sara, meets a fellow slave at the plantations of Golden Lane, they fall in love. However, as time passes and ages creeps in, her beloved passes. Their undying love is a testament to the lore of Tobago and its unique stories. 2024-08-05 Yes DCP
by Seth Demas Nathan Nurse • 4 mins • Series • Short • Comedic Sketch • Trinidad and Tobago • 2024
Kix—a Caribbean-centric series and magazine—features culturally rich comedic sketches, clip compilations, and artwork that celebrate island life with humor and authenticity.
by Courtney Alexander Baynes • 20 mins • Documentary, Short, Television, Web / New Media • United States • English • 2024
Two thousand miles away from the vibrant Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, Singh’s Roti Shop and Bar has been serving up authentic Trini cuisine for over 30 years. For Melissa, who was raised in a Trinidadian family in the U.S., this restaurant holds a special place in her heart. In this episode, viewers will be transported to Singh’s kitchen to witness the preparation of classic dishes like roti, doubles, and pelau with callaloo. Through these culinary delights, Singh’s Roti Shop and Bar not only preserves but also shares its rich Caribbean heritage with the local community, keeping the traditions of Trinidad and Tobago alive and thriving.
by Jamlec David • 12 mins • Short • Drama • Canada • English • Spanish • 2025
Stacy, a spirited 19-year-old Dominican girl – life takes an unexpected turn when she secures a prestigious scholarship to pursue her studies in the vibrant landscape of Canada. However, as she embarks on this thrilling new chapter, Stacy is confronted with an emotional struggle that threatens to overshadow her dreams.
by Aramis Garcia Gonzalez • 28 mins • Short • Drama • Aruba • Netherlands • Dutch • Papiamento • 2023
Smooth talking Hobi tries to fix things with his wife, but fails to see that their marriage is already too far gone. It’s his day to take care of their son and on this fateful day he’ll make a choice that will be of huge consequence to his and their lives.
by Christopher Laird • 22 mins • Documentary • Trinidad and Tobago • English • 2024
Joanne Kilgour, John Isaacs and Natalie Rogers, three talented performers who played lead roles in most of Banyan’s early dramas, meet one afternoon/evening on the eve of John going to New York University to study, joining Joanne and Natalie who have just started at Julliard. They dance, role play, discuss and perform memory, dream and present experience, expressing what it means to them to have to go abroad (“Foreign”) to study and how it changes their perception of home. Energetic, hilarious, touching, serious and, above all, entertaining tribute to youth and Caribbean talent. Going Foreign has been re-mastered and re-edited with an added epilogue which tells the story of where the protagonists are now and what they have achieved.
by Shari Petti • 10 mins • Short • Trinidad and Tobago • English • 2023
Three high-spirited best friends venture on a wild journey to experience the ultimate Carnival fete. When their night takes an unexpected turn, they must navigate a series of unforeseen challenges that put their friendship to the test.
