by Leon de Levita • 20 mins • Short • Suriname • Dutch • 2024
Roy takes his grandfather Benjamin up the river to visit his lost brother Hugo. Although Roy is aware that Grandpa’s memory is beginning to fail him, he only realizes how advanced the dementia has become when they’re in the boat, and that this isn’t just a simple upstream boat ride.
by Nathalia Lafuente & Miguel New • 12 mins • Short • Drama • Dominican Republic • Venezuela • 2025
The quiet rhythm of daily life — its simple, existential routines and the silent sowing of meaning beneath the surface — is suddenly pierced. Abruptly torn away, this fragile beauty is stripped bare by the return of what we so often forget.
by Sarah Malléon • 16 mins • Short • Martinique • French • 2024
A widowed fisherman’s life unravels when his young daughter summons mermaids, blurring the line between innocent play and a looming threat.
by Malachi Jarrett & Samuel Jules • 32 mins • Short • Drama • Crime • Sports • Turks and Caicos Islands • English • 2024
The Ripple Effect short film follows the life of a female athlete called Anita, whose delinquent brother Mario has made choices that lead to the plummet of her Track and Field career. This story explores family dynamics and gun violence’s negative repercussions among youth in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
by Célia Dejoux, Laura Edouard, Aubane Nesty, Fabrice Celony, Mathieu Castard, Dylan Ceprika • 19 mins • Short • Drama • Guadeloupe • French
Astride, a forty-year-old artist and illustrator, flees her Parisian daily life after discovering her infertility. In an effort to rebuild herself, she travels to the archipelago to stay with a couple of friends who have taken over an agricultural garden, where she finds solace in working the land. There, she meets Inaya, a little girl who will force her to confront herself.
by Kevin Garbaran & Rae Wiltshire • 18 mins • Short • Guyana • English • 2024
Evelyn faces the challenges of caring for her father, Edwin, who is grappling with Alzheimers disease. Returning to their home in the Guyanese Countryside, Evelyn and Edwin reconnect with Babita, Edwin’s niece. A mysterious boy appears, bringing unexpected joy and a touch of magic to their lives. Together, they embark on a journey of rediscovering cherished memories, finding solace in each other, and learning profound lessons about love and resilience in the face of fading memories.
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 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 Javed Shahid Je’Andrew DaSouza • 23 mins • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • English • 2025
FAMiLIAR is a poignant short film that delves into the many ways grief manifests in people’s lives. Each installment tells a unique and deeply personal story, exploring how loss can blur the lines between memory, reality, and imagination. Through visually immersive storytelling and emotionally charged narratives, FAMiLIAR highlights the struggle of moving forward while carrying the weight of the past. At its core, FAMiLIAR is a thought-provoking exploration of how grief shapes our perception, challenges our sense of self, and demands to be reckoned with—whether we are ready or not.
by Georgie Cannon • 23 mins • U.S. Virgin Islands • English • 2024
A young man living a troubled life is confronted with a new relationship that offers him hope and challenges him to change.
