Ripple Effect

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.

Perturbed

by Trinity Corieanne Rose • 5 mins • Short • Barbados • English • 2025

This film features a young adult, Roxie Paine who suffers with surreal mental illnesses; OCD, anxiety and self- harm and her friend sober, mindful mature best friend Jeddy who together sets up to rob a bank in Bridgetown, Barbados but unexpectedly an unknown, a stranger crashes their impromptu meeting triggering young Roxie as she goes down the proverbial dark hole through a series of unpredictable mental break downs.

Familiar

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.