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 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 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 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.
by Vashti Anderson • 15 mins • Short • Drama • United States • English • 2024
Daruk, a Caribbean man, is living in a real estate listing in upstate New York that Colleen, a real estate agent, is trying to sell. The house has a life of its own, echoing their thoughts and desires, and offering passages to secret spaces. As they each try to find out why they’re there and why they won’t – or can’t – leave the house, they develop an intense connection, and the consequences are everlasting.
Grace Tendai Peters-Clarke • 21 mins • Short Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • English • 2024
A young boy struggles to make ends meet after the death of his father. He takes up his father’s old cart and journeys through the streets of Kingstown to make a quick dollar.
by Sekiya Dorsett • 22 mins • Short • United States • English • 2024
Caribbean Queen is an inspiring short film that follows the journey of Q – a young Caribbean boy, who wants to become the Queen of the West Indian Day Carnival Parade. However, prejudice from family and the community threatens this dream and celebration of Caribbean culture. But with determination and the help of their bestie, they may just make it to the Parkway!
