by Antonio Diaz • 11 mins • Short• Trinidad and Tobago • English • 2024
Set in 1975, the film delves into the eerie superstition surrounding a cane factory where something ominous is said to happen every Good Friday. When a curious young woman ventures inside to admire its haunting beauty, the grounds appear abandoned—save for the distant call of birds and a mysterious drifter. What begins as an innocent exploration soon unravels into something far more unsettling.
by Nicolas Polixene & Sylvain Loubet-dit-gajol • 14 mins • Short • Martinique • French • 2024
All Hallows’ Eve, Auranne is called back from the dead by her husband to share one last evening together. Despite his wife’s decomposing body, he’s madly in love and does everything to make this night perfect. But as the hours pass, Auranne’s mind wanders into strange visions linked to the ritual of her resurrection.
by Natusha Croes • 32 mins • Documentary • Short • Aruba • 2024
Memoria Ancestral (Ancestral Memory) is an artistic production by Cas di Cultura that explores Aruba’s history of slavery, encouraging reflection on its past, present, and future impact. Created under the guidance of Natusha Croes, with contributions from Darwin Winklaar and Layzmina Emerencia, the project aims to uncover silenced stories, challenge ingrained cultural shame, and foster pride in identity. Through art as a tool for healing, it offers a safe space for emotional expression and community dialogue, addressing the generational trauma left by slavery and promoting self-awareness, empowerment, and cultural restoration.
