Jordan Smith • 5 mins • Short • Student• Trinidad and Tobago • Digital Film Institute• English • 2025
The film follows a teenager who’s going through a slump in his life where he feels indifferent towards everything. This film shows how something small can make a big change.
by Walt Lovelace • 4 mins • Experimental • Short • Trinidad and Tobago • 2025
Beneath the ocean’s surface, a Blue Devil begins to stir — called forth by forces beyond the visible. Rising slowly from the sea, his return feels both spiritual and ancestral like a memory brought to life. Rooted in folklore, his presence carries the weight of old stories — powerful, unsettling, and sacred. As he steps onto land, fire meets breath, and tradition takes form. In his final gesture, he climbs onto a majestic horse and disappears, leaving behind only the warmth of embers and the lingering sense of a world long buried beneath the waves.
by Louis Permel • 10 mins • Short • Trinidad and Tobago • Student • Digital Film Institute • English • 2025
A playful and seductive short film about desire, obsession and the lengths one woman will go to for love. Set against the pulsing backdrop of a lively sports bar and the Congas Man infectious beats and magnetic presence, it’s a tale of infatuation, determination, and the unexpected turns of attraction.
by Kwasi Makesi Holder • 15 mins • Short • Trinidad and Tobago • English • 2024
In the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago, two seasoned detectives, Sean and Mike, are determined to dismantle a powerful criminal underground network that thrives in the shadows. Desperate for leads, they capture a low-ranking criminal believed to hold the key to unraveling the syndicate. With time running out and no legal avenues left, they resort to an off-the-record interrogation in an abandoned house, pushing the boundaries of law and morality.
by Ejaaz Ramdhanie • 12 mins • Short • Student • Horror, Thriller, B&W • Trinidad and Tobago • English • 2024
by Denise Speck • 5 mins • Documentary, Short • Social Issue Films, Cultural Documentaries, Observation, Poetic, Feminism Documentaries • Belize • Trinidad and Tobago • English • 2024
In “XE’IL – Threads of Culture, Tradition and Community,” the vibrant world of Indigenous Maya women in Southern Belize unfolds through the art of embroidery. This short documentary showcases XE’IL, a brand crafted “by Mayans for Mayans,” acting as a bridge between tradition and modernity, fostering a profound sense of pride and purpose among indigenous Maya artisans. Through their craft, these women not only preserve their cultural heritage but also forge a vibrant community.
by Dylan Quesnel & Tracy Assing • 54 mins • Documentary, Feature • English, Spanish • 2025
Cecile George • 20 mins • Short • Trinidad and Tobago • English • 2024
Plagued by the persistent noises in his head and his inability to remember, a suicidal Prism tries to put himself out of his misery by drowning himself on a deserted beach. But even the sea rejects him, spitting him back out onto the sand, leaving him drained and hopeless. Desperate, he makes a final purchase in the nearby village store — five bottles of fluorescent nail polish — and returns to the beach where he paints his toenails in a somber parting ritual. While his toenails dry, he steels himself for the end, puts on a dress and heads for the water one last time, determined to do it this time. An unwelcome surprise visitor from his past life suddenly arrives, forcing him to finally confront his demons.
by Yomo John • 3 mins • Short • Trinidad and Tobago • Experimental, Animation • English • 2023
Go!!
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.
