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The system of indentured ‘coolie’ labour which brought several hundred thousands of Indians from the sub-continent to the Caribbean between 1838 - the end of African slavery, and 1917, transformed the society, culture and economy of the region. Many Indians chose settlement over repatriation to India adding another distinctive pattern to the cultural tapestry already being woven by the indigenous Amerindian, European and African populations that pre-dated their existence. Indians today make up roughly half the population of Trinidad society.Yet the Indian ( or Asian) aesthetic in the Caribbean is an unacknowledged and well kept secret. It has not infused itself into the geographical or cultural space as another kind of beauty or art making that has complicated what we consider to be ‘Caribbean’. It is still the “other”, at the same time exoticized and demeaned in the word ‘coolie’. The film attempts to transform this perception of a ‘coolie’ aesthetic by projecting a different way of seeing the patterns, beauty and meanings of the colours generally associated with this population and the rituals rendered primarily through Hinduism on the landscape of Trinidad.In the tradition of the Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita, the script is in the form of poetry and prose, using a narrative sequence of call and response between a young girl who is simultaneously learning and experiencing the beauty of her culture in the rituals and practices of Hinduism as this is now observed in Trinidad – a diasporiic community of Indians, and an elder in her community who attempts to hold her fast in a traditional mould. She is sympathetic to his views that the young are leaving tradition behind but she already lives in a culture that has mixed and exchanged many components. She must inhabit both, she has no choice.Run time : 23 minutesYear of production: 2009Country of origin: Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, West IndiesLanguage: EnglishGenre: Experimental film - Visual poetry, Aesthetics, Art and Culture, ReligionProducers – Patricia Mohammed and Rex DixonDirector – Patricia Mohammed

Caught in the crossfire of her affection for her grandfather and her secret love with an undocumented worker, Lynn must decide which borders she is willing to cross. Set on a cattle ranch on the US/Mexico border, "Red Mesa" is an exploration of love, loyalty, and coming of age through a young woman's struggle with difficult choices. Language: English Year of release: 2009 Country of origin: USA Genre: Short Film, Drama Producers: Vineet Dewan, Francie Wasser*DVD available

A fresh, first-world and fun one-hour Jamaican TV talk show, It’s A Woman’s World focuses on issues that affect women and families. Co-hosts Stacy, Ty and Kerine enchant viewers with their natural delivery, easy banter and off-the-cuff comments. From love, relationships and family, to health and wellness, money management and careers, the show covers interesting subject matter, bringing insight and information to audiences. The show also connects women with resources to help transform their lives for better; while including a man’s perspective on topical issues with wit and humour that captivates audiences. YEAR: 2019 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jamaica LANGUAGE: English GENRE: Talk ShowPRODUCER: Stacy-ann Smith

Juan, en medio de la cuarentena, toma la decisión de tratar de salvar el mundo, y las personas que extraña. Idioma: Español País: República Dominicana Año de lanzamiento: 2020 Género: Drama Producción: Katherine Bautisa *** Juan, in the middle of quarantine, makes a decision to try to save the world, and people he misses. Language: Spanish Country: Dominican Republic Year of release: 2020 Genre: Drama Producer: Katherine Bautisa

Luis se va de casa, cuando entra en su vehículo, no arranca, pero cuando recibe una llamada de su novia, el vehículo será ahora el menor de sus problemas. Idioma: Español País: República Dominicana Año de lanzamiento: 2018 Género: Drama Producción: Katherine Bautisa *** Luis is leaving home, when he gets into his vehicle, it does not start, but when he receives a call from his girlfriend, the vehicle will now be the least of his problems. Language: SpanishCountry: Dominican Republic Year of release: 2018 Genre: Drama Producer: Katherine Bautisa

In Troubled Waters, Mathurine Emmanuel brings us an astoundingly beautiful yet shockingly disturbing film about the devastating effects of child abuse and the healing powers of love. The movie leaves one with the disquieting feeling of the vulnerability of children to preying adults, and sends the message loud and clear that parents can never be too careful about the safety of their children and that it takes a whole community to raise and keep a child safe. Language: English. Genre: Drama Year of release: 2012 Country of origin: St. Lucia Producer: Iyanola Pictures/ Mathurine Emmanuel

As Flor Marie reflects on the last time she saw her lover, her niece rummages through her stuff to find the last gift he gave her. He was one of the construction workers who died in the Juliana Bridge disaster in Curaçao on November 06, 1967. Language: Papiamentu with English subtitles Year of release: 2018 Country: Curacao Genre: Narrative Short Director: Elizabeth Francisco

Two Sisters and a Meal is a 30 minute travel reality show hosted by well known Jamaican sister-restaurateurs Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau that explores Jamaican culture through food. The show examines the personalities, history, lifestyles and traditions of the Island by looking at what we eat, how we eat and where we eat. At the end of the 30-minute show, the viewer feels like they have just visited the island with their ‘friends’ Suzanne and Michelle and not only had a blast, but learned a little about the local culture and traditions. GENRE: Lifestyle YEAR: 2018 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jamaica LANGUAGE: English DIRECTOR: Chris Thomas

If it’s HYPE it’s on the VTX video chart! Every week we roll out the hottest video joints from Jamaica. Anchored by one of our popular artistes or personalities, VTX is a highly respected countdown that attracts considerable attention from viewers and industry people alike. Lock in every week to feel the streets. Catch the new dances. Feel the latest beats. See your favourite artiste zoom up the charts! YEAR: 2021 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jamaica GENRE: Music LANGUAGE: EnglishPRODUCER:

Idioma: Español Género: Narrativo corto/drama Año: 2012 País de origen: República Dominicana Dirección: Katherine Bautista *** Language: Spanish Genre: Narrative short/drama Year: 2012 Country of origin: Dominican Republic Director: Katherine Bautista

"Fresh food, water, community, a sense of freedom. These are all things that are integral to being alive as a human being... [I]n Dominica...we have them in abundance" In this autobiographical piece film maker and photographer Michael Lees reflects on how the free, untameable and wild nature of Dominica supported the island's healing in Maria's wake. Michael discusses his 'Moving Back, Looking Forward' photography series as it gives recognition to the grace with which Dominicans who had endured so much pieced their daily lives together. He reflects on the power of spirituality, people's hope, gratitude for their island and faith in the future. He discusses his reasons for coming home to Dominica after going away to study, and his bond to his country after surviving Maria alone in the forest - where he was making a film. Language: English Year of release: 2022 Country: Dominica Genre: Feature DocumentaryProducers: Michael Lees, Adom Philogene Heron, Annabel Wilson and Khade Elwin

Azrael y Malaquias, dos ángeles que perdieron el favor de Dios hace más de treinta años, trabajando en el orden celestial para atrapar almas perdidas, en el oscuro y decadente Quisqueya. Una historia de redención, bachatas, tiroteos, cuchillos y machetes y sobre un solo objetivo, soñar de nuevo con sus misiones, volver al camino de la justicia, el camino del Señor y eliminar, bajo sus órdenes, el mal que acecha en cada esquina. Idioma: Español Género: Ficción Año de lanzamiento: 2015 País u origen: República Dominicana Producción: Katherine Bautisa, Rafael Elias Muñoz, Mila Ramirez Dirección: Alexander Viola *** Azrael and Malaquias, two angels who lost God's favor more than thirty years ago, working in the heavenly order to catch lost souls, in the dark and decadent Quisqueya. A story of redemption, bachatas, shootouts, knives and machetes and on a single objective, to dream again of his missions, to return to the path of righteousness, the path of the Lord and eliminate, under his orders, the evil that lurks in every corner. Language: Spanish Genre: Fiction Year of release: 2015 Country or origin: Dominican Republic Producers: Katherine Bautisa, Rafael Elias Munoz, Mila Ramirez Director: Alexander Viola

‘Music is my life, music is everything to me’ ‘In Dominica… survival supposed to be in you’ In this short film the renowned calypsonian Christopher ‘Chris B’ Sylvester of St Joseph, West Dominica, tells the story of his hit song ‘My Country Still Nice’, which earned rave reviews in the 2018 calypso monarch finals that followed Maria. He takes us on a journey from his home, where music fills each room, to his bus, on which he carries passengers to and from town, earning his daily bread. He reflects on his love of music, the survival ethic of Dominican people, the terrible storm that inspired ‘My Country Still Nice’ and his hopes for the future. Language: English Year of release: 2022 Country: Dominica Genre: Feature Documentary Producers: Michael Lees, Adom Philogene Heron, Annabel Wilson and Khade Elwin

Una familia trata de lidiar con la repentina cuarentena impuesta por Covid-19. Ahora dentro de la casa, el estrés, las noticias falsas y el miedo les hará aprender que la salud también puede deteriorarse cuando se trata de cuidar de ella. GÉNERO: Serie de drama IDIOMA: Español AÑO DE LANZAMIENTO: 2020 PAIS: República Dominicana *** A family tries to deal with the sudden quarantine imposed by Covid-19. Now inside the house, stress, fake news and fear will make them learn that health can also deteriorate when trying to take care of it. GENRE: Drama Series LANGUAGE: Spanish RELEASE YEAR: 2020 COUNTRY: Dominican Republic

Un documental que evoca la experiencia de tres personas sobre su fe y sus experiencias, donde no importa qué religión sea, la fe es amor. Idioma: Español Año de lanzamiento: 2017 País de origen: República Dominicana Género: Documental Producción: Katherine Bautisa *** A documentary that evokes the experience of three people about their faith and their experiences, where it does not matter what religion it is, faith is love. Language: Spanish Year of release: 2017 Country of origin: Dominican Republic Genre: Documentary Producer: Katherine Bautisa

The Alrick Show is a half hour talk show featuring celebrities sharing the real deep layers of their lives that they struggle with, how they triumph and remain true to their purpose. The show also explores health, spirituality, literature, social issues and other powerful human interest stories from guests that will cause people to think, become better and become more. Alrick uses this platform to inspire and empower viewers. The Alrick Show was launched on February 4, 2018. Mr. McKenzie celebrates 10 years on television as host and executive producer and is also responsible for the creation of over 200 commercials for local and international brands. The Alrick Show is a production of ABSOLUT VENTURES of which Alrick is CEO. GENRE: Talk Show YEAR: 2021 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jamaica LANGUAGE: EnglishPRODCUER: Alrick McKenzie

En una de esas situaciones desfavorables, una mujer ruega a Dios por la lluvia, mientras su hermana trabaja para conseguirla. Género: Ficción Año de lanzamiento: 2014 Idioma: Español País: República Dominicana Dirección: Raymundo Jose Reyes *** In one of those unfavorable situations, a woman begs God for rain, while her sister works to get it. Genre: Fiction Year of release: 2014 Language: Spanish Country: Dominican Republic Director: Raymundo Jose Reyes

Sweet Yellow-heart tells the story of Ms Edna, a family matriarch who is left to raise her grandson, after her daughter leaves for the USA. When her grandson gets older and decides to start a life of his own, Ms. Edna reveals a devastating family secret in a desperate bid to prevent him from leaving, ultimately breaking the bond they shared. Until her dying day, Ms. Edna must find a way to restore her relationship with her grandson and bring her family back together. Language: English. Country of origin: Jamaica Year of release: 2022 Genre: Drama Director: Danielle Russell Awards: World Film Carnival - Singapore, Crown Wood International Film Festival, Druk International Film Festival

Dos estudiantes universitarios se ven afectados por la contaminación acústica a su alrededor. Idioma: Español Género: Ficción Año de lanzamiento: 2013 País: República Dominicana Dirección: Katherine Bautista *** Two college students are affected by the noise pollution around them. Language: Spanish Genre: Fiction Year of release: 2013 Country: Dominican Republic Director: Katherine Bautista

Faced with a myriad of issues as they approach 40, a group of loud, feisty Caribbean friends travel to Nepal for a Silent Retreat. Fab 4 and the Silent Retreat is loosely based on a group of actual friends from Jamaica, all born in December, who meet up somewhere in the world to celebrate milestone birthdays and experience a memorable adventure. Language: English Genre: Comedy Year of release: 2021 Producer: Peter Sagnia

Doctor's Appointment is a riveting 30-minute weekly show that pivots around critical health Issues pertinent to everyone. As the show’s tagline states, ‘Health is Everyone’s Business’. The aim of the show is to educate and encourage viewers to become more proactive about their own health, while so too, debunk cultural myths that may lead to ill health. Hosted by Jamaican consultant gynecologist and obstetrician Dr. Sara Lawrence. GENRE: Tv SeriesYEAR: 2018 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jamaica GENRE: Health & Wellness LANGUAGE: English DIRECTOR: Ken Kwapis

The beauty industry hails the European standard of beauty. But one model, Gabriella Bernard, is challenging that. As a child, Gabriella had thick natural hair that had to be combed daily for school. She hated her hair because it brought her a great deal of pain while combing it. This led to her relaxing her hair which made her feel like a ‘Barbie Doll’. Gabriella liked her relaxed hair and was complimented by others, but it took a lot of maintenance and chemicals. In her adolescence, her curls would grow back prodigiously but she was still displeased by them. Later on, she began to question the constant cycles and need to relax her hair. These thoughts and questions stuck with her through university as she felt lost and didn’t have a personal brand as a model. In a bold and possibly risky move, Gabriella cut her relaxed hair and embraced her natural Black Hair. The natural hair that once brought her pain now brought Gabriella something truly amazing; self-discovery, self-love, and self empowerment. Gabriella was piecing together her identity and creating her personal brand based on her beautiful Black Hair. But was she willing to risk her Black hair for her modeling career? Language: English Year of release: 2018 Country of origin: Trinidad and Tobago Genre: Documentary Short Producer: Miquel Galofré

Port-au-Prince at night. Doc and Zoe have just been hired to deliver an anonymous package. Their work has three essential rules: never stop the car, never wind down the windows, never open the trunk. Arriving at a crossroad, they come across a dog. Each crossroad requires sacrifice. Their decision will change their way irreversibly.Director: Bruno Mourral Year of release: 2017 Country: HaitiGenre: Narrative ShortLanguage: Haitian Creole with English, French, Spanish subtitles

For me nature is the thing that heals, it kind of softens... I think that we still have a lot of healing to be done in Dominica...' 'New shoots of growth... documenting growth is my healing' Carol Sorhaindo is a Dominican artist and designer. Her research interests connect her to place through explorations of the historic threads that entangle transatlantic botanical and human narratives. In this film Carol reflects on her artistic practice, how her work with fraying threads, organic materials and natural dyes speak to a sense of healing. Healing in relation to painful histories of plantation enslavement and settlement. Healing in the aftermath hurricanes. The film introduces her current work, the Nature of Ruins, as we see her creating natural dyes and her work hanging in former sugar mill reclaimed by vines and trees. Language: English Year of release: 2022 Country: Dominica Genre: Feature Documentary Producers: Michael Lees, Adom Philogene Heron, Annabel Wilson and Nicole Morson

Filmmaker Selwyn de Wind is on a journey to find out all that he can about Rudy Plaate, Curaçao's most popular singer/ songwriter of all time. But what happens when the subject suffers from dementia and is no longer able to retell his own story? Filmed over a four-year period, the documentary traces the highs and lows of the life and work of music legend Rudy Plaate. Extensive archival footage is combined with reflective interviews from family, friends and other artists. De Wind was given full access to Plaate and creates an intimate portrait of Rudy's life now, as he deals with the decline of old age. Brilliant composer, songwriter and musician Rudy Plaate has released and written over 400 songs during a career spanning more than four decades. With his entrepreneurial spirit, he overcame poverty and used his ingenuity to blaze a path of popular music sung in his island's native tongue, Papiamentu. His compositions are windows into life on the island of Curaçao and his unique, playful and inspirational songwriting helped define the nation's music in the 20th century. His most iconic composition 'Atardi' has become the unofficial anthem of the island. ATARDI is a music-driven documentary that taps into the styles and heritage of Curaçao's musical evolution and illustrates how Plaate helped build the foundation with his unique sounds and melodies. Language: Papiamentu with English subtitles Year of release: 2020 Country of origin: Curacao Genre: Documentary Producer: Selwyn de Wind and Sulin Passial*DVD available

This thought-provoking documentary questions power and social control by exposing the central conflict between Eurocentric and Afrocentric religions. The film re-visits the 1917 Prohibition Ordinance that made the practice of the “Shouter” Baptist religion in Trinidad and Tobago illegal, and looks at the causes and the effects of the legislation, both on members of the faith and the general public. Language: English. Year of release: 2010 Country of origin: Trinidad and Tobago Genre: Documentary Short Directors: Oyetayo Ojoade & Onwubiko Agozino

La isla está paralizada, los ojos de la gente están pegados a la televisión. Liderados por el hombre vivo más rápido Usain Bolt, los atletas jamaiquinos están ganando las competiciones de sprinting en los Juegos Olímpicos de Beijing. Rompen récords mundiales y desafían toda lógica. Ninguna superpotencia mundial puede impugnar la victoria de esta pequeña nación caribeña. Esta película es la historia de las seis medallas de oro que pusieron a Jamaica en el centro del mapa mundial. Es una historia que revela cómo el atletismo y la música se han convertido en formas de escapar de la pobreza y la violencia en Jamaica. También conoceremos los sueños y esperanzas de la mayoría de los pobres y desfavorecidos de Jamaica. Idioma: Inglés con subtítulos en español. Año de lanzamiento: 2008 País de origen: Jamaica Género: Documental Producción: Miquel Galofré

Kids Talk Anything and Everything allows adults into the minds of children ages 5 to 10 years old. The hosts engage them in conversations about life to learn or laugh about. The weekly show is hosted by popular Jamaican and Hollywood actress, Sherando Ferril and Caribbean comedians, Ian "Ity" Ellis and Glen "Titus" Campbell. While, Ngozi Wright takes over The Kid Carpet segment. GENRE: Talk Show LANGUAGE: English YEAR OF RELEASE: 2022 COUNTRY OF RELEASE: Jamaica

Gualey, República Dominicana. Joselito tiene 1 hora para reemplazar el dinero que ha perdido de su padre. La corriente termina llevándolo al mismo supermercado donde recibió el dinero y el recado de su padre. Allí tendrá que decidir si robar o no. Idioma: Español Género: Ficción Año de lanzamiento: 2014 País: República Dominicana Dirección: Katherine Bautista *** Gualey, Dominican Republic. Joselito has 1 hour to replace the money he has lost from his father. The current ends up taking him to the same grocery store where he received the money and the errand from his father. There he will have to decide whether to steal or not. Language: Spanish Genre: Fiction Year of release: 2014 Country: Dominican Republic Director: Katherine Bautista

With its exceptional digitally mastered audio and video quality, Jussbuss Acoustic offers all music lovers the rare opportunity of hearing their favorite artists deliver acoustic performances up close and personal, backed by a live band in visually stunning settings. GENRE: Caribbean Music YEAR: 2022 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jamaica LANGUAGE: English PRODUCER: Pierce Mclean

The adventures of twins Lili and Tilou in and around their family’s “lakou” (courtyard) form the basis of teaching children (ages 4 to 9) core skills in science, math, and literacy, while fostering healthy relationships and a love of learning. Each episode focuses on a theme (such as geography, plant growth, or the water cycle). GENRE: Children LANGUAGE: Haitian Creole, 6 re-versioned episodes in French, English subtitles for some COUNTRY OF RELEASE: Haiti YEAR: 2022

Yochi, un niño maya de 9 años de edad, guarda un nido de loros cabeza amarilla en peligro de extinción en la sabana de pino de Belice. Cuando su amado hermano mayor, Itza, regresa de la ciudad, Yochi se entera de que está en deuda y se ha vuelto a la caza furtiva - poniendo a los hermanos en un curso de colisión. Idioma: Inglés con subtítulos en español Año de lanzamiento: 2016 País de procedencia: Belice Género: Corto narrativo Dirección: Ilana Lapid

A documentary film tells the history of Indians who went to the Caribbean and how the abolition of slavery brought these workers to the sugar plantations. In 1845, on May 30, a small sailing ship weighing 415 tonnes, the Fatel Rozack, was tied up at the lighthouse jetty in Port of Spain, Trinidad. After almost a 3 months and 6-days voyage from Kolkata (then Calcutta), around the southern tip of Africa and across the southern Atlantic, it came to Trinidad. Language: English Year of release: 2014 Country of origin: Trinidad and Tobago/ India Genre: Documentary Producer: Gideon Hanoomansingh *DVD available

The Mss Francois Show is a talk show that encompasses candid conversation with a variety of entertainment and uses humor to help others with their “dysfunctional” relationships. The show is hosted by its creator Miss Francois who, after experiencing frustration because of her failed romantic relationships, decided to take her pain and make it her purpose. By being authentic and saying exactly what she is thinking, she engages, entertains, and empowers. So, sit back and relax as your comedic host, with the fashion forward sense of style and her exotic Trini (Trinidadian) accents navigates you through all the transitions in your relationship journey. GENRE: Talk Show YEAR: 2022 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA/ Trinidad LANGUAGE: EnglishPRODUCER: Patrice Francois

In 1940s Curaçao, Gabriel Goedbloed, a charismatic painter, arrives from Holland to paint a mural of the Virgin Mary in St Anna’s Church, under the request of its parish priest. The colonial Antillean society proves less than tolerant towards the visitor, especially after he chooses Ava—a young, mixed-race teacher, who is engaged to be married, as his model for the Virgin Mary. Director: Norman de Palm Year of release: 1990 Country: Curaçao, Netherlands Genre: Narrative Feature Language: Papiamentu and Dutch, with English subtitles AWARDS: WINNER, Jury Prize, Festival International De Cine Latino Americano, Havana, Cuba, 1990. *DVD available

The ‘Negro Moses’ arrived on the scene on August 17, 1887 in the tiny seaside town of St. Ann’s Bay on the northern coast of Jamaica, fifty-three years after slavery was abolished in that country. In his short life Marcus Mosiah Garvey, would go on to become the world’s foremost Pan-Africanist and, in some eyes, the greatest mass leader of the twentieth century. Producer: Roy T. Anderson Country: United States/Jamaica Release Year: 2022 Language: English Genre: Documentary, Historical, Biography Awards: Winner, Best Feature Documentary (2022) – Zanzibar International Film Festival. Winner, Best Feature Documentary (2022) – Charlotte Black Film Festival Winner, Best Documentary (2022) – Greenwood Film Festival Winner, Best Diaspora Documentary (2021) – Africa Movie Academy Awards Winner, Best Historical Documentary (2021) – Los Angeles Documentary Film Festival Winner, Best Narrator (2021) – Los Angeles Documentary Film Festival Director: Roy. T. Anderson

Taste the Islands is a half-hour cooking series featuring delightfully exotic, deliciously accessible Caribbean fare. Each episode includes the host chef(s) creating island-themed dishes, while culinary travel stories explore the inviting mystique of the islands via celebrity storytelling, or island travel clips. GENRE: How To / Cooking & Travel YEAR: 2015 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA LANGUAGE: EnglishPRODUCER: Calibe Thompson

Buchi Fil is a Caribbean legend, the strongest slave who ever lived. In this film, based on a poem by acclaimed Curaçao poet Pierre Laufferm, the plantation master becomes obsessed with breaking Buchi Fil. Only when he sells Buchi Fils’s beloved wife, Mosa Nena, does the proud slave crack. Buchi Fil’s final act shows the power of his spirit and his love. Director: German Gruber Year of release: 2008 Country: Curacao Genre: Narrative Short Language: Papamiento and Dutch with English subtitles

Cortometraje que participa en el Festival Minuto de Resistencia, sobre "La resistencia dominicana y la defensa de sus derechos y valores durante la dictadura militar norteamericana 1916-1924." Idioma: Español Género: Ficción Año de lanzamiento: 2012 País: República Dominicana Producción: Alvin Parra Dirección: Ramon Peña *** Short film that participates in the Resistance Minute Festival, about "The Dominican resistance and the defense of their rights and values ​​during the North American military dictatorship 1916-1924" Language: Spanish Genre: Fiction Year of release: 2012 Country: Dominican Republic Producer: Alvin Parra Director: Ramon Peña

"You that can create things ...probably have a vital role to play, to try to have a picture! Not to really think back on what really happen, to the destruction the very bit [detail], but at least something to give you a little solage [consolation, joy]. To give you a little: 'well it happen, you know, but look is dat we make out of it!"... is not easy to look back at Maria and say, 'its okay'". In this short film Alvin 'Vino' Adrien of Morne Rachette shares his world of creativity. He shares his inspirations as an artist, his memories of his elder brother, of Erika (2015) and Maria (2017) and his work of documentation and repair in the wake of these storms. Language: English Year of release: 2022 Country: Dominica Genre: Feature Documentary Producers: Michael Lees, Adom Philogene Heron, Annabel Wilson and Khade Elwin

Starring British born painter Rex Dixon and Trinidadian musician Mungal Patasar and shot in an experimental art documentary style, ‘Seventeen Colours and a Sitar ’ (2010) gives a one of a kind opportunity for viewers to see two artists from two seemingly opposed genres (a western abstract expressionist artist and an oriental trained Trinidad born classical sitarist) drawn together to explore the similarities and differences in their processes of making their art. Patasar writes music for paintings done by Dixon after a trip to India in 2010. This modern day east meets west offering brings two artists together to actually create this fusion between two disparate art movements before the camera. The Caribbean landscape provides a canvas and sounding board for their explorations of colour and tonality and explodes on film as a marriage between intuitive and experimental ways of working. Filmed in high definition, with guest appearances by the 3 Canal musical trio who join Dixon in his studio to put their song to painting. The film explores the life journeys of these two master artists of the English-speaking Caribbean, and the questions of existence they confront in the creative process. The film is 35 minutes long.Language: English. Year of release: 2010 Country of origin: Trinidad and Tobago Genre: Art Film, Experimental Documentary Directors: Patricia Mohammed and Michael Mooleedhar*DVD available

“City on the Hill” is a documentary film capturing the built and cultural heritage of East Port Of Spain and exploring how the contributions made by this urban settlement may be harnessed for economic growth. Through archival research, interviews with residents, and historical markings on the landscape, the film captures the proud identity of the people of the districts on the eastern fringe of Port of Spain, collectively called Laventille. Past and present history and its rich built and cultural heritage are gleaned through testimonies of creativity and survival of its citizens, young and old. Language: English. Year of release: 2015 Country of origin: Trinidad and Tobago Genre: Documentary Directors: Patricia Mohammed and Michael Mooleedhar Award: 2015 - People's Choice Most Popular Short Documentary, Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival*DVD available

A series of 6 biographies centering the artistic practice of Dominican visual artists, poets, and musicians whose art works towards personal and collective healing in the wake of disaster.

Through a series of portraits, this film gives voice to offenders (sentenced to penalties of varying severity), who, at the end of their prison sentence in North America are deported to their home country, Haiti. Back in Port-au-Prince, a city they lived as children, a new life begins for these "Americans'’ in an environment that is both completely unfamiliar and quite.Language: English. Year of release: 2012 Country of origin: Haiti and The USA Genre: Documentary Directors: Rachèle Magloire, Chantal Regnault Award: VUES D'AFRIQUE, Montreal, May 2013, Best Documentary*DVD available

Tras la captura de Piechi Novaro, el asesino en serie más buscado por la autoridad andaluza, la psicóloga criminal María José del Pilar Montoya intenta descubrir el paradero de la última víctima. Pero ninguna de las piezas encaja en el rompecabezas, o peor, ni siquiera todas las piezas son... ¿Puede María José entrar en la mente criminal de Piechi y resolver el caso? ¡Solo al final lo sabrás! Idioma: Español Género: Ficción Año de lanzamiento: 2011País de origen: República Dominicana Dirección: Jake Duval *** After the capture of Piechi Novaro, the serial killer most wanted by the Andalusian authority, the criminal psychologist María José del Pilar Montoya tries to discover the whereabouts of the last victim. But none of the pieces fit the puzzle, or worse , not even all the pieces are... Can Maria José enter the criminal mind of Piechi and solve the case? Only at the end will you know! Language: Spanish Genre: Fiction Year of release: 2011 Country of origin: Dominican Republic Director: Jake Duval

Inna Di Mix is a contemporary, talent-based competition series, showcasing a dynamic group of Jamaican mixologists blending their way through an ultimate battle of skill and personality. The mix of self-confident, adaptable, unassuming, careful, mischievous and fair-minded characters will all culminate in a reality setting and is sure to eclipse as the episodes progress. All efforts to navigate their way to the top will be captured by cameras from all angles and only those with stamina, style and a darn good tasting drink, are guaranteed to make the cut. The show takes on a reality-type filming style to enhance the experience of both participants and viewers. Mixologists are encouraged to bring more to the table than just the ability to blend. Each episode tells a captivating story that’s crafted on the spot courtesy of our vibrant bunch of talents. Viewers will be rewarded with more than a demonstration of bartending capabilities but will also get a front-row seat to the inspirations, emotions and interactions behind every product; giving more substance and meaning to each challenge. Consider each episode as an exploration of Jamaica’s breathtaking scenery as well as the expertise of these bar chefs. The unique element added to this series is the pairing of great-tasting drinks with a diverse menu of meals for some challenges; as some of the best drinking experiences are had when the perfect mix compliments the perfect meal. In addition, short-form video features on relevant interesting facts will be used as segues to enhance the production value. Tonally, the production carries a mix of playful high-energy, dramatic and slight malevolent emphasis. Each episode mixer/s will be eliminated and they will leave the property and go home. GENRE: Reality - Competition YEAR: 2022 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jamaica LANGAUGE: English

Akwantu: The Journey documents the struggle for freedom of the legendary Maroons of Jamaica, former enslaved Africans, who were able to flee the plantations and slave ships to form communities in some of the most inhospitable regions of the island. Poorly armed and outgunned, these brave warriors engaged the mighty British Empire over an 80-year period and were victorious. As a result, two peace​ treaties were signed between the British and the Maroons in 1738-39 that established Maroon self-government in Jamaica. Nowhere else in the New World had Africans enjoyed such a degree of autonomy, coming almost sixty years before the Haitian Revolution, and more than one hundred years before the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery in the United States. Producer: Roy T. Anderson Country: United States/Jamaica Year of release: 2013 Genre: Documentary Language: English AWARDS/Filmography: Winner, Special Jury Prize, Feature Documentary (2012) - Belize International Film Festival; Selected Official Selections/Special Screenings - 2013 Pan African Film Festival; 2012 Belize International Film Festival, 2013; and 2014 United Nations Slavery Remembrance Day - Global Screenings *DVD available

‘we see see parts of our communities we have never seen before we see parts of ourselves and others we have never seen before’ ‘we take deep breaths. We sigh. We sigh. We sigh’ ‘we are grateful we have each other’ ‘we are grateful to be alive’ In this re-rendering of Celia Sorhaindo’s powerful poetry collection, ‘Guabancex’ (https://www.papillotepress.co.uk/book…, N’jelle Thorne, Nicole Morson and the Young Skilled Musicians (drummers from Marigot and the Kalinago territory) interpret Sorhaindo’s poems – ‘Hurricane Praxis’ + ‘My Sister and I are Picking Mangoes’ – through movement and music. Language: English Year of release: 2022 Country: Dominica Genre: Feature Documentary Producers: Michael Lees, Adom Philogene Heron, Annabel Wilson and Khade Elwin

Out of the darkness comes something beautiful' Shadrach 'Shadi' Burton, is a visual artist from the village of Wotton Waven, in the Roseau Valley, now based at the RoBurton Gallery in Picard, Portsmouth. His work is inspired by the flows of energy that permeate life - from volcanic energy beneath his natal village, to the swirling cyclone, to water vapour that rises with the sun's rays. In this short film Shadi reflects on his distinctive liquid fingerprint style and a street art series that draws beauty from disaster. Language: English Year of release: 2022 Country: Dominica Genre: Feature Documentary Producers: Michael Lees, Adom Philogene Heron, Annabel Wilson and Khade Elwin

Después de llevar a su hijo a la escuela, Rosa regresa a casa, pero el camino de regreso a la escuela parece no tener retorno. Un ex compañero violento, un niño inocente, un taxista enamorado y una mujer como muchos en el país están a punto de perder todo en este Ciclo de eventos que se repiten cada día. Idioma: Español País: República Dominican Año de lanzamiento: 2018 Genero: Drama Producción: Katherine Bautisa *** After taking her son to school, Rosa returns home, but the way back to school seems to have no return. A violent ex-partner, an innocent child, a taxi driver in love and a woman like many in the country are about to lose everything in this Cycle of events that are repeated every day. Language: Spanish Country: Dominican Republic Year of release: 2018 Genre: Drama Producer: Katherine Bautisa

Grieving her husband's death, a farm worker becomes La Catrina, the Dia De Los Muertos figure of death, and journeys towards him through the landscape of the harvest. Language: English Producer: Diana Molina Year of release: 2015 Country: USA Genre: Short Film, Drama

Un hombre tiene que adaptarse a un cambio radical en el mundo, donde todo es una lucha por respirar, con nuevas reglas sobre hasta dónde respirar. Idioma: Español País: República Dominicana Año de lanzamiento: 2020 Género: Drama Producción: Katherine Bautisa *** A man has to adapt to a radical change in the world, where everything is a struggle to breathe, with new rules on how far to breathe. Language: Spanish Country: Dominican Republic Year of release: 2020 Genre: Drama Producer: Katherine Bautisa

La vida y el amor de Ruddy el barquero y su amante evangelista casada, Morena, a orillas del río Ozama, la parte más baja de Santo Domingo. Bajo el puente, Ruddy conecta las dos orillas del río Ozama. Recorre las filas durante todo el día transportando a los trabajadores de la zona. Dos veces por semana, Morena interfiere con la rutina de Ruddy y tienen reuniones de amantes. Ella es una cristiana evangélica activa. Han estado juntos durante los últimos once años. El proceso documental sumerge a Ruddy en reflexiones como nunca lo había hecho antes. Idioma: Español Dirección: Johanné Gómez Terrero Año: 2016 País: República Dominicana Género: Documental *** The life and love of Ruddy the boatman and his married Evangelist lover, Morena, at the banks of the Ozama river, the lowest part of Santo Domingo. Under the bridge, Ruddy connects the two shores of the Ozama River. He rows side by side all day long transporting the labourers of the area. Twice a week, Morena interferes with Ruddy's routine and they have lover's meetings. She's an active evangelical Christian. They have been together for the last eleven years. The documentary process plunges Ruddy into reflections as he never did before. Language: Spanish Director: Johanné Gómez Terrero Year: 2016 Country: Dominican Republic Genre: Documentary

En los Sueños del Horizonte hay una mirada silenciosa y poética a los sueños y a las decisiones, frente a una desolada campiña cibaeña. Santiago Rodríguez 1961. Luis desea ir a la ciudad, en medio de una dictadura que ha llegado al centro de su casa y se ha convertido en la pesadilla de sus sueños. Idioma: Español Género: Ficción Año: 2014 País de origen: República Dominicana Dirección: Ramon Peña *** In the Dreams of the Horizon is a silent and poetic look at dreams and decisions, set against a desolate Cibaeño countryside. Santiago Rodríguez 1961. Luis wishes to go to the city, in the midst of a dictatorship that has reached the center of his home and has become the nightmare of his dreams. Language: Spanish Genre: FictionYear: 2014 Country of origin: Dominican Republic Director: Ramon Peña

A priest has his devotion put to the test, as he listens to the confession of an ex convict; one that was incarcerated at a prison he visited years ago. Language: English. Genre: Religious; Narrative ShortDirector: Azriel Bahadoor Year of release: 2021 Country of origin: Trinidad and Tobago Awards: Best Film - ConchShell International, Best Lead - ConchShell International, Best Short Film - Caribbean Tales Film Festival

At the end of the slave trade in 1838, the British struggled to find a replacement to work in the cane fields; they devised an experiment to test their "captured" population in the cane fields; this documentary looks at one of the groups selected, The Chinese. Where did they come from, why did they come to Jamaica, and how did they cope. This documentary will take you on a captivating journey of the Chinese experience in Jamaica. A look at the different ethnic groups which make up the Jamaican motto "Out of many one people". Language: English Year of release: 2017 Country of origin: Jamaica Genre: Documentary Producer: Fritzroy Smith*DVD available

Hero, un cortometraje dirigido por Dennis Peña, que tiene como objetivo mostrar la vida y los caminos que algunos eligen para compensar la falta de amor y atención de los padres de hoy. Idioma: Español Género: Ficción Año de lanzamiento: 2015 País: República Dominicana Dirección: Dennis Peña Productor: ámbar Trinidad *** Hero is a short film directed by Dennis Peña that aims to show life and the paths that some choose to compensate for the lack of love and attention from parents today. Language: Spanish Genre: Fiction Year of release: 2015 Country: Dominican Republic Director: Dennis Peña Producer: Ambar Trinidad

In Nana’s Paradise, a young man overcomes extreme poverty, a dysfunctional home, peer ridicule, and death in his family to embark on an epic journey that takes him to England on an island scholarship. Language: English. Genre: Drama Year of release: 2009 Country: St. Lucia Producer: Iyanola Pictures/ Mathurine Emmanuel

The island is at a standstill as people’s eyes are glued to television. Led by the fastest man alive Usain Bolt, Jamaican athletes are winning the sprinting competitions at the Beijing Olympics. They break world records and challenge all logic. No world super-power can contest the victory of this small Caribbean nation. This film is the story of the six gold medals that put Jamaica at the centre-stage of the world map. It is a story that reveals how athletics and music have become ways to escape from poverty and violence in Jamaica. We’ll also get to know about the dreams and hopes of the majority of the poor and underprivileged in Jamaica. Language: English. Country of Origin: Jamaica Year of release: 2008 Genre: Documentary Producer: Miquel Galofre*DVD available

Punta Gorda Town, or PG as the locals call it, is in the southernmost region of Belize surrounded by some of the richest natural environments in Central America. It’s a small town so remote people remember a time of unpaved roads and no plastics in sight. Yet, in just over a decade, plastics have sprung up everywhere and the otherwise carefree existence in Punta Gorda is threatened. Our Own House is a portrait of a community coming to grips with the reality of managing plastic in one of the most remote towns in the world. Country: Belize Year of release: 2020 Length of film: 22 mins Genre: Documentary Language: English Directors: Tyler Robinson, Vanessa Bergonzoli, Jeremy Kaplan Awards: Belize International Film Festival 2021 Wild and Scenic 2021 Sonoma International Film Festival 2021 Newport Beach Film Festival 2021 Montauk Film Festival Film Festival 2021 Louisville International Film Festival 2021 Global Extraction Film Festival 2021 Frozen River Film Festival 2021 DC Environmental Film Festival 2021 Arizona Short Film Festival 2021. Visions du Reel 2020 Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival 2020 Suncine Environmental Film Festival 2020 SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2020 San Diego Underground Film Festival 2020 Reading Film Festival 2020 Monadnock International Film Festival 2020 Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival 2020 Colorado International Activism Film Festival 2020 Chesapeake Film Festival 2020.

Arcadio es el guardián de un parque nacional, un trabajo que aceptó para evadir la justicia por un crimen que cometió, hace algún tiempo, en su pueblo. Intenta mantener su libertad solo en el parque, junto con su perro llamado Campeón. Cuando su perro se pierde, el guardia comienza a sentirse como un prisionero del parque, la desesperación por encontrar a su perro y huir del parque lo lleva al borde de lo imposible con el fin de escapar de su prisión natural. Idioma: Español Género: Ficción Año de origen: 2013 País: República Dominicana Producción: Swayni De la Rosa Directores: Mijail Peralta, Johnnie Mercedes, Giovanny Cruz, Josue Guerrero, Amauris Pérez *** Arcadio is the guardian of a national park, a job he accepted in order to evade justice for a crime he committed, some time ago, back in his town. He tries to keep his freedom alone in the park, together with his dog named Champion. When his dog gets lost, the guard begins to feel like a prisoner of the park, the desperation to find his dog and flee the park takes him to the edge of the impossible in order to escape from his natural prison. Language: Spanish Genre: Fiction Year of origin: 2013 Country: Dominican Republic Producer: Swayni De la Rosa Directors: Mijail Peralta, Johnnie Mercedes, Giovanny Cruz, Josue Guerrero, Amauris Pérez

In a post Hurricane Irma Caribbean, Wally Cooper goes missing, and as his family and friends are actively looking for him, Wally is also trying to locate himself as he gains consciousness in strange cities around the world. As his loved ones, now also lost souls, aim to find him, Wally is ‘bodyless’ and needs to locate himself as time is running out for him in the world of the living. Where In The World Is Wally, based on a West African Folktale, is a story about psychological and geographical dislocation in our “strange” times. GENRE: African Folklore; Jungian and the Judeo-Christian allegories/myth making YEAR: 2021 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Bahamas, Netherlands, USA LANGUAGE: English

For 13 weeks, Family Food Battle brings families from across the island to compete against the clock in 90 minutes to create enticing meals from a mystery box. Meals are prepared in their own kitchen in a creative way that will give them the edge to win $50,000 in each challenge. GENRE: Game Show LANGUAGE: English YEAR OF RELEASE: 2022 COUNTRY OF RELEASE: JamaicaPRODUCER: Alrick McKenzie

18° North is a TV news magazine whose main purpose is to uncover stories related to the Caribbean that have global impact. If it’s stories about political corruption, the environment, culture, celebrities with Caribbean origin, this show is a news magazine of mini documentaries and is bold, fair and in-depth, all while maintaining the highest level of journalistic standards. GENRE: Current Affairs YEAR: 2018 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jamaica LANGUAGE: English PRODUCER: Zahra Burton

Johana y Alberto están comprometidos, su relación está en declive debido al alcoholismo de Alberto. Johana se está ahogando con su abuso verbal, hasta que la golpea, y sus vecinos lo denuncian, ayudando así a Johana a no marchitarse. Idioma: Español País: República Dominicana Año de lanzamiento: 2018 Género: Drama Producción: Katherine Bautisa *** Johana and Alberto are engaged, their relationship is on the decline due to Alberto's alcoholism. Johana is drowning with his verbal abuse, until he hits her and her neighbors denounce him, thus helping Johana not to wither.Language: Spanish Country: Dominican Republic Year of release: 2018 Genre: Drama Producer: Katherine Bautisa

Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess, is a one-hour documentary film on one of the most celebrated, but least recognized heroines in the resistance history of the New World.This is the story of the incredible resistance movement of the Jamaican Maroons, led by the indomitable 18th century military genius, Queen Nanny - National Heroine of Jamaica. From her mountain stronghold at the source of the Stony River in the majestic Blue Mountains, she directed the warfare that effectively neutralized the mighty British Army. Producer: Roy T. Anderson Country: United States/Jamaica Year of release: 2016 Language: English Genre: Documentary AWARDS/Filmography: Nominated, Best Director – Feature Documentary (2016) – Newark International Film Festival; Winner, Best Feature Documentary (2016) – Newark International Film Festival; Winner, Spirit Award (2016) – Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival, Brooklyn, NY. Selected Official Selections: 2016 Pan African Film Festival, 2016 Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival, 2016 Belize International Film Festival, 2016 Newark International Film Festival, 2017 Rencontres Cinémas Martinique, 2017 Reunion Island Film Festival, 2016 and 2017 United Nations Remember Slavery Global Screenings*DVD available

La relación entre un padre soltero y su hijo comienza a desmoronarse a medida que van en un viaje lejos de casa. Idioma: Español Dirección: Wigner Duarte Año de lanzamiento: 2019 País: República Dominicana Género: Cine de ficción *** The relationship between a single parent and his son starts to fall apart as they go on a journey far from home. Language: Spanish Director: Wigner Duarte Year of release: 2019 Country: Dominican Republic Genre: Fictional film

Yochi, a 9-year-old selectively mute Mayan boy, guards a nest of endangered Yellow-Headed Parrots in Belize's pine savannah. When his beloved older brother, Itza, returns from the city, Yochi learns that he’s in debt and has turned to poaching – setting the brothers on a collision course. Language: English Year of release: 2016 Country of origin: Belize Genre: Narrative Short Director: Ilana Lapid

Paddlin’ Spirit is a short documentary film about the controversial jamaican artist Laura Facey, whose work explores the indescribable cruelty of slavery but also the resilient nature of the human being. Loved and hated in equal parts in her country of origin due to the explicitness of her work, Laura Facey stands out for denouncing women's abuse past, present and future and for healing from her own traumatic experiences. Language: English Year of release: 2016 Country of origin: Jamaica Genre: Documentary short Director: Amanda Sans Awards: Best Documentary Award Festival de cortometrajes La Fila, Valladolid, 2017

A man is saved from drowning at sea by a group of fishermen, but wishes he wasn’t after finding out that the crew is only going back to land when they find a mermaid, a mythical creature that doesn’t exist. Inspired by still image films like La Jetée, Chasing Waves is told through drawn images and audio. Language: English Producer: Cameron Tillett Year of release: 2021 Country of origin: Belize Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Supernatural Awards: Winner, Most Notable Belizean Film, Belize International Film Festival, 2021.

Un documental que presenta el lado oscuro e iluminado del travestismo, mostrando cómo la sociedad obliga a estas personas a vivir en la dualidad esperando que llegue la noche para que pueda comenzar su día. Idioma: Español con subtítulos en inglés. Año de lanzamiento: 2018 País de origen: República Dominicana Género: Documental Producción: Katherine Bautisa *** A documentary that presents the dark and illuminated side of transvestism, showing how society forces these people to live in duality waiting for night to come so their day can begin. Language: Spanish with English subtitles. Year of release: 2018 Country of origin: Dominican Republic Genre: Documentary Producer: Katherine Bautisa

Love Zone is a 30 minutes programme hosted by Alrick McKenzie. The programme celebrates love, a quality that if encouraged can lead to good social relations among people. GENRE: Talk Show/Magazine YEAR: 2022 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jamaica LANGUAGE: English PRODUCER: Alrick McKenzie

Songs of Redemption reveals a stream of consciousness as told by Kingston prisoners incarcerated for crimes ranging from ‘illegal possession of firearm’ to ‘murder.’ The prison, once a concrete holding area for African slaves, is devoid of basic human necessities and reflects a reality of unimaginable consequence. The movie exemplifies the unique transformation of an extremely violent environment into a new state of creative and healing artistic collaborations through reggae music. The critical turning point is ignited through a growing sense of self pride and identity, a channel to musically express remorse and the ability to warn the next youth from destructive behavior. As one inmate clearly states, redemption comes when the criminal moves from a very dark hopeless place into the light, the light of life and forgiveness. Language: English Year of release: 2014 Country of origin: Jamaica Genre: Documentary Director: Amanda Sans and Miquel Galofré*DVD available

Jorge va a visitar a su esposa en el hospital, después de enterarse de que le queda poco tiempo de vida, Jorge se va decidido a cumplir su último deseo, incluso si es tocar la luna. Idioma: Español País: República Dominicana Año de lanzamiento: 2020 Género: Drama. Producción: Katherine Bautisa Premio: Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes Libelula Dorada, FICUASO Selección Oficial 2020 *** Jorge goes to visit his wife at the hospital, after learning that he has little time left to live, Jorge leaves determined to fulfill his last wish, even if it is to touch the moon. Language: Spanish Country: Dominican Republic Year of release: 2020 Genre: Drama. Producer: Katherine Bautisa Award: Libelula Dorada International Short film festival, FICUASO Seleccion Oficial 2020