WILLEMSTAD – Filmmakers from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten and Suriname can now apply for the second round of the Studio Caribe program, which supports the development of new film projects from the region.
As part of the application process, organizers will host a series of online consultation sessions as well as in-person sessions on the islands and in Suriname to help filmmakers prepare their submissions.
Studio Caribe is aimed at screenwriters, directors and producers from the Caribbean islands and Suriname who are working on an original idea for a short film. Selected participants can receive development funding to further develop their projects.
Eligible projects include fiction films, documentaries and experimental films with a duration between five and thirty minutes, as well as animation projects with a minimum length of one minute. The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, May 5.
To support applicants, the program is offering consultation sessions where filmmakers can receive guidance on the application process. Interested participants can register here for either an online session or an in-person meeting.
Applicants who choose to attend a local consultation session must indicate their preferred date in the registration form. After registering, participants will receive confirmation with the time and exact location from a representative of the Film Fund organizing the program.