Studio Caribe Consultation Sessions Now Open

Filmmakers from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, and Suriname can now submit applications for the second round of Studio Caribe. To help you prepare, we are organizing both online and on-location consultation sessions, so you can get all your questions answered before starting your application.

About Studio Caribe

Studio Caribe supports screenwriters, directors, and producers from the ABCSSS islands and Suriname. Filmmakers can apply for a development grant for an original short (youth) film idea in the following categories: fiction, documentary, experimental film (5–30 minutes), or animation (minimum 1 minute).

The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

Consultation Sessions

Planning to apply for Studio Caribe? We recommend participating in one of the consultation sessions below. You can register for an online session or an on-location session.

If you are registering for an on-location session, please indicate your preferred date on the form. A Film Fund staff member will then send you a confirmation with the scheduled time and exact location.

General Online Sessions

For practical questions, two online sessions are open to everyone via Microsoft Teams: