What are your next steps?

Angelo: (laughs) ‘I have a lot of stories to tell! One thing I can say is that a lot of us on this island are selftaught. We didn’t go to film school. So when we start from zero, it means we really, really love doing this and the love will only grow bigger. So everytime we get a chance to be on set and tell a story, we will do it from the bottom of our hearts.’

Sulin: ‘Ango and I actually met when I called him to be a production assistent. I was so embarrassed because I knew there was so much more to him than being a production assistent. But we needed people and we were very happy he said yes.’

Angelo: 'It wasn’t a problem for me, at all. Even though I had already made films and written stories, I just wanted to be on set and experience it any chance I get. It’s a way for us to get more opportunity to share our message and to show what’s possible on the island.’

Sulin: ‘The next step for me is to focus on distribution. Starting with Mane Hòmbu, and also Perdi by Ryan Navarro, which we’ve just finished shooting and expect to complete in May.’

German: ‘At Provider Films (German’s production company with cinematographer Ewoud Bon) we’re currently developing a comedy project for the Film Fund’s Caleidoscope scheme. Bon Bida will be an artistic film that’s also accessible to a wider audience. That’s the kind of work I’m interested in, films with soul that can connect to audiences in a movie theater.

We are also talking to some of the young filmmakers to see if we can help or work together. People are looking forward to participating in the next round of Studio Caribe, so we also want to check if we can help, whether through writing, producing or mentoring. The programme is a great opportunity to make your second or third professional film, with a great budget to work with. You can really learn a lot.’

What are your wishes for the film?

Sulin: ‘Oh, I hope it does very well. I hope it gets accepted in a lot of film festivals and reaches as many people as possible. I think that would be the cherry on the cake for the film. The process of getting it done is a blessing in its own, but sharing it with large audiences would be the best reward.’

Angelo: ‘My wish is not just applause, but a moment of reflection. When the film ends and the credits start rolling, I don't want applause. I want the audience to really get a moment to reflect and actually get the message of the film. I want them to ask themselves how we didn't talk about this earlier. I want people to start a conversation and start thinking how they can break those chains that we have from our past.’

Studio Caribe

The second round of Studio Caribe is now open. Applicants from the ABCSSS islands as well as Suriname can submit their applications to the Film Fund until Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

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