11th edition CIFF – 9-13 April 2025
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11th edition CIFF – 9-13 April 2025
Film Commissioners Get together Friday April 11
The Curaçao Film Office was installed mid 2017 with the task of developing and promoting the film industry In Curaçao. We consider networking to be a crucial part of this development. Therefore we would like to invite all local and international guests of the Curaçao International Film Festival to this special edition of our happy hour on Friday the 11th of April from 17:30 to 20:00 to get together and connect.
FRI 11 APR 17:30-20:00 • LOCATION RENAISSANCE RIFFORT TBA
MASTER CLASS: THE ART OF STORYTELLING • BY TI-SHEA MEADOWS
Join us for an immersive workshop that explores the craft of filmmaking in both independent and studio/network environments. Through this session, participants will dive into the distinct approaches, challenges, and opportunities in creating
compelling narratives for the big screen.
The Art of Storytelling
• Gain insights into working with major studios and networks, including the
impact of resources, budgets, marketing, distribution and expectations.
Case Study: Paramount Films & Shows
• Analyze successful Paramount productions and their creative strategies.
• Highlight standout Paramount projects and engage in collaborative discussions.
• Discover what sets Paramount’s work apart in a competitive industry.
Collaborative Discussions
• Gain insights from experienced filmmakers, producers, and industry experts.
• Participate in an open Q&A session on navigating challenges in the industry.
Ti-Shea Meadows, VP of Operations at SHO/MTVE Studios & Paramount Media
Networks, is a seasoned entertainment executive with 25+ years of experience. She drives programming, logistics, and cultural initiatives, leading the SHO/MTVES & PMN Culture Club and the Paramount Storyteller’s Lab. With degrees in Forensic Accounting and Radio & TV Production, she champions philanthropy through NAMIC, Pink for Africa, and her nonprofit, Clear Roots. Ti-Shea’s leadership shapes both the entertainment industry and the causes she passionately support
Fee ANG 15
FRI 11 APR 16:00 KURA HULANDA
MASTER CLASS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF HORROR IN FILM • BY JAN DOENSE
As of 2025, the horror genre is more popular than ever. However, historically, the genre has also faced resistance. Since the beginning of film history, horror has been one of the most popular and successful genres. Early horror films such as Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (1919) and Nosferatu: Eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922) are widely regarded as classics. Additionally, many visionary filmmakers took their first steps in the horror genre. Think of Hitchcock, Cronenberg, Lynch, Polanski, and Del Toro – though the list is much longer.
What makes this genre so fascinating and popular? Horror expert Jan Doense – known in the Netherlands as ‘Mr. Horror’ – provides the answer in a masterclass enriched with film clips and personal experiences.
Please note that this masterclass will be in Dutch and/or English.
Fee: ANG 15
Tickets available on March 29th at The Movies Otrobanda and online.
MASTER CLASS: STAGETO-FILM ADAPTATION • BY LOT VEKEMANS
Lot Vekemans, engages in an in-depth Q&A with Maarten Schakel, taking viewers
through the process of adapting her original play Poison into film. She discusses which challenges are encountered and how to deal with them; how to balance dialogue and visual storytelling, using cinematography and subtle performances to convey emotions.
Topics covered will include:
• The difference between the start of a theater performance and the opening of a film;
• The differences between dialogue for theater and film;
• Choosing key moments in a theater script where cinematic adaptations can be made.
Please note that this master class will be in Dutch.
Fee: ANG 15
Tickets available on March 29th at The Movies Otrobanda and online.
SAT 12 APR 15:15 • THE MOVIES OTROBANDA 5
MASTERCLASS: THINKING BEYOND FILM THROUGH VISUAL ARTS BY SHARELLY EMANUELSON
Sharelly Emanuelson will discuss how film plays a central role in her visual art installations. By combining storytelling, movement, and sensory elements, she uses film to address themes like colonialism, climate, and Caribbean identity. Her work
bridges documentation and artistic expression, challenging traditional knowledge sharing methods and fostering new conversations about heritage and resilience.
Please note that this presentation will be in English.
Fee: ANG 15
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