Bonaire 48 Hour Film Project

22/07/2025

FILMMAKER TIP! This week Film Journalist and 48HFP Judge, Anna, has wisdom to share about telling YOUR story :)

Film Journalist, Anna Tatarska from Poland. Like, Follow, Share, Comment! Have an amazing week!!!Check us out on:Instagram : https:...

15/07/2025

TIP TUESDAY! This week we have 48er Tobias from the Netherlands with some great tips on audio! Check it out on our YouTube channel!

AUDIO TIP by 48er Tobias, from the Netherlands. : https://www.facebook.c...

13/07/2025

Recap of 48 Hour Film Project Bonaire 2025!

Last Friday we celebrated Bonaire’s creative spirit with the screening of five powerful short films, all made in just 48 hours!

After the screening, our festive awards ceremony honored the hardworking teams and their amazing talent.

🏆 Best Film 2025 – "Mommy" by Filmingo’s

This winning film will go on to represent Bonaire at Filmapalooza 2026 in Lisbon, with the potential to be selected for screening at the Cannes Film Festival!

Award Recap:
• 2nd Place – Zero Sympathy (Timeless Frame)
• 3rd Place – On the Line (The Associates)
• Audience Favorite – Zero Sympathy

Category Winners:
• Best Writing – Mommy
• Best Directing – Zero Sympathy
• Best Editing – Zero Sympathy
• Best Cinematography – Mommy
• Best Sound Design – Zero Sympathy
• Best Actor – Jeremy Pikerie (Zero Sympathy)
• Best Actress – Miluska Hansen (On the Line)
• Best Poster – Mommy
• Best Trailer – Zero Sympathy
• Best Use of Character – Kabouter Bos
• Best Use of Prop – Back for Love
• Best Use of Line – Mommy
• Best Use of Genre – Kabouter Bos

Special thanks to all filmmakers, jury members, volunteers, and our incredible sponsors: Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire (SKAL), Cargill Bonaire and WEB Bonaire.

We can’t wait to do it again next year!

13/07/2025

🎉 We have a winner! 🎉

The film “Mommy” by Filmingo’s has officially won the 48 Hour Film Project Bonaire 2025 competition!

Their powerful film will now represent Bonaire at Filmapalooza 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

There, it will be judged by international experts and will compete for:
- A spot among the Top 20 Best 48HFP Films of 2025
or
- One of 15 prestigious awards—from Best Use of Genre to Best Film

Both give the possibly to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2026!

In 2018, Bonaire made history when “The Hostage” became the first Papiamentu film ever to be screened in Cannes.

Our goal ever since?
Support teams that aim for that level.

We’re proud of Filmingo’s and hope Mommy continues this legacy.

Watch the winning film below: https://youtu.be/czfTsXGUIqU?si=6djN2qdsqdGDk-XU

11/07/2025

Actor Jeremy Pikerie shares his experience as a participant in the 48 Hour Film Project Bonaire.

Don’t miss out—come join us tonight for the premiere screenings and awards ceremony from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM!🤩

11/07/2025

Bonaire City Producer, David Martinus, gives you the quick lowdown — and invites YOU to join us at the screening tonight!

✨ Don’t miss it!

10/07/2025

🇧🇶 Bonaire is proud to be one of the 134 cities around the world taking part in the 48 Hour Film Project! 🌎🎬

This year we're in more cities than we've EVER been! A massive 134!! Did you do or sign up for yours yet? ;)

08/07/2025

TIP TUESDAY! This is the first in a series of short Tip Videos from 48ers, FOR 48ers! This week: Erica from Washington, DC about writing!

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06/07/2025

Thank you for participating 🎬

06/07/2025

Catch an interview with Shaylesh Sewtahalsing and Luis Mendoza talking about their 48HFP experience!

06/07/2025

Our teams film where you vacation: so, we invite you to visit the beautiful Bonaire Island soon!

In the meanwhile, you can also catch the live stream of the Films Screening & Awards Ceremony - Bonaire 48 Hour Film Project 2025 this Friday.