produced by Cane bay Films

The movies produced by Cane Bay Films include award-winning documentaries and feature films that highlight the lives of Caribbean people. Directed by Johanna Bermúdez-Ruiz, these films share the stories of conflict, aspirations and survival in communities with deeply-rooted histories and social connections – that often go unheard beyond their home island.

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  • Forgotten in Paradise - U.S. Virgin Islands Mental Health Community

    Forgotten in Paradise - U.S. Virgin Islands Mental Health Community

    This recently developed feature documentary film produced by award-winning filmmaker, Johanna Bermudez-Ruiz, chronicles the history of the U.S. Virgin Islands mental health service system.

  • Sugar Pathways

    Sugar Pathways

    Sugar Pathways is a powerful and vibrant film that recounts the story of migration by Puerto Rican families from the small Caribbean island of Vieques to the US Virgin Islands. The severe economic conditions fueled by the “Great Depression” compelled hundreds to migrate.

  • Vieques: An Island Forging Futures

    Vieques: An Island Forging Futures

    Vieques: An Island Forging Futures is an award-winning film that demonstrates part of the peaceful resistance movement against the U.S. Navy bombing practices on the island of Vieques, a sister Island of Puerto Rico.

SOLÉNE

Soléne, a Hollywood starlet, returns to her Caribbean home in quest for love and romance with Camilla, a reigning Stand Up Paddle (SUP) athlete. Will their love survive the wrath of a discriminating and vengeful stalker?

This 2019 drama stars Natalia Villarejo, Vanessa Ayala, and Michael Baiamonte.
Featuring music by Marisol Rodriquez y Los Drunk Dumplins and Yako La Pauta.

In consideration for an event in Washington D.C. 2025. Winner of Outfest, Dominican Republic.