VOICED: Haiti: aspiring capital of Caribbean cinema

The transcript discusses Eleiko, a new film school in Jacmel, Haiti, aimed at fostering a local film industry. Students, including Debbie, are learning filmmaking skills with the help of international volunteer teachers. The school seeks to boost Haiti's economy and cultural expression by enabling locals to tell their own stories. Despite Haiti's economic struggles, the school hopes to transform Jacmel into a Caribbean cinema hub, leveraging its diverse landscapes and low production costs.

In what ways do the students at the film school get to express their own stories?

What advantages does Jacmel offer for film production?