About Us
Founded in 2020, Minervas Films is a women-led collective based in the Dominican Republic, committed to telling powerful stories focused on social justice, gender, and politics. Our work aims to amplify voices that are often unheard and provide platforms for critical debates.
It is the first production company with a gender perspective in the Dominican Republic and the first to implement a sustainable protocol in its shoots, being invited to the 3rd Edition of the Foro Caribe Naranja to share the experience. Our projects have received national funding (FONPROCINE), international funds such as IBERMEDIA, and we have been selected to represent the country at major international markets like Cannes and Locarno.
Through documentaries, short films, and multimedia campaigns, we aim to create a positive impact, raise awareness, and foster dialogue on crucial issues such as gender equality, human rights, violence prevention, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and cultural preservation. With an ethical and collaborative vision, we transform stories into tools for change.
Minerva (in our case it’s plural, with an “s”) comes from Roman mythology; she is the goddess of wisdom and the arts. It also refers to Minerva Mirabal, a revolutionary leader and martyr who, along with her sisters, fought for Dominican freedom and democracy.
OUR MISSION
Through the production of documentaries, short films, and multimedia campaigns, we aim to create a positive impact, raise awareness, and foster dialogue on crucial issues such as gender equality, human rights, violence prevention, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and cultural preservation.
The principles that drive us
SORORIRTY
Because together we're stronger and change the rules of the game.
CREATIVITY
Because we turn obstacles into opportunities.
EXCELLENCE
Because we are passionate about what we do and pay attention to the details.
SOSTENIBILITY
Because our productions follow a sustainable model and protect the environment.
OUR TEAM
FOUNDING PARTNERS
Collaborators
Jaileen Espinal
Graphic designer
Orlando Jerez M.
Public Relations
Sahira Aquino
Production Assistant, Direction
Demi Issa
Graphic and web designer