A BREATHTAKING JOURNEY ACROSS DOMINICA’S LANDSCAPES, GUIDED BY THE VOICES OF ITS WOMEN.

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Women of Dominica is a striking and thought provoking documentary that follows the lived experiences of ten women from the island of Dominica. Thanks to the incredible support from our backers, community, and everyone who pledged, shared, and championed our story, we have officially reached our Kickstarter goal. Because of their amazing support this story will be shared with the world. Stay tuned for the official release of the film in 2027.

Project Overview

Women of Dominica is a compelling and thought-provoking documentary that sheds light on the life experiences of a group of Dominican women who have shaped the future for the next generation. This film focuses on what it means to be from a community that supports each other and the impacts of how mentorship can change someone’s life. Enter into a magical world where people and nature are one, welcome to the “Nature Isle”.

The Heart behind the Story

To my daughter and every little Dominican Girl to always celebrate their Dominican culture.

Women of Dominica was born from a deep place of love, legacy, and responsibility. My mother, a lifelong cultural guardian, was honored with the Golden Drum Award in 2019. The award is Dominica’s highest recognition for contributions to the preservation of our traditional Creole wear, which she upheld for over 35 years. Her passion, unwavering dedication, and pride in our heritage shaped not only my identity but also the lives of countless women she inspired. This film is my way of honoring her life’s work and ensuring her story and the stories of so many other women, are not just remembered, but revered.

My filmmaking journey began organically. While supporting my son’s career in acting from a very young age, I immersed myself in the creative process and learned the language of film firsthand. That experience, paired with the guidance of mentors, gave me the tools and perspective to direct this film with both heart and purpose.

As a Dominican woman raising a daughter away from the island, I felt the importance to build a bridge between generations. I wanted my daughter to understand the rich cultural heritage she comes from. Women of Dominica is more than a film. It is a love letter to my lineage, a tribute to the women who shaped me, and an inspiration to the next generation to always embrace and celebrate the culture that lives within them.

Meet the Director

Directed and produced by Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison, a Caribbean-born, U.S.-based environmental scientist exploring the intersection of nature, culture, and women. She was born on the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, Dominica. An island celebrated for its rich biodiversity, vibrant cultural heritage, and centenarian population.

Building on her environmental expertise, she founded Gaia’s Essence, a wellness company through which she champions community-based health education. Her work centers on the vital connection between clean food, water, and air. Over the years, she has partnered with major brands such as Whole Foods Market to advance her mission of promoting sustainable, healthy living.

Women of Dominica is Farrah’s first feature-length documentary. Through lush island imagery and intimate narratives, she blends conservation with culture, honoring her mother, a Golden Drum Award recipient for her contributions to traditional Creole cultural wear. Farrah lives in sunny California with her husband of nearly 20 years and their two children.

Meet the Team

Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison

Director / Producer

Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison is a Dominica born, U.S.-based environmental scientist and filmmaker. Inspired by her son, who began acting at a young age, she turned to documentary filmmaking as a way to preserve and amplify the richness of her Caribbean heritage and culture.

Tim Boggs

Sound Engineer

Tim Boggs is an acclaimed American sound engineer and director, renowned for his extensive contributions to film and television. Boggs’s expertise has been recognized with multiple award nominations, including a nomination in 2021 for Outstanding Sound Editing.

Delia Cuffy-Weeks

Creole Advisor

Delia Cuffy-Weekes is a respected cultural advocate and educator dedicated to preserving and promoting Dominican heritage. As Cultural Advisor and Creole Language Translator, she brings decades of experience in language preservation, community engagement and cultural policy.

Shabnam N. Divingele

Editor

Shabnam Nimi Divingele is a London and Germany based filmmaker and editor whose work spans fiction, documentary, and branded content. With her background in political science and mixed heritage, her storytelling explores identity, representation, & social impact.

Pearle Christian

Cultural Advisor

Pearle Christian is one of the 10 women featured in the documentary and also serves as the film’s Cultural Consultant. Pearle served as Senior Cultural Officer in Dominica for over thirty years. Her life’s work has been preserving the island’s cultural identity through music & arts.

Jenae Bell

Production Artist

Jenae Bell is a Dominican artist and visual storyteller whose work
celebrates the vibrant heritage of Dominica. She brings her unique cultural lens and artistic precision to the visual identity of the film, shaping elements that reflect the heart of the island and its people.

Anna Dobos

Colorist

Anna Dobos is a London based filmmaker and visual artist of American, Hungarian, & British heritage. She co-directed and served as DP for the award-winning short documentary, Thank My Mother For My Hair, which received Best Drama & Best Doc at the 2022 Shiny Awards.

Eric Hutchison

Creative Director/Cinematography

Eric is a multidisciplinary artist and engineer with a creative career spanning decades and shaping compelling visual experiences across film and emerging technology. His work is rooted in storytelling, crafting striking, emotionally resonant narratives that bridge art and innovation.

Lawrence Bentiné Jr.

Director of Photography

Lawrence Bentiné Jr. is a Bronx born storyteller with Puerto Rican roots. He highlights Caribbean American culture through photography, videography and TAOS by Law. His work cultivates connection and transformation through deeply personal, community-rooted storytelling.

Meet the Women