When shifting tides pit outlaws against empires, rogue captain Bronn St. John and his loyal comrade Alaric navigate a deadly game where trust is fleeting, enemies are relentless, and survival may not be enough.
Jonathan Baptiste is an innovative filmmaker based in Miami, Florida, renowned for bringing untold narratives and diverse voices to the forefront of cinema. A proud alumnus of the University of Miami, Jonathan merges his global perspective — shaped by his career as an accomplished airline captain — with his passion for storytelling.
His unique vantage point allows him to authentically capture and portray stories from around the world, reflecting a deep commitment to narrative depth and cultural exploration. Through his visionary filmmaking, Jonathan continues to push creative boundaries, ensuring compelling stories resonate on the global stage.
Captain Bronn charts the return of Bronn St. John — rogue captain, reluctant hero, and a man the Caribbean tried to forget. Pulled back into the shadows of empire and treachery, Bronn and his loyal comrade Alaric take on a high-stakes mission where every deal cuts both ways and trust is more dangerous than island steel.
Set in the late 18th-century Caribbean, the film follows a former slave turned pirate captain as he leads a daring rebellion against the ruthless forces of the East India Trading Company. Battling betrayal, colonial power, and his own haunted past, Bronn fights to forge a new future of freedom.
Captain Bronn is a proof of concept exploring the rich, untold history of the Caribbean during the era of colonialism — with plans to expand the world and story in future projects now in development.
A Washington, D.C. native and MFA graduate in cinematography from Howard University. Damien has worked across Latin America, including Colombia and Brazil, and has collaborated with filmmakers like Jenn Nkiru and Bradford Young. His background in Capoeira and teaching cinematography informs his rhythmic, dynamic visual style.
Trained in cinema in Hollywood, Gerardo has worked on major films including The Mission, Nostromo, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, and Love in the Time of Cholera. He also directs the Festicinekids Foundation, teaching filmmaking to underprivileged youth in Cartagena, Colombia.
Born in Cartagena, Colombia, Diobeth is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and production designer with over 30 years of experience. He has worked alongside directors like Francesco Rosi, Werner Herzog, Paul Haggis, and Mike Newell, and has directed numerous award-winning short films highlighting Colombian history and culture.
An Afro-Mexican filmmaker and SFSU graduate, Isael works across Mexico and the U.S. as a producer, director, camera technician, and assistant director. Founder of Escuincle Films, his work includes over twenty award-winning shorts and feature films showcased at major festivals including Morelia and LALIFF.
A cunning and principled rogue captain, haunted by a turbulent past but driven by a vision of freedom for his people.
A ruthless ship commander wielding power and fear to crush any rebellion that threatens colonial rule.
Bronn’s loyal confidant and battle-hardened ally, skilled in combat and mysticism, with a past as shadowed as the seas he sails.
• Best Producer of a Graduate Film — Jonathan Baptiste
• Best Actor in a Graduate Film — Evidence Njoku
