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The Rich Pirate

In "The Treasure of Aruba", we follow the story of the legendary pirate Black Jack, who decides to hide his precious treasure on the mysterious island of Aruba. To protect his secret, Black Jack murders his fellow pirate and buries her next to the treasure. However, the spirit of the deceased pirate appears to a Caiquetio Indian, revealing the location of her grave. Moved by the story, the Indian decides to give the pirate a holy burial so that she can rest in peace. As the story unfolds, greed, betrayal and redemption intertwine in a thrilling search for lost treasure, where characters confront their own demons and find the true value of forgiveness and redemption.

  • Angel Soto
    Director
  • Luis Miguel Martinez
    Writer
  • Richella Petronia
    Writer
  • Angel Soto
    Writer
  • Brandon Soto
    Producer
  • Angel Soto
    Producer
  • Katerin Peñalosa
    Production assistant
  • Yesica Semeler
    Production assistant
  • Celiano Kartodikromo
    Audio
  • Lucero Isaza
    Costume Designer
  • Angel Soto
    Editor
  • Simon Bach
    2nd Screenwriter and assistant editor
  • Idan Hernandez
    Camera operator
  • Angel Soto
    Camera operator
  • Frank Klafzinski
    Original Score
  • Stefan Federkiel
    Special Indian Tune
  • Kay Fiedler
    Theme and End Theme Music
  • Melina rapp
    Female Voice with Music in the Boatscene
  • Martin Buitenweg
    Sound Designer
  • Luis Miguel Martinez
    Cast
    Captain BlackJack
  • Jaiella Hijazi
    Cast
    Jean
  • Sharinne Linette Braafhart
    Cast
    Mary
  • Oscar Brieva Caballero
    Cast
    Benjamin
  • Alberto Haayen
    Cast
    Edward
  • Shanelva Kartodikromo
    Cast
    Marina
  • Guizza Maria Steenvoorde
    Cast
    Cally
  • Richella Petronia
    Cast
    Syrena
  • Celiano Kartodokromo
    Cast
    Caiquetio Indian
  • Angel Soto
    Cast
    Chucho
  • Rosmary rizzi
    Cast
    Karla
  • Angel Soto
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    38 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 7, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Aruba
  • Country of Filming:
    Aruba
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - EPI School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Angel Soto

Angel Soto was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela on September 27, 1971. He is an American film director, producer, scriptwriter, editor, director of photography, image colorist, cameraman and actor. Pioneer of the digital era in Aruba. Awarded with different awards in India for his different film productions. He has made commercials, music videos, television shows, short films and feature films.

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Director Statement

For me it has always been an adventure to develop history in cinema, because it gives me the freedom to impact and create what I want with passion, each work is embodied in a natural essence of who I am, I am always looking to achieve new trends in the market with new ideas and playing with the magic of light at all times.