A NEW player has emerged in the ever-evolving landscape of digital entertainment promising to transform the way we consume movies, television shows, and documentaries in the Caribbean.
Pavilion Entertainment, the brainchild of Los Angeles-based film producer from Trinidad and Tobago, Gian Franco, aims to disrupt the streaming industry with a transformative approach to delivery and a world-class streaming experience.
Pavilion Entertainment aims to become the “Disney of the Caribbean” offering a fresh alternative to content creators and consumers in the region.
Streaming platform Pavilion+ is set to make its mark in a competitive market, by showcasing movies and TV shows from and for the Caribbean.
The innovative mind behind the creation of Pavilion Entertainment and Pavilion+ is Gian Franco, who has shared his talents with Microsoft and Amazon and has consulted for Comcast and Liberty Media.
Franco’s film Venus as a Boy won an audience award at the Tribeca Festival and was picked up for distribution on Hulu.
He has also collaborated on projects such as Machel Montano’s Bazodee, Kingston Paradise, and Green Days by the River.
Pavilion Entertainment was born in an application essay Franco wrote in applying for a Master’s in Business Administration and Finance, Strategy, Media, Entertainment, and Technology at the New York University Stern School of Business.
Franco told LoopTT that as a producer from the Caribbean and a champion of homegrown content creators, it was his mission to bring Caribbean voices to the world stage.
“We aspire to become the ‘Disney of the Caribbean,’ positioning Pavilion Entertainment as a leading media and entertainment company dedicated to creating and curating content exclusively from the Caribbean. Our focus spans across movies, TV shows, music, and various forms of entertainment,” he said.
“We’ve launched Pavilion+, a streaming service, which showcases the best Caribbean movies, TV shows, and documentaries, all in one place – from classic movies and TV shows that haven’t been available for years to never-before-seen shows from other Caribbean islands,” Franco added.
While Franco’s key differentiator is his commitment to original content he also wants to dispel the misconception that Caribbean television shows and movies lack quality.
“In truth, incredible stories by Caribbean creatives exist, and we aim to elevate the standards of Caribbean content by showcasing the rich creativity of these creatives,” he said.
“We also want to inspire global audiences. We often say, “These are our stories, best told.” You don’t have to look elsewhere for quality Caribbean content, and by showcasing the diverse and vibrant storytelling that the Caribbean has to offer, we want global audiences to see that. That starts with Pavilion+. We want to reshape local and global perceptions of Caribbean content,” Franco said.
Franco believes that Pavilion Entertainment and its streaming service Pavilion+ have the power to transform how we produce, distribute, and consume Caribbean television and film in the Caribbean and globally.
“Pavilion+ not only aims to be a central hub but also envisions a future where Caribbean storytellers consistently produce world-class content within the region. With data on our side, we can understand what audiences in the Caribbean and the diaspora want to watch,” he said.
The streaming industry is dominated by the likes of Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Max, Disney, and Hulu.
With a forward-thinking approach, the company stands to redefine the future of entertainment streaming in the Caribbean and shape the next chapter in the digital entertainment revolution. (Loop News)
