WOW!

Dutch Caribbean Islands
as you have never
seen them before

A film about the nature of the Caribbean Islands of the 
Kingdom of the Netherlands from the makers of The New Wilderness

A film about the nature of the Caribbean Islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from the makers of The New Wilderness

About the film

The cinema film Wow! showcases the incredible beauty, wondrous ecosystems, fragility and resilience of nature on and around the Dutch Kingdom’s six Caribbean islands; Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten. We take you on a journey to tropical rainforests, active volcanoes, playing dolphins, stately flamingos, steep cliffs, indescribably beautiful corals and unique flora and fauna. Let yourself be carried away in wonder, inspiration and connection between people and nature. Then the conclusion is that only 1 word fits this film; WOW!

For the next three years, intensive filming will be done on the islands so that we can launch the film in cinemas in 2026. Can’t wait that long? Like our Facebook and Instagram page now and don’t miss out on all the beautiful things we will be filming in the coming years!

About the 360 approach

Wow! We use the sense of wonder, pride and connection that this film brings to develop valuable educational, musical and creative programs around the film. 

About the Team

EMS FILMS/M&N Media Group from the Netherlands and 360º of Innovation from
Aruba are jointly producing this film.

 

About partnership opportunities

This film cannot be made without the cooperation of partners. Are you interested in entering into a partnership with us in the field of knowledge, logistics or financially?

About the 360 approach

Wow! We use the sense of wonder, pride and connection that this film brings to develop valuable educational, musical and creative programs around the film. 

About the Team

EMS FILMS/M&N Media Group from the Netherlands and 360º of Innovation from
Aruba are jointly producing this film.

 

About partnership opportunities

This film cannot be made without the cooperation of partners. Are you interested in entering into a partnership with us in the field of knowledge, logistics or financially?

Official partners

WOW! A 360º approach

WOW! Is not just a nature film, but a 360º approach. We want to ensure that as many people as possible are amazed and inspired by the beauty and fragility of the unique nature on the islands in many ways.
WOW 360 Approach

Timeline

WOW! Is not just a nature film, but a 360º approach. We want to ensure that as many people as possible are amazed and inspired by the beauty and fragility of the unique nature on the islands in many ways.
2022
Research, fundraising and writing
This year we are focusing on research, fundraising and writing the script for WOW!
2023 - 2024
Filming on the islands
In 2023 we were filming on the 6 islands for the teasers. Start continuos filming Q4 2024. Launch Podcast Q2 2025. Launch TV documentaires Q4 2025 / Q1 2026.
2026
Release film
Our goal is to release the film in the Netherlands and on the islands in Q4 2026.
2027
Rolled out on streaming platforms
In 2027 the film will be rolled out on platforms like Netflix and/or Amazon Prime.

The WOW! Factor

Become a part of the WOW movement. Let yourself and your relations get blown away on a journey of wonder, inspiration and sustainable development. Connect with us and be part of real change!

We will be meeting each other at the red-carpet premiere in 2026 and have a blast.

And you can bring a number of guests with you to the red-carpet event with an awesome photo moment. You may participate in a panel discussion prior to the film screening.

A few weeks prior to the red-carpet event, we will make the film available for a sneak preview. 

A webinar or a physical event where the makers provide a ‘making of’ program consisting of film fragments and anecdotes ‘behind the scenes’.

We will organize a networking event for partners in 2024 with an interesting program to which you are invited with twelve relations.

We place your name and logo on our page: wowthenaturefilm.com and in the credits of the film.We will also tag you during the online publication of our promotional clips on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Your organization contributes to a sustainable and significant project for the Kingdom based on social corporate responsibility.

You get access to a selection of images from our project photo database both nature- and behind the scenes photo’s - and can order and use unlimited photos up to and including the year of the premiere.

Depending on the country you are in, donations can be a tax deductible.

Become a WOW! partner or ambassador

Fill in the contact form or send us an email at:  [email protected] 

The Islands

Click to view the preview video of each of the islands.

has a tropical steppe climate. 24,3% of Aruba is classified as a protected nature area and it is home to many species of flora and fauna…read more

consists of rocks of sedimentary and volcanic origin. The salt lakes have been formed as a result of sea level changes,…read more

has a volcanic core, with a hilly and semi-arid landscape and is surrounded by fossil coral reefs…read more 

consists of a dormant volcano with four lava domes. The slopes drop steeply to the sea and the coast is rocky…read more

is known for the fact that the island is divided in two into a French and a Dutch part…read more

consists of a dormant volcano in the southeast of the island with a height of 601 meters…read more

The team

EMS FILMS

For the past 25 years, EMS FILMS has produced internationally award-winning documentaries for cinema screening, streaming platforms, television broadcasting and museum use. Films and series such as De Nieuwe Wildernis, The Living Delta, Wild Amsterdam and De Wilde Noordzee find a loyal audience all over the world.

One of the focal points for EMS/M&N is also creating immersive exhibitions such as the 5D experiences This is Holland. EMS FILMS combines its creative and distributive know-how with the talents of a wide range of international partners to develop and produce projects ranging from web clips, TV series, educational modules to high-quality cinema productions. Our films are screened at hundreds of festivals and broadcasters worldwide, including VARA, ARTE, France Television, ZDF, The Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, Netflix and Disney+.

EMS FILMS

For the past 25 years, EMS FILMS has produced internationally award-winning documentaries for cinema screening, streaming platforms, television broadcasting and museum use. Films and series such as De Nieuwe Wildernis, The Living Delta, Wild Amsterdam and De Wilde Noordzee find a loyal audience all over the world.

One of the focal points for EMS/M&N is also creating immersive exhibitions such as the 5D experiences This is Holland. EMS FILMS combines its creative and distributive know-how with the talents of a wide range of international partners to develop and produce projects ranging from web clips, TV series, educational modules to high-quality cinema productions. Our films are screened at hundreds of festivals and broadcasters worldwide, including VARA, ARTE, France Television, ZDF, The Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, Netflix and Disney+.

360º of Innovation

360º of Innovation is a foundation in Aruba and Bonaire (i.o.) that aims to make islands more sustainable through the use of innovative and creative projects and processes. 360º of Innovation is formed by a multidisciplinary team of professionals who all have a deep passion for creating a more sustainable society.

360º of Innovation works at the intersection of social, technical and economic innovation in all sectors and areas of small island societies and works from the triple helix concept, where the connection between governments, business / NGOs and knowledge centers is important.

Our Ambassadors

Please meet our WOW! ambassadors! Thank you all so much for supporting us and sharing your knowledge and network.

Eric Mijts

Researcher, Educator and Manager at the University of Aruba

Melanie Meijer zu Schlochtern

Manager Nature Foundation St. Maarten

Natasha Silva

Chief Conservation Officer at Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba

Bryan Horne

Founder and managing director of Dive Curaçao

Nicola Jaeger

Director, editor, photographer, translator and writer at Devocean Pictures

Tineke van Bussel

Research Communication Liaison for the DCNA

Erik Houtepen

Head Consultancy Department at Carmabi

Aissah van Eer

M.Sc. Animal Science, Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquaculture

Tadzio Bervoets

Caribbean Conservation Professional

Marc van der Seijs

Sustainable Mobility and Behavior Advisor

Arno Verhoeven

Executive Director DCNA

Nicole Hoevertsz

Vice President and Member International Olympic Committee

Ruby Pouchet

Community & Content Coordinator at Stinapa Bonaire

Hendrik Wuyts

Director & DoP at Bonaire Vision Films & Photo International

Chris Johnson

Head of the Netherlands Representation Office (VNP)

Yoeri Bulk

Director, editor, filmmaker & videographer at Devocean Pictures

Darelyn Koolman

Former Freeway Employee, Current Marriott Marketing Executive & Nature Lover

Kai Wulf

Parks Manager at Saba Conservation Foundation The Bottom, Saba

Virgginia Paragona

Former Freeway Employee, Producer at Wings Global Media & NATURE LOVER

Erik Boman

Director of STENAPA

Anne Witsenburg

Director of the Aruba Monument Fund Foundation Aruba

Leslie Hickerson

Manager Nature Foundation St Maarten

Roy Smits

Dive Friends Bonaire Managing Directo

Arnell Menelik

Director Axum Café Sint Maarten & rapper & musician

Karel Boon

Diving instructor & hiking guide

Deedee Johnson

LL.M International Public Law

WOW updates

Press

Caribisch Netwerk
Caribisch NetwerkCaribisch Netwerk
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The canon of Dutch nature forgets the Caribbean islands.
Antilliaans Dagblad
Antilliaans DagbladAntilliaans Dagblad
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"Forgotten" Nature Caribbean Islands
Dossierkoninkrijksrelaties
Dossierkoninkrijksrelatiesdossierkoninkrijksrelaties.nl
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Cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets Caribbean sequel with WOW!
Soualiga newsday
Soualiga newsdaysoualiganewsday.com
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Cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets Caribbean sequel with WOW!
Aruba NU
Aruba NUaruba.nu/
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Cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets Caribbean sequel
DCNA Natuur
DCNA Natuurdcnanature.org/
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Cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets Caribbean sequel with “WOW!”
Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance
Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliancefacebook.com/DutchCaribbeanNatureAlliance
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Cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets Caribbean sequel with “WOW!”
Entertainment business
Entertainment businessentertainmentbusiness.nl/
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Cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets Caribbean sequel with “WOW!”
Bios agenda
Bios agendabiosagenda.nl/
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Cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets Caribbean sequel with “WOW!”
That's gaming
That's gamingthatsgaming.nl/
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Cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets Caribbean sequel with “WOW!”
Curacao. Nu
Curacao. Nucuracao.nu
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Cinema hit “The New Wilderness” gets Caribbean sequel
Kabinet van de Gouverneur
Kabinet van de GouverneurKabinet van de Gouverneur
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Op maandag 30 mei heeft mevr. Bianca Peters, Director en Co-founder 360 Innovation, een bezoek gebracht aan de Gouverneur van Curaçao, H.E. Lucille George-Wout.
Bon Bini Bonaire
Bon Bini Bonairebonairegov.com/bestuur-organisatie/bon-bini-magazine
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De unieke natuur van het Caribisch deel van het Koninkrijk speelt de hoofdrol in de nieuwe bioscoopfilm WOW!.
Groen Rood Wit
Groen Rood Witgroenroodwit.nl/
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FILM WOW! LAAT DE UNIEKE NATUUR EN SCHOONHEID VAN CARAÏBISCH NEDERLAND ZIEN
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About partnership opportunities

This film cannot be made without the cooperation of partners. Are you interested in entering into a partnership with us in the field of knowledge, logistics or financially? Send an email to [email protected]. We would like to thank the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance, the Ministry of the Interior in the Netherlands, the Governor of Aruba and the Lieutenant Governors of Bonaire and Saba for their support in making this film a reality.

Contact us

Fill in the contact form or send us an email at:  [email protected] 

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