in Cayman: Frank E. Flowers

In this episode of In Cayman, we sit down with Caymanian filmmaker Frankie Flowers for an in-depth conversation about his upcoming film The Bluff, a gritty, large-scale historical action thriller rooted in Caribbean history.

Frankie breaks down the full journey of The Bluff — from its earliest writing stages to navigating studio shifts, production shutdowns, and ultimately bringing the film to life with the support of the Russo siblings and their production company AGBO. We talk about the move from Netflix to Amazon, the realities of developing a major studio-backed film, and what it takes to preserve cultural authenticity at scale.

The conversation dives deep into Cayman Brac’s history, including Bloody Bay, advancements in 1840s weaponry, and how real Caribbean stories influenced the film’s world-building. Frankie also shares insight into reimagining pirates not as caricatures, but as elite, dangerous forces — and how that vision shaped the action and tone of the film.

We discuss filming in Cayman and Australia, building entire 1840s villages from scratch, designing crystal cave sets inspired by local landmarks, and incorporating Caymanian culture in ways that feel honest, grounded, and cinematic. Frankie also reflects on working with an international cast, including Priyanka Chopra, and what it meant to bring her to Cayman ahead of production for cultural immersion.

The episode closes with a look toward the future — what’s next for Frankie, the importance of archives and cultural preservation, and how storytelling can help Cayman’s history travel far beyond the islands.
This is a must-watch conversation for filmmakers, film lovers, and anyone interested in Caribbean stories being told on a global stage.


Chapters
0:00 Welcome
0:30 Official The Bluff Trailer
3:17 The Bluff Release Date
3:58 The Beginning of The Bluff The Writing Process
6:45 The Russos and AGBO
10:27 Netflix vs Amazon
12:12 The Bluff Shuts Down
14:30 Miss King at JGHS - Caribbean History
15:30 Reimagining Pirates
16:25 Bloody Bay in Cayman Brac
17:30 Gun Technology Advances in the 1840s
18:47 Ronnie Hughes in the Film
20:14 Cayman Brac in the 1840s
22:07 Priyanka Chopra in Cayman
24:00 Building Cayman Brac in Australia
27:24 Crystal Cave Inspired Build Out
30:25 Haven vs The Bluff
32:52 Historical Significance of The Bluff
35:38 B-Unit in Cayman Brac
37:00 James McQuaide
37:55 The Bluff Press Tour
39:30 Frankie Thanks Cayman
41:03 The National Archives
44:53 The Future for Frankie Flowers
48:48 Congrats Frankie 🎉
50:18 Cayman Brac Shout Out
52:57 The Bluff Release Date

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