A TV Travel Documentary Series and Companion Photography Book
by Claude Duke
A Production of Dukedom Studios Ltd.
THE BEAUTY OF CUBA DOCUMENTARY TRAVEL SERIES
Pilot for up to 13 Episodes x 44 minutes and Photography Book
THE CONCEPT
The Beauty of Cuba shares a journey of discovery through
the lens of Chilean photographer and producer, Claude Duke.
Share the lives of some of the most interesting Cubans and their culture now.
Cuba is a time capsule with a fascinating past,
politicized misconceptions about the present
and visions filled with hopes and dreams for the future.
Join us! We are sharing rarely seen, behind the scenes,
living portraits of the heart and soul of Cuban life.
OUR FORMAT
This narrative documentary is introduced by Claude Duke
with four hosts and featuring special guests.
Together, they represent the best of Cuban music and dance,
food, touristic history and ecology.
Each episode is brimming with up-front and personal encounters
of 2 to 4 minutes each, all set to original music.
PILOT AND SERIES
Structure per 44 minute episode:
LIST OF EPISODES
VISAS & PERMITS
We are proud of the interest and support from Cuba.
Of particular value are all the permits and visas fully approved
by the Cuban Government for our Canadian / Cuban Crew.
Without their consent, this timely series couldn't be possible.
These approvals are a huge vote of confidence and not easily
awarded, bringing us to market with a critical edge
if we can move with an appropriate sense of urgency.
MEET OUR TEAM
Producer and Director
Owner Dukedom Studios
Multimedia Art and Travel Photographer
Actor, Musician, Fashion Designer
Author of FunFabulous Vancouver
TV / FILM
Voice over for “The Beauty of Cuba“ trailer
Creator, producer & director of 13 x 40 Television Series “The Beauty of Cuba”
Creator, Show producer & Voice over for “Angels in the City“ trailer
4 promotional videos and brochures for MTL Tours in Varadero
12 Musical Videos featuring Claude Duke
Singer and actor role for commercials
PHOTOGRAPHER
Created the “The Funfabulous Vancouver” photography book
Sponsored and presented by The Art Institute of Vancouver
Photo Exhibition “In My Search of Beauty“ at The Hunter Bisset Gallery in 2011
2011 * 12 * 13 * 14 Fine art photography Calendars
5 Years as a Freelance Photo Journalist and a Show Biz Photographer in Miami, Florida, USA
Producer of 3 Fashion Catalogues in Quebec City, Canada
Osmel Francis
Presenter of environmental ecology
Environmental steward for Cuba
Singer, rapper, ecologist, educator
Member of the creative team of the Beauty of Cuba
Antonio Colominas
Presenter of Cuban change makers
25 years in Cuban travel hospitality
Fluent in Spanish, Italian and English
José Meriño Céspedes (Tito)
Cinematographer assistant
“Felix Elmuza” medal recipient for artistic photography
Maya Ivonne Quiroga
Spanish continuation writer
Cuban Journalist, radio and TV personality
Director of “The Making of” for “Entre Tu y Yo”
Luis Alberto Echavarria
Bassist, Cardenas , Matanzas
Band leader for Varaderos
Composer, Producer and
Sound Engineer – Studio owner
José Alberto Menendez
Customizing the Pilot and Series
Music illustrations
Jazz and traditional Cuban music
composer, arranger, drummer, piano player
Calgary author with a passion for all things Latin.
Author of
The Cuban Chronicles/Editor’s Choice Award
Circle of Life Series
Of Love, Life and Journeys/Bestseller poetry 2004 (Canadian)
The Enlightened Entrepreneur’s Workbook
Quisha Girad-Lau
Assistant Director & Team coordinator
Wide experience in event management
Global outreach, and team organization
Fulfilment Manager with Landmark Forum/Western Canada
City of Vancouver Civilian Merritt & Firefighter Lifesaver Award 2011
Emilie Le Garf
Freelance designer
International clientele
6 years in luxury industry in Monaco
Global design experience, graphic, product and interior
Master of science business and management for design
Dustin Kohl
Recording Sound Engineer
Equipment Maintenance/Drone Operator
Art Institute of Vancouver
Production Support at PK Sound, Calgary
OUTSTANDING TALENTS
Why Watch The Beauty of Cuba and
Who is Our Target Audience?
Cuba is Hot! The North American market and Chinese markets are hungry...
Everyone is interested in experiencing the REAL CUBA,
away from the political posturing is a vibrant, resourceful people full of colour,
music, dance and food in a largely unspoiled natural paradise.
Tourists, ex pats, armchair travellers interested in new experiences:
Culinary, Cultural or Recreational.
Businesses interested in this new market
Age: The target audience for the show is 40+ years,
with medium high income, possibly with young adult children - and free to travel.
This is the largest conventional television audience in the market,
the BOOMER/ZOOMER generation.
Millennials who want laid back authentic Island vibes and love to be visually engaged.
Facts and figures
Opening the untapped U.S. market’s great buying power.
From 2014 to 2015, there was a 36% increase in US tourists.
With new direct flights, started in September,
the sky (and accommodation) is literally the limit!
The Chinese tourist market is a very important growing segment,
with more than 100 million global tourists yearly.
Over 13 resort projects worth over $460 million in Chinese investment
are underway in Cuba, per Xinhua, official news agency.
“Market studies and knowledge show that Chinese tourists
prefer to study and inform themselves
beforehand on the large array of issues before choosing a destination.
" We have access to that distribution.
“The Beauty of Cuba” offers ‘info-tainment’,
and offers YOU the opportunity to meaningfully access these markets.
Preview of the Beauty of Cuba
Travel photography book
What's in it for You as a Sponsor of
The Beauty of Cuba Travel Photography Book?
The Client / Sponsor will have 12 pages included at the beginning of the book with any promotional material they choose either provided by them or contracted to be produced by Dukedom Studios .
500 units Format 8.5 x 8.5 w/12 extra promotional pages US$25.00 wholesale
US$12,500 investment at Wholesale with valuation to be determined if there is any contra.
500 copies Format 11.5 x 11.5 w/12 extra promotional pages US$30.00
US$15,000 investment at Wholesale with valuation to be determined if there is any contra.
1000 Copies Format 8.5 x 8.5 w/12 extra promotional pages US$23.00
US$23,000 investment at Wholesale with valuation to be determined if there is any contra.
1000 Copies Format 11.5 x 11.5 w/12 extra promotional pages US$28
US$28,000 investment at Wholesale with valuation to be determined if there is any contra.
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