Alexandrine Benjamin is an emerging Haitian filmmaker and activist based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She holds a master’s degree in Film Production from the University of Greenwich in England, and her work focuses on powerful social justice themes, including human rights, gender-based violence, and inequality.

Her journey began not with a camera, but with defiance. As a child in Haiti, Alexandrine instinctively stood up for others — taking the blame for her sisters, confronting men who abused their wives, and giving away food to starving neighbors simply because she couldn’t tolerate injustice. That early sensitivity became the foundation of her filmmaking voice.

After participating in a women’s rights documentary project led by Canadian NGO PADESS, she discovered cinema as a tool for activism and committed to turning real-life struggles into stories that can shift public consciousness. She went on to work as an associate producer for Lakou Kajou, a Haitian children’s educational series similar to Sesame Street, where she helped create 6–9 episodes focused on literacy, problem-solving, and social awareness. She also directed the acclaimed segment Justice for Fara, a finalist for the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International.

Alexandrine’s most recent film, N Ap Boule (Through the Barricades), tells the story of a pregnant couple searching for a safe place to give birth during Haiti’s sociopolitical movement “peyilòk.” The film has been recognized at festivals worldwide. She is currently developing a miniseries about newly immigrated Haitian families in the United States, as well as producing her first feature film exploring HIV stigma and empowerment.

At the heart of all her work is a belief that education and empathy are the first steps toward a better future and that cinema can be a catalyst for both.