Jonathan Vieira was born and raised on the Dutch island of Aruba. Mr. Vieira graduated from Full Sail University with both a Film & Video Degree and a Recording Arts Degree.

Jonathan is a well known music and television producer in Aruba. Jonathan gained his experience working for some of the leading entertainment companies in the world. Jonathan has produced live events shows in Europe, North America, and the Caribbean.

As a composer Jonathan's work has been featured on MTV, Discovery Channel and Bravo Network. Jonathan has composed for royalty and performed piano concerts for Prime Ministers and Governors. In the summer he serves as the judge on the Aruban version of Amercian Idol called Sparkling Tours.

"The AIFF is a 7 day event in a picturesque island with expected attendance by many of the film industry's most successful A-Listers. They will be sharing their work with the sophisticated and discerning audience that will come from all ovet the globe to meet with them. The friendly character of the island will set the tone for the Festival's inviting ambiance. Aiff is not just any other festival, but one that connects the audience, the movies and the moviemakers."

Combined, Giuseppe and Jonathan speak 6 languages and have done business in almost every part of the world. This dynamic team are experts when it comes to the needs of production companies shooting abroad.

The Aruba International Film Festival is being organized by a local film producing company called Aruba Film. www.arubafilm.com Italian film producer Guiseppe Cioccarelli, a 20 year veteran of the film industry, teams up with Jonathan Vieira, a rising young talent on the Island who is not only a music and video producer but a brilliant musician as well.