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HOODLUM FILM FIXERS · FIXER PROFILE & PRODUCTION CREDITS

Suriname Fixer

Jason Pinas

JOURNALIST & FIXER · PARAMARIBO

Jason Pinas is Hoodlum's fixer and local journalist in Suriname, providing on-the-ground production support for international film, documentary and commercial crews. With nearly 15 years reporting on politics, crime and climate in Suriname, he combines deep local knowledge with an extensive regional and international network.

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Production Credits

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Years As Journalist

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PROFILE · FREELANCE JOURNALIST

15 years reporting Suriname

Investigative reporting on politics, crime and climate — recognized for courageous journalism and strong advocacy for press freedom.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Journalist · 2012 – Present

  • Reported for local and international outlets including De Ware Tijd and The Guardian.
  • Produced in-depth investigative reports on politics, climate change and crime.
  • Built a reputation for courageous reporting under challenging circumstances.

KEY SKILLS

  • Investigative journalism & reporting
  • Climate change communication
  • Political & socio-economic analysis
  • Crime and justice reporting

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Fixer & production credits

On-the-ground fixing and production support for international film, documentary and commercial crews across Suriname.

Formidable Films (Mexico)�Pre-production and on-the-ground logistics, Suriname.

José Castañón (Mexico)�Ford content material, Suriname.

ELB Motion Pictures (Germany)�Travel documentary across Malaysia, Angola and Suriname.

Sander Versluys Production (Netherlands)�Documentary shoot, Suriname.

Sichtfeld Media (Germany)�Production support, Suriname.

Whisper Films Ltd (UK)�UEFA Champions League magazine show, Paramaribo, Suriname.

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BACKGROUND · TRAINING & AFFILIATIONS

Training, affiliations & languages

Formal training in climate and investigative reporting, alumni networks, and language capability.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • Oxford Climate Journalism Network (2023) — Six-month program on climate change reporting, Reuters Institute.
  • Caribbean Climate Trackers Fellowship (2022) — Twelve-month fellowship on climate communication and advocacy, Climate Tracker.
  • Investigative Journalism Training (Barbados) — Five-day intensive program, Media Institute of the Caribbean.

AFFILIATIONS

  • U.S. Department of State Exchange Alumni Community
  • Oxford Climate Journalism Network
  • Caribbean Climate Trackers

LANGUAGES

  • Dutch — Native
  • English — Fluent

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SURINAME · FIXER PROFILE

Local knowledge. Full production support.

From investigative journalism to full production logistics, Jason Pinas brings deep local knowledge and an extensive network to every shoot in Suriname.

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Production Credits

15+

Years Reporting

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Languages Spoken

Hoodlum Film Fixers · September 2026

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