PAN GYUL FILM

Pan Gyul is a heartfelt coming-of-age story set on the lush island of Nevis. It follows Roshan, a spirited young girl who longs to connect with her father, a revered steel pan musician, by learning to play the instrument that binds him to her older brothers. In a culture where pan is traditionally dominated by men, Roshan must find her voice, her rhythm, and her courage as she challenges expectations to earn a place not just on the stage, but in her father’s heart. Along the way, she must also navigate her mother’s disapproval and the pressures of tradition. Filled with music, culture, and emotional depth, Pan Gyul is a moving story about family, identity, and discovering the power of your own voice.

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Written and Directed by Juliette Jeffers

 

Starring Juliette Jeffers, Winston Crooke, and Hadassah Daniel

 

Pan Gyul marks Juliette Jeffers’ film directorial debut and is the first film about Nevis to screen at international film festivals.

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AWARDS

 

Best First Time Filmmaker (Juliette Jeffers) - Diversity in Cannes Showcase

Best Original Song ("Kaiso Esgatsy” by Jahavid Allen) - Diversity in Cannes Showcase 

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NOMINATIONS

 

Best Director (Juliette Jeffers) - Diversity in Cannes Showcase

Best Cinematography (Michelle Clementine) - Diversity in Cannes Showcase

Best Actor (Winston Crooke) - Diversity in Cannes Showcase

Best Actress (Hadassah Daniel) - Diversity in Cannes Showcase

Best Original Score (Ontario Haynes)  - Diversity in Cannes Showcase

Best Screenplay - Las Vegas Black Film Festival

Best Short - Pan African Film Festival
 

 

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