GYAL

Short Film | In Development

A young Jamaican girl sneaks off to the local skatepark; an act of rebellion that forces mother and daughter to confront what it means to truly see each other.

Country UK | Jamaica | Language English | Patois | Genre Drama | Family | Sports | LGBTQ+

Writer-Director | EDIE DEFFEBACH

Producers | TASHARA LEE JOHNSON & EDIE DEFFEBACH

Executive Producer | NADEAN RAWLINS

Directory of Photography | JERMAINE EDWARDS (My Father’s Shadow, Ish)

In partnership with Girls Skate Jamaica and BREDS Foundation

SCRIPT ACCOLADES

Semi-Finalist Outstanding Screenplay Shorts Competition

Official Shortlist Slick Film Fund

Long list Kino Short Film Fund, Look Aside Film Fund and PRIFF Film Fund

Script and Creative Materials available upon request.

Currently seeking Brand partnerships | please reach out to Production.