"Shantol, are you sitting?" I fell in love with poetry and different folk forms from primary school. Hello!? In 2017 Jackson starred in Yardie directed by Idris Elba which was a selected film at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in January 2018. Shantol is rated as one of Jamaica rising actors. Written by Sharon Leach, it stars Shantol Jackson and features several well-known stage actors, including Karen Harriott, Carol Lawes, Jean-Paul Menou, and Maylynne Lowe. He requested another audition with him in the room along with Aml Ameen, the lead in the film, who also came with him. You never know who is watching.
When I was younger, I would always tell my daddy that I want to become a veterinarian. The directorial debut from Luther’s Idris Elba, it features a talented cast including Aml Ameen, Stephen Graham, and Shantol Jackson. I did a self tape here, which was sent to the casting agents in London. One to make mention of is learning to be comfortable vulnerable, realising and accepting that I have a duty to tell this story to the best of my ability and when it gets overwhelming or a bit uncomfortable, remember it's not you on camera, it's not your story. Mi waa work wid Idris again! Watch with Prime Start your 30-day free trial. I would love to work with Mel Gibson, Steven Spielberg, Lee Daniels, very impressed with Jordan Peele's work, just to name a few filmmakers. Love the work these women do! Definitely, a few lessons learnt. Like Victorine, it is a short film about a woman facing problems at home and in society, and Serieux must be hoping that Victorine will be as well-received as Sugar.
Ha ha! Idris Elba and Aml Ameen! About two weeks later, I was contacted. I believe there was always a little flame there, it just needed to be ignited into something bigger. In 2016 Shantol starred in her first feature film Sprinter written and directed by Storm Saulter and in the same year was featured in the short film Sugar written by Sharon Leach and directed by Michelle Serieux.
You are your only limit. A member of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group. He was very down-to-earth and we had a nice chat about the film and his expectations. How much paper yuh have? That's where it all began, in the Ardenne Drama Room with Miss Beadle.
Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC. Next month, actress Shantol Jackson will make her big screen debut at the Sundance Film Festival in Idris Elba's directorial debut, Yardie. Look here now, yuh si Viola Davis and Cicely Tyson! Putting it into the universe. I just thought he was associated with the film in some major way. Bear in mind at this point, I had no idea Idris was the director. "Umm, no, mi a fold up clothes." Share. But the producers and casting directors are some of the people I plan to keep a really lovely relationship with. The young starlet was also recently honoured with the Prime Minister's Youth Award in the category, Arts and Culture. The young starlet was also recently honoured with the Prime Minister's Youth Award in the category, Arts and Culture.
"I think you should sit." Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. In 2016 Shantol starred in her first feature film Sprinter written and directed by Storm Saulter and in the same year was featured in the short film Sugar written by Sharon Leach and directed by Michelle Serieux. From Jamaica to London, Yardie tells the story of a drug deal, a gang rivalry, and a young man who has never recovered from the brutal murder of his older brother. In 2017 Jackson starred in Yardie directed by Idris Elba which was a selected film at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah in January 2018.Shantol Jackson is the 2017 recipient of the Jamaica's Prime Minister Youth Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture.
Aml Ameen, Shantol Jackson, Stephen Graham Genres Action, Adventure, Drama Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English, English [Audio Description] Watch for $0.00 with Prime. We later found out that wouldn't work when he put me on the spot and asked me to dissect a frog ... which never happened. Next month, actress Shantol Jackson will make her big screen debut at the Sundance Film Festival in Idris Elba's directorial debut, Yardie. I was informed that the director is coming in a week and would like to meet me and discuss the audition tape I did. With just 5 years in the business Shantol has done many staged plays in Jamaica and overseas.
Never limit yourself.
Listen, I met some really amazing people. Mi waa inna one movie wid di two a dem one time! SUGAR, stars Shantol Jackson, a young, but busy Jamaican actress.
This work follows on her title role in Sugar, the film written by Sharon Leach and directed by Michelle Serieux. Actually, no, I didnt. No matter how small the production, go on that set/stage with a good positive attitude, professionalism, and humility. Significant encounter? By ordering or viewing, you agree to our Terms. Surround yourself with positive people, positive energies. The sky is no limit. I would say continue to seek opportunities that contribute to your growth and development. We said our goodbyes, and two weeks later I got a personal call from Idris offering me the role. It's the character you're playing. My first JCDC medal was a silver medal for an ensemble music piece in grade five. All Rights Reserved. When I started Ardenne High School, I joined the Drama Club in grade seven. So the meeting date came and to my surprise - but keeping very composed - it was Idris Elba. Add to Watchlist.