Spanning two decades, a young Sikh man struggles to find his place in post-9/11 America. As prejudice, family expectations, and buried trauma shape his journey, a return home forces him to confront his past, heal fractured relationships, and reclaim his identity on his own terms.
In-Person
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas - Aud 8
Nov 08
Credits
Director(s):
Jaskaran Singh
Biography(s):
Brampton born and Jersey raised, Jaskaran Singh is a Sikh-Canadian filmmaker whose work explores identity, belonging, and inclusion, with a focus on bringing South Asian voices and experiences to the screen. His short films include A TURBAN & A BEARD, ME|HER, and COPELESS, exploring Sikh identity, love, generational trauma, guilt, and grief. His debut feature, JERSEY BOY, is the culmination of that exploration, a deeply personal story inspired by his experience growing up in the aftermath of 9/11. The screenplay was a Quarterfinalist for the 2022 Academy Nicholl Fellowships, named to The CAPE List in 2021 (curated by The Black List), and won the 2020 Whistler Film Festival Power Pitch. Now completed, JERSEY BOY premiered at CAAMFest 2026 and is making its way across the festival circuit now.
Producer(s):
Jaskaran Singh, Pulkit Datta, Eman Pathan
Writer(s):
Jaskaran Singh
Cast:
Praneet Akilla, Sara Garcia, Surjun Lail, Rayaan Singh Sahni, Grace Grewal, Noor Dhanda, Amit Aujila, Jon McLaren
