TROUBLE
Trouble is eager to prove himself. Babyfaced and hungry for approval, he finally gets what seems like an easy job from his boss: pick up a car and drive it across town.
What Trouble isn’t counting on is what’s waiting for him in that car, in the middle of nowhere.
As the errand spirals into panic and absurdity, Trouble is forced to navigate loyalty, fear, and survival inside a world where belonging comes with a cost. He must learn the hard way that if something’s too easy, either there’s a catch or you’re supposed to get caught. Too bad for Trouble — it’s both.
Set within a distinctly Jamaican social landscape, Trouble is a dark comedy crime thriller about a young man trying to earn his place, only to discover that the place he wants may be more dangerous than he understands.
Jamaica is not a backdrop
It is the world that shapes every decision
Set within a distinctly Jamaican social landscape, the film uses local rhythm, speech, humor, and social codes to build tension. We did not want Jamaica to function as a backdrop, but as the living environment that shapes Trouble’s decisions. Every call, pause, glance, and wrong turn carries the weight of a world where people are connected, reputation matters, and approval can come at a cost.
Sule Thelwell
as TroubleSule Thelwell is one of Jamaica’s best young actors. Born and raised in Spanish Town, Jamaica, he developed his craft locally before securing a rare, first-of-its-kind full-tuition scholarship to the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He graduated in 2024 with a BA (Hons) in Acting.
Thelwell made his professional television debut while still studying in London, landing the role of Desmond in the Hulu/Disney+ psychological thriller Saint X. His growing on-screen portfolio includes playing the boyfriend in the official Universal Music Group music video for Bob Marley: No Woman, Nuh Cry, and he recently joined the cast of the hit Netflix series XO, Kitty for its third season, playing the role of Marius.
Grandison brings a background in creative direction, design, and technical production, shaping the visual language and execution of their work.
@jaime.son
White brings a writer’s command of character, structure, and film history, grounding their stories in emotional tension and cinematic form.
@jwraysnephewTogether, they are developing a body of work rooted in Jamaican experience while pushing toward bold regional cinema for Caribbean and international audiences. Trouble reflects their shared interest in dark comedy, pressure, and the strange ways ordinary people respond when control disappears.
“Even the simplest task can become a nightmare.”
- Trouble
- Sule Thelwell
- Dep. Corporal Audley Spencer
- Tristan Alleyne
- Written & Directed by
- Malik White & Jaime Grandison
- Executive Producer
- Asha McHail
- Producers
- Malik White, Jaime Grandison
- Director of Photography
- Jaime Grandison
- 1st Assistant Camera
- Gawayne Walker
- Key Grip
- Shaun
- Vehicle Operator
- JAKAL
- Music
- Tessellated, Jaime Grandison
Fareye Films presents · A 96 Studio production
Poster, production stills, and credits for press and festival use.
