Director's Statement
I grew up in rural Jamaica, where education wasn’t just the path to opportunity. It was the only way out. I know what it’s like to sit in a crowded classroom, driven by ambition but surrounded by scarcity. QUIZ is personal because it mirrors my journey in many ways. I intimately understand the weight of expectation, the pressure to be exceptional, and the sacrifices demanded by success.
Knowledge is not just power. It creates identity. QUIZ captures the grit, hope, and brilliance I see in students across the island, then and now.
At its core, this film is about more than a competition. It’s about the discipline, resilience, and self-belief required to succeed in a system that often feels rigged against you. These students aren’t just playing for trophies; they’re fighting for futures, battling systemic inequalities, and proving that intellect can be a form of resistance.
Behind the buzz is something much deeper: a desire to be seen, to break poverty and generational cycles that have held them back for generations. I want audiences to feel the tension in every question, the exhaustion behind every late-night study session, and the raw, unfiltered joy of victory. QUIZ celebrates their brilliance, honors their struggles, and shows what it really means when the stakes are not just points on a scoreboard but about securing one's future.
QUIZ is a love letter to young people finding their voices and stepping into their power.
Team
Executive Producer
Director of Photography
Executive Producer
Geeta Gandbhir is an award-winning filmmaker who began her career in narrative film under the mentorship of industry luminaries Spike Lee and Sam Pollard. After eleven years in scripted filmmaking, she transitioned into documentaries. As a director, she recently won the Best Directing Award at Sundance for "The Perfect Neighbor", which wa
Geeta Gandbhir is an award-winning filmmaker who began her career in narrative film under the mentorship of industry luminaries Spike Lee and Sam Pollard. After eleven years in scripted filmmaking, she transitioned into documentaries. As a director, she recently won the Best Directing Award at Sundance for "The Perfect Neighbor", which was later acquired by Netflix. Her latest work includes Disney's Harlem Ice, HBO's "The Devil Is Busy," and "Eyes on the Prize","Born in Synanon" for Paramount, and the short film "How We Get Free" for HBO, which was shortlisted for an Academy Award. As Editor, her films won two Emmy Awards, four Peabody Awards, and one Academy Award.
Director|Producer
Director of Photography
Executive Producer
Sasha-Gay Lewis is an Emmy-nominated producer-writer and award-winning Jamaican director with a film and producing career spanning over 15 years. Her directing work includes the multi-award-winning film “The Incursion”, “Surviving Suicide”, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) I Look Up selected films “The People’s Vision” and “Home
Sasha-Gay Lewis is an Emmy-nominated producer-writer and award-winning Jamaican director with a film and producing career spanning over 15 years. Her directing work includes the multi-award-winning film “The Incursion”, “Surviving Suicide”, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) I Look Up selected films “The People’s Vision” and “Homeward Bound”.
Her producing credits includes: Youtube Original’s Emmy-nominated doc series “Glad You Asked S2”, HBO’s Original Documentary “Reopening Night”, ESPN’s “Skin in The Game”, MTV’s “16 & Pregnant”, and the Gemini Award-nominated,TV 5 distributed doc series “Life’s Rituals “[La Vie En Quatre Temps].
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Jhonny Fabian Sarmiento is a Colombian cinematographer and director of photography whose work spans branded, narrative, and documentaries. An eye for verite and finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, his DP work includes “Lighthouse”, which won Best Short at the Out of the Can Film Festival and was nominated for Best Short at the European Cinematography Awards.
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Nancy Serna NYC Cinematographer and Director of Photography specializing in documentaries, commercials, corporate productions, and branded content. Born and raised in Mexico City, she brings an international perspective and a deep commitment to emotionally honest, human-centered storytelling. She has collaborated on projects for PBS, Netf
Nancy Serna NYC Cinematographer and Director of Photography specializing in documentaries, commercials, corporate productions, and branded content. Born and raised in Mexico City, she brings an international perspective and a deep commitment to emotionally honest, human-centered storytelling. She has collaborated on projects for PBS, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN, CBS, Morgan Stanley, and global brands, working across both intimate documentary environments and large-scale commercial productions.
Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Born and based in Jamaica, Cleon Ewers built a distinguished career as a cinematographer and jib operator. With over 21 years of experience behind the lens, his works span commercial productions, live sporting events, documentaries, movies and theatre.
Editor
Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Niq Lewis is an award winning film editor based in Los Angeles. Her clients include Vox, Conde Nast, Nike, Vogue, Vice Media, and Showtime. Niq's work has been acquired by Bloomberg Shorts, LA Times Short Docs, Netflix, Appletv and Prime. She recently edited the Oscar Shortlisted documentary, "Planet Walker", which also won the audience awards at Big Sky and Blackstar film festivals.