Damian Levy/Gleaner Writer

Filmmaker Jordan Morris’ short film ‘Smile’ has been selected for the Screen Share programme at the 2026 CaribbeanTales Film Festival in Toronto, Canada.
September 10, 2026 by Damian Levy/Gleaner Writer

Filmmaker Jordan Morris is Toronto-bound with ‘Smile’

Jordan Morris, also known as ‘Jordan Mars’, is not yet 30. At the time of this interview, that particular milestone is a week away, and to close out his 20s, he’s about to embark on a new chapter he hadn’t quite anticipated until just a few years ago.

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