Premier Mark Brantley has hailed the international success of the short film Pan Gyul as a major milestone in the development of Nevis’ film industry, following the production’s award-winning debut at the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Festival in France. Speaking during his recent press conference, Brantley reflected on the progress made since the Nevis Island Administration […]
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