A Night at the Table
A mother prepares food for a seemingly normal family night dinner, but as the conversation between her and her kids grow more peculiar, tension mounts between the three, unveiling a lurking threat at the table.
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Tamara S. HallDirectorJuju, Appetizer, Yes, MrJayV
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Tamara S. HallWriterJuju, Appetizer, Yes, MrJayV
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Tamara S. HallProducerJuju, Appetizer, Yes, MrJayV
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Dierdra McDowellKey Cast"Sherry"Power, Mr. Robot, Red Clay Dirt
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Tamara S. HallKey Cast"Sherell"Juju, Appetizer, Yes, MrJayV
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David Alan MadrickKey Cast"Jamal"Black-ish, The Godfather of Harlem, Grave Mysteries
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Keith DormanKey Cast"Detective Fowler"Super Zero, Detained, Gotham
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Ty StoneDirector of PhotographyFyre Fraud, Rest in Power: the Trayvon Martin Story, Situationships
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Thriller, Horror
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Runtime:10 minutes 37 seconds
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Completion Date:April 1, 2019
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Production Budget:4,800 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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REVOLT TVLos Angeles, CA
United States
October 18, 2019
National TV Premiere
First Place Distribution Winner -
NYC Horror Film FestNew York
United States
December 5, 2019
New York Premiere
Official Selection -
Ax Wound Film FestBrattleboro, VT
United States
November 15, 2019
Official Selection -
Screamfest Horror Film FestLos Angeles, CA
United States
October 13, 2019
Los Angeles Premiere
Official Selection -
Gary International Film FestGary, IN
United States
October 12, 2019
Official Selection -
Salem Horror FestSalem, MA
United States
October 5, 2019
Official Selection -
BronzeLens Film FestivalAtlanta, Georgia
United States
August 22, 2019
Atlanta Premiere
Official Selection -
DC Black Film FestivalWashington, DC
United States
August 16, 2019
DC Premiere
Official Selection -
Las Vegas International Film & Screenwriting CompetitionLas Vegas, Nevada
United States
August 2, 2019
Las Vegas Premiere
Finalist -
IndieX Film Festival
United States
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Best First Time Director (Female) -
Independent Shorts Awards (ISA)
United States
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Gold Award: Best Crime Short -
Independent Shorts Awards (ISA)
United States
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Silver Award: Best Trailer/Teaser -
Independent Shorts Awards (ISA)
United States
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Bronze Award: Best Acting Ensemble -
Independent Shorts Awards (ISA)
United States
N/A
Bronze Award: Best First Time Director
Tamara is a LA-based actress, writer, and first-time filmmaker from Philadelphia, PA whose artistry spans theatre, poetry, short fiction, and TV/film. A 2017 graduate of The William Esper Studio, which was listed as one of “The 25 Best Drama Schools in 2015” in the Hollywood Reporter, Tamara completed her studies in acting, movement, and voice & speech. Before becoming a filmmaker, Tamara has also worked in the TV business at renowned networks such as NBCUniversal, BET, and HBO.
Also a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, Tamara wrote, produced, and directed a number of award-winning shows and performances throughout her tenure as a student, such as "Behind Their Lips," a monologue show created to raise domestic violence awareness.
Tamara considers herself an “activist through art,” noting her affinity for creating unique and nuanced stories for the purposes of bringing awareness to important social and cultural issues not normally explored. She seeks to be a vessel for stories that uplift and entertain and wants to use her words to build doors for the purpose of inviting you all in.
"I wanted to create an intimate, yet chilling story that encapsulated the internal struggle a mother experiences after the loss of a child.
As a first-time filmmaker and WOC, it dawned on me that there was a gap in the horror genre in capturing the real-life horrors of those in my community - but especially black women. I created this story to be that voice."