Experiencing Interruptions?

And One

When circumstances cause Tristan Young, a 30-year old bachelor to take in 14-year old Cameron Moore, both learn more about what it means to be a black man in America.

  • Tamieka Briscoe
    Director
  • Tamieka Briscoe
    Writer
  • Blake Howard
    Producer
  • Blake Howard
    Key Cast
  • Marvin "Marvo" Chong
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 12, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Film Noir Nights
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 13, 2019
    Los Angeles Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Tamieka Briscoe

Tamieka Briscoe, is a screenwriter, author and director from Washington D.C. Her works include the new hit web series, QT—a project she wrote and directed remotely while in quarantine—her debut novel, Like a Moth to a Flame, along with numerous blogs and essays on love, dating and relationships for various platforms. Her articles have been featured in publications such as The Baltimore Sun and The Gazette. While writing fiction and blogging have always been her passion, in 2013, Tamieka added filmmaking to her repertoire with a documentary film entitled, The Single Life: Dual Perspectives on Modern Dating. Since then, she’s penned and worked on a number of film projects. In 2016, she launched Black Ink & White Canvas, an organization that brings together writers and actors in an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. A true connoisseur of all things media, she also hosts her own podcast, Talkin’ with T.B.

T.B. is an alum of Bowie State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications and went on to earn a master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland. She is currently based in Los Angeles, California, where she is a writing coach and works tirelessly on her film projects. She is a proud mother of two rising stars.

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Director Statement

"I'm very excited about this project, as it is sparking a much-needed conversation on the importance of mentorship and community. As a single mother, I remember feeling frustrated when I'd hear people say, 'A woman can't raise a man,' because some of us have no choice. But as my son grew older, I slowly and stubbornly came to realize that despite my best efforts, there are ways I simply cannot relate to him, and sadly there were even limitations on some of the things I could teach him. It made me appreciate the positive role models he has in his life. ‘And One’ explores a scenario of a millennial bachelor, with no children of his own, stepping up to take in a teenager, to get him over the finish line in his last few years before adulthood. This is a timely and important message because every child deserves love and support, and sometimes biological parents aren't able to provide it."