Experiencing Interruptions?

The Zone

Two friends challenge each other on the art of breaking up for men versus women as one navigates the end of her relationship and possibly-- the friendship as well.

  • Tamara S. Hall
    Director
    Through Your Lens, A Night at the Table, Appetizer, Juju
  • Tamara S. Hall
    Writer
    Through Your Lens, A Night at the Table, Appetizer, Juju
  • Tamara S. Hall
    Producer
    Through Your Lens, A Night at the Table, Appetizer, Juju
  • Britt Banks
    Producer
    Blue Laces, Ronald, Thicke, Iman and the Light Warriors
  • Richard E. Haywood
    Producer
    Blue Laces, Ronald, Hello Mexico
  • Tamara S. Hall
    Key Cast
    "Aliyah"
    Through Your Lens, A Night at the Table, Appetizer, Juju
  • Terrence Wayne Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Shane"
    This Is Us, Through Your Lens, Mortis
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 22, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4k
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Tamara S. Hall

Tamara S. Hall is an LA-based actress, screenwriter, poet, and award-winning filmmaker from Philadelphia, PA. A graduate of The William Esper Studio, Tamara completed her studies in acting, movement, and voice & speech. She’s written, produced, and starred in short films tackling both fun and controversial topics that center Black women. Her first two shorts, “Appetizer” and “A Night at the Table," premiered at prestigious festivals such as Screamfest, BronzeLens, Pan African FF, Ax Wound, and more during the 2019-2020 film festival circuit. ANATT received a 3-year distribution deal with REVOLT TV. Her most recent feature-length script she co-wrote placed as a Quarterfinalist in the 2020 ScreenCraft Horror Screenplay Competition. Before becoming a filmmaker, Tamara worked in the TV business at renowned networks such as NBCUniversal, BET, and HBO. She is a proud alumna of Penn State and can be found inhaling the fragrances of the world whenever she's not working.

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Director Statement

'The Zone' is a play on both the societal idea of being in the "friend zone" and figuratively being in the zone or "zoned out," which is provoked by the suppressed feelings and emotions for another.

'The Zone' tackles a very real and relatable topic in our generation in under five minutes while also being creatively written, directed, and shot in one location on a $0 budget. It speaks to the LA culture and environment, implementing fitness and the friendship that thrives via a shared love of wellness while subtly addressing the topic of mental health. This is a layered, conversation-starting, and fun film that I want people to be able to enjoy during this unprecedented time.