Director Samm Hodges short drama Tender explores the continued generational passing on of male violence. It concerns the life of a young man named Damon, played in a breakout performance by Alexander Hubble, who continuously finds himself in a whirlwind of familial chaos. In order to convey the sheer intensity of Damon’s world Hodges employs a one-shot strategy or at least a seemingly one-shot strategy. Through a combination of clever camerawork and subtle edits, Hodges is able to craft a smooth flow, keeping the audience inside the visceral emotionality that is achieved in a typical oner. Fresh from its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival, Dn caught up with Hodges to talk over the personal genesis of his film, the process of casting lead Actor Alexander Hubble, and the challenge of balancing a polished edit with vibrant, spontaneous, and unconstrained performances.
I read that Tender is a quite a personal project for you.
I read that Tender is a quite a personal project for you.
- 3/28/2023
- by James Maitre
- Directors Notes
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