Tender (stylized as tender) is a 2020 debut short drama film written and directed by Felicia Pride. It follows two generation X Black women (portrayed by Farelle Walker and Trishauna Clarke) who have to deal with the morning after a one-night stand. The film premiered at 2020 Outfest Fusion and was released online on May 4, 2020. Tender received the Lionsgate/STARZ Short Film Award at the BlackStar Film Festival.[1]
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| Directed by | Felicia Pride |
| Written by | Felicia Pride |
| Produced by | Felicia Pride Regina Hoyles |
| Starring | Farelle Walker Trishauna Clarke |
| Cinematography | Ludovica Isidori |
| Edited by | Tess Karmann |
| Music by | Asha Santée |
Production company | Felix & Annie |
| Distributed by | Vimeo |
Release dates |
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Running time | 14 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
The film "explores the dynamic between two women who take a dive into a complex morning after a simple one-night-stand."[2]
Cast edit
Production edit
Tender is Felicia Pride's directorial debut.[4][5] She stated that she hoped to capture "the power of the bonds between Black women"[2] and to depict Black joy and connection.[5]
Regina Hoyles was the producer and Ludovica Isidori was the cinematographer.[1] The film was produced by Felix & Annie, Pride's production company.[2] The company used Gofundme to fundraise for the film, and earned over $10,000 from their $5,000 goal.[3]
By September 2020, a feature film version of Tender was under development.[6]
Release edit
Tender premiered at 2020 Outfest Fusion.[7] It also showed at the Seattle Black Film Festival, the BlackStar Film Festival, and the 2020 American Black Film Festival.[8][9] On May 4, 2020, the film was released online on Vimeo and the release was featured on the Black diaspora film review website Shadow & Act.[2]
Critical reception edit
In a review for The Root, Tonja Renee Stidhum wrote, "It is a special salve to witness two Black women with total agency loving up on each other and providing adequate space for each other in a world that suffocates us."[1] Shelli Nicole wrote for Autostraddle, "It’s a look at the morning after, one not filled with regret and a quick escape but instead, one that becomes infinitely more intimate than the physical aspect of the night before."[10]
Awards edit
- 2020 – Lionsgate/STARZ Short Film Award, BlackStar Film Festival[9]
- 2020 – Best Director, Seattle Black Film Festival
References edit
- ^ a b c Stidhum, Tonja Renee (2020-06-30). "Felicia Pride, on the 'Vulnerability, Sensuality, Softness and Hardness' of the Women in Her Short Film, Tender". The Root. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- ^ a b c d "New short film 'Tender' explores what happens after two women have one night stand". TheGrio. 2020-05-04. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- ^ a b c Brabham, Mia (2019-10-06). "Smashing Hollywood's Standards with Felicia Pride". Harness Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- ^ Sandoval, Lapacazo (2020-10-08). "Writer Felicia Pride steps behind the camera to direct her first short film "Tender" — a look at a woman's sexuality". Los Angeles Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ a b Mangum, Trey (2020-05-04). "'Tender' Explores Two Women And Their Intimate Morning After A One-Night Stand". shadowandact.com. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ Wong-Shing, Kim (2 September 2020). "27 Movies About Queer Women of Color You Can Stream Right Now". Glamour. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ Desk, TV News. "Outfest Fusion Announces 2020 Lineup". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Seattle Black Film Festival 2020 celebrates its 17th year and goes online with screenings and events". The Seattle Times. 2020-07-09. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ a b Cummings, Sinead (2020-08-27). "'Miss Juneteenth' crowned BlackStar Film Festival winner". www.phillyvoice.com. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- ^ Nicole, Shelli (2020-09-11). "Find Yourself In The Black Femme Supremacy Film Festival". Autostraddle. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
External links edit
- Tender at IMDb
- Official website, full movie streaming Archived 2020-10-06 at the Wayback Machine
