Recapping ‘a Short Break’ With Director and Writer Bobby Huntley

This week on ‘a Short Break’ we watched the short film TNC by Director and Writer Bobby Huntley. Hunltey didn’t come alone as we were joined by lead actor Thiree Pinnock for a conversation on staying consistent, being Black in America, and creating during covid. The 80s themed short TNC is about a young man in a bar who finds out that he has more in common with the patrons than he bargained for. If you missed the live conversation this weekend keep reading below for gems from the interview!

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Where did you get the money for your short film? 

Bobby Huntley: This is kind of tough to answer because I have been a filmmaker since I was 10 years old. I asked my dad for a camera for my 10th birthday and I’ve been working ever since.  

You just use whatever you can and whatever you got. My cousins were around the house every weekend and by the end of the week I would take the film to school and show it. 

How many revisions of the script did you go through? 

Bobby Huntley: I can't even think in that way. I think of it as a living breathing thing. Even on set there were certain lines that we came up with on the spot. There are some things that come up in post with ADR and it’s a living breathing thing all the way throughout. 

How did you get out being the character Leonard?

Thiree Pinnock: I guess I am still undergoing that. This is a good question because am I really out? This was what made Leonard so easy to convey, as it wasn't a role only for me but it represented every African American male out there regardless of the scenario. I feel very grateful for where I am in my life right now but still at the same time I can get pulled over and say the wrong thing. I never really attempted to get out, it was a good moment to really speak for all of us. 

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