Tyrel hunt
A filmmaker, novelist, entrepreneur, and cultural worker. The common thread in it all, is a deep interest in storytelling.
The Sound of southside
In a rapidly gentrifying Queens NYC, a young musician sets out on a journey to continue his father's legacy and reopen a Jazz Club in the community.
Written, Directed, Edited and Produced by Tyrel Hunt
Awards:
Best Feature Film - Hip Hop Film Festival
Best Love Story - Hip Hop Film Festival
Outstanding Feature Film - Cleveland Urban Film Fest
Best Urban Feature Film - Urban Film Festival
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Films
April Again
A homeless mute, a young couple and a reformed criminal's fates intersect on a day in Queens, New York.
Written, Directed, Edited and Produced by Tyrel Hunt
Awards:
Best Feature Film - Baltimore Black Film Festival
Best of the Fest - The People’s Film Festival
Best Feature Film - The People’s Film Festival
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As an author
Tyrel Hunt penned the novel “The Sound of Southside” as an ode to Jazz, and the borough of Queens. The independent novel is now critically acclaimed and taught in schools throughout the country.
Dr Arthur Lewin, professor of Baruch College says: “I cannot say enough about The Sound of Southside. It is a page turner. The Sound of Southside holds your attention from the beginning to the very end. I highly recommend it. I have used it in my college classes, for years.”
Tyrel is the co-founder and ceo of gritty vibes studios
Gritty Vibes Studios is a video production company that has worked with Nike, Footlocker, GQ, Esquire, Men’s Health, NY Philharmonic, Resorts World NYC, JFK Airport and much more.