The Cypher
New York Premiere

The Cypher

2020 Official Selection: Shorts
Short | United States | 15 MINUTES | English
Drama, LGBTQIA, Music

With his reputation and a potential record deal on the line, Khalil (Nigel Cox) confronts his opponent Yung Reap (O’Shay Neal) and defends his secret during a freestyle competition. 



Playing in: Don't Look Back
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Letia Solomon
Director
Letia Solomon
Producer
Anne Brashier
C. Craig Patterson
Screenwriter
Wes Akwuobi
Cinematographer
Basil Schneeberger
Composer
Matthew Head
Brian Thomas Wilson
Editor
Derek Bosko
Alesia Williams
Production Designer
Katherine Munis
Anthony Gaitros
Executive Producer
Ben Cory Jones
Associate Producer
Ramone Farrier
KC Osterberg
Mel Patterson
Zoë Salnave
Sound Design
James Grisom
Christopher Hernández
Assistant Director
Nick Brooks
Music Supervisor
August K. Burton
Rap Lyrics By
Nick Brooks


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