The Cypher
World Premiere

The Cypher

Shorts
Short | USA | 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
Editor
Derek Bosko
Alesia Williams
Executive Producer
Ben Cory Jones
Associate Producer
Ramone Farrier
KC Osterberg
Mel Patterson
Zoë Salnave
Production Designer
Katherine Munis
Anthony Gaitros
Assistant Director
Nick Brooks
Composer
Matt Head
Brian Thomas Wilson
Sound Designer
James Grisom
Christopher Hernández
Music Supervisor
August K. Burton
Cast
Nigel Cox
Kerrice Brooks
Juan Gil
O'Shay Neal
Nelcie Souffrant
Alexander Robinson
Michael Devon
Rap Lyrics By
Nick Brooks
Contacts
Press Contact
Letia Solomon
University of Southern California
Gardena, CA 90249
Phone: 310 844 3561
letiasol@usc.edu
Print Source
Letia Solomon
University of Southern California
Gardena, CA 90249
Phone: 310 844 3561
letiasol@usc.edu
International Sales Contact
Sandrine Cassidy
University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone: 213 740 4432
cassidy@cinema.usc.edu
US Sales Contact
Sandrine Cassidy
University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone: 213 740 4432
cassidy@cinema.usc.edu
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