New York Premiere
The Cypher
2020 Official Selection: Shorts
Short | United States | 15 MINUTES | EnglishDrama, 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
Letia Solomon is an African American filmmaker based in Los Angeles. She currently attends USC's MFA program for TV & Film Production with an emphasis in directing and producing. Letia enjoys directing edgy dramas and coming-of-age stories dealing with relationships, family, and women in sciences.
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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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
