The Cypher: A Rap Battle Turns Personal | USC Short Film

With his reputation and a potential record deal on the line, Khalil confronts his opponent Yung Reap and defends his secret during a freestyle competition. THE CYPHER is an award-winning student short film blending rap battle energy, identity, ambition, and self-acceptance in a powerful coming-of-age drama. 🎓 From the USC School of Cinematic Arts - discover the next generation of filmmakers. 🎬 Subscribe for more award-winning student films: ‪@RealityEndsHere‬ Follow us on the social media: ➤ Facebook:   / usccinema   ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usccinema/?hl #studentfilm #shortfilm #rapbattle #lgbt #awardwinning #filmmaking #usc #youngfilmmakers CREDITS Director - Letia Solomon Writer - Wes Akwuobi Producers - Anne Brashier, C. Craig Patterson Production designers - Katherine Munis, Anthony Gaitros Cinematography - Basil Simon Schneeberger Editing - Derek Bosko, Alesia Williams Sound design - James Grisom, Christopher Hernández Soundtrack - Matt Head, Brian Thomas Wilson Rap Lyrics - Nick Brooks Cast - Nigel Cox, O’Shay Neal, Kerrice Brooks, Juan Gil, Nelcie Souffrant, Alexander Robinson, Michael Devon Year - 2020 FESTIVALS & AWARDS American Black Film Festival Tribeca Film Festival Black Reel Awards ------------------------------------- This is the place to discover films created by students at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Based in Los Angeles, the University of Southern California has the top film school in the world (ranked #1 this year by The Hollywood Reporter) with an expanding alumni network of successful filmmakers, artists, and professionals working in the film industry.