Cypher

Synopsis

Tensions still linger in 1997 LA between the Korean-American and the Black communities after the ‘92 Riots.

After an incident in his father’s restaurant, Jay, a Korean-American high school student finds himself pulled into LA’s underground hip hop scene where the two worlds collide.

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Festivals & Awards

Official Selection Edmonton International Film Festival 2017

Official Selection Whistler Film Festival 2017

Honorable Mention, Best Canadian Short Film - Whistler Film Festival 2017

Winner, Best Short Film - Vancouver Short Film Festival 2018

Winner, Best Sound Design - Vancouver Short Film Festival 2018

Winner, Best Cinematography - Vancouver Short Film Festival 2018

Winner, Best Directing - Vancouver Short Film Festival 2018

Winner, Best Actor - Alex Barima - Vancouver Short Film Festival 2018

Nominee, Best Writing - Leo Awards 2018

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