cypher sessions
In a summer cypher, Malekai battles his best friend—and discovers he’s fighting for more than respect.
Near Dark Productions & Danae Grieef Films, 2025 | Drama | 14 mins
synopsis
On a hot Australian summer night, a local cypher invites breakers around the neighborhood. Malekai battles his best friend, Hung, in hopes to grab the respect of his peers. When the competition gets out of hand, Malekai feels he has more to prove than his talent as a dancer.
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Caleb Ribates
Barış Ulusoy
Daneë Grieef
Tavis Pinnington
Caleb Ribates
Baris Ulusoy
Gokce Sel
Madison Murphy
Sarah Hegge-Taylor
Lucien Perry
Pauline Pham
Jackson Ruan
Aidan Kirkbright
Taylan Ceylan
Stevie Vickery
Justin Macawilli
Hamish Rayner
Cooper Daibo
Madelin Latomanski
Alex Christensen
Bea Brozek
Lauren Wynd
Yvette Scott
Paul In
Rizky Pratama
Nicholas Holt
Gerard Cabellon
Lwal Gay Moo Htoo
Judd Abello
DJ J-Red
Cem Ulusoy, Utku Ulusoy, Armaan Khan, Aydin Bozkurt, Neva Whitewood, Christina Chow, Jane Luo, Kayla Ribates, Nerrie Ribates, Royan Grieta, Makada Iatto-Richards, Ellias Katiforis, Harel Feliciano, Melvin Devasi
2025
14 mins
Drama
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