Locks | Short Film | Ryan Coogler

Made before Black Panther and Creed, Ryan Coogler’s LOCKS is an early short film created during his time at USC Film School. Set in Oakland, the story follows a young man burdened by emotion as he makes his way through the neighborhood to a local barbershop. The film also marks the first collaboration between Coogler and composer Ludwig Göransson.

CREDITS
Original Title - Locks
Direction - Ryan Coogler
Scenario - Ryan Coogler
Producer - Joselyn Coogler
Cinematography - Francisco Kosterlitz
Editing - Francisco Kosterlitz
Mix - Gentry Smith
Sound Editing - Ryan Coogler
Soundtrack - Ludwig Göransson
Cast - Darnell Byrd, Trestin George, Larry Gray, Kiev Harris, Andrew Lamond, Nia Renee, Turen Robinson
Year - 2009