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