Free Lyric
Synopsis
With the rise of social media as the backdrop, this film explores the journey of a young woman named Niki who was cancelled before being cancelled was a thing, and how she survived a sex scandal.
Official Selection Raindance Film Festival 2026 - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 31 min
- Director
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Cherish 'Chez' Oteka
- Producer
- Charlie Phillips, Chez Oteka
- Executive Producer
- Charlotte Cook, Sam Cryer, Derren Lawford, Rebecca Lichtenfeld
- Editor
- Maria Marrone
- Director of Photography
- Damian Paul Daniel
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Free Lyric Ltd
Charlie Phillips3rd Floor Suite
207 Regent Street
London
W1B 3HH
Sales Company
Free Lyric Ltd
Charlie Phillips3rd Floor Suite
207 Regent Street
London
W1B 3HH
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