lyric r cabral

lyric r cabral (he/they) is an award-winning film director and multidisciplinary artist who works across nonfiction film, photography, and animation. the artist intentionally centers trauma-informed care in the filmmaking process to create space for protagonists' healing and self-discovery. lyric's directorial debut (T)ERROR was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Investigative Documentary (2016) and received a Breakout First Feature Award from the Sundance Film Festival. his films have appeared on platforms including Netflix, VICE, PBS, and BBC. The artist has exhibited at spaces including the Studio Museum of Harlem, New Orleans Museum of Art, MOMA PS1, Gordon Parks Foundation, and the International Center of Photography. His work has received generous support from Field of Vision, Sundance Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, BBC Storyville, ITVS. lyric currently resides in Los Angeles, CA and is represented by CAA for film and television.