CAPTAIN ZERO LANDS NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINATION

CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF THE CYPHER AFFILIATED ANIMATION!

Ahead of the 57th NACCAP Image Awards, a staple celebration of Black creativity and excellence, nominees have been announced and the entertainment world is buzzing. The Cypher is especially ecstatic as one of our backed projects has been nominated.

Captain Zero is NOT just another superhero film; It's a cultural touchstone in the making, offering a hero for a new generation, packaged in a way we’ve NEVER seen before. From community backed beginnings to major cultural stages, this story exists to remind us that vulnerability IS strength and that storytelling can save lives. It's a story that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt like a "zero" but has the potential to be a "hero."

The nomination is just the first step, however. To bring the award home, Captain Zero needs votes. Cast your vote here to support a legendary piece of work in the making. With themes of mental health, perseverance, and self-acceptance, it is a body of work that speaks to a shared reality among us all.

This short was showcased at Creative Cypher’s 2025 XL Festival and was also an official 2025 selection at Tribeca Festival. Written and directed by Z Cher-Amié, the animation features renowned actor Keith David among other incredible talent like Zolee Griggs. Voting ends February 13th, so don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of history and help us bring home a NAACP Image Award. Vote today!