Singled out for her expressive work, Cybel is the first African American woman to receive an MFA from New York University in Cinematography. She served as the Cinematographer for “Orange Bow” which premiered at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival and for “Sangam” which was recognized for its deeply moody and textured palette and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Her feature work has included “Flora’s Garment Bursting into Bloom”, winner of the Showtime “No Limits” Award at the New Festival, additional photography for the Slamdance Grand Jury Winner and IFP Spirit Award nominated “On The Outs” and the edgy criminal dramas “Dregs of Society” and “No Problema”.
She received considerable recognition for her work on “The Gilded Six Bits”. This 1920’s period piece set in the rural south and based on a Zora Neale Hurston story, won the Hollywood Black Film Festival Jury Award and special screenings at The Library of Congress, The Smithsonian and Museum of Natural History.
Cybel has contributed to numerous documentaries, notably Virginia Film Fest’s favorite “Live From the Hook” and the Tribeca Film Festival “All Access Award” winner, “Dressed Like Kings”. Her commercial work includes promos for Sony Music, PBS, AIDS Walk and Mecca Bros.
