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Event Columbus Startup Week starts on May 5, 2026, 8:00:00 AM (America/New_York)
Cyrus on funding his newest independent film and films as startup
Location: Meridian - 5/5/26, 11:00 AM - 5/5/26, 11:45 AM (America/New_York) (45 minutes)
Cyrus Richardson
Film Maker
614-815-5671
Cyrus Richardson
Film Maker
614-815-5671
Cyrus is an award-winning screenwriter. He has a B.A. degree in Psychology; minor in Communications, and he recently graduated from Ohio Media School under the Film Emphasis Program. He was awarded the Rising Star Award from the school. Cyrus has produced 7 short films so far and they have had over 50 nominations and multiple festival selections. He is the founder of 12 Stones Productions, a production company that aims to produce high concept thought provoking films.

TV APPEARANCES
Pastor David Diga Hernandez Interviews Cyrus
Jonetta Kaiser and Cyrus Interview: 12 Stones Productions | NBC4 WCMH-TV
Central Ohio filmmaker gearing up for next film project

Here are some of my trailers from my award winning films, the trailers also got awards!
Scent of a Sinner | Official Trailer | SHORT FILM 2023
A.I. AMY | Official Trailer 2024
The Weatherman Who Knew Too Much | Official Trailer 2025   


Cyrus will be discussing his path to fund is newest project and the business of making independent films.
"AIMLESS," a gripping psychological drama feature film that unfolds in the heart of Ohio, centers around a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping a troubled teenager plagued by relentless sleep paralysis. As she unravels profound spiritual revelations, she embarks on a journey to rescue him from the clutches of his haunting nightmares.