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Wish I Said No

Jordan Lyles interviews survivors and witnesses of the September 11 attacks, alongside stories from the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting. The film honors Veronica Moser-Sullivan, the youngest victim of Aurora, while exploring the lasting impact of these tragic events. A gripping look at the lives forever changed.

  • Jordan Michael Lyles
    Director
    Mouth of Babes
  • Jordan Michael Lyles
    Writer
  • Jordan Michael Lyles
    Producer
  • Adam Kerr
    Key Cast
    "Mass Shooter"
  • Viktoriia Bondarenko
    Key Cast
    "Daughter"
  • Margaret Bondarenko
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Jason Pierce
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Eghosa Igbinedion
    Key Cast
    "Background Singer"
  • Tova Petty
    Key Cast
    "Background Singer"
  • Deena Foley
    Key Cast
    "Interviewee"
  • Richie Salerno
    Key Cast
    "Interviewee"
  • Richard T. Muldowney Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Obituary"
  • Jordan Lyles
    Key Cast
    "Himself"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 28, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jordan Michael Lyles

Jordan Lyles, born in 1999 in Southern California, is a director, editor, music composer, author, and illustrator. From a young age, he developed a passion for filmmaking, always having a camera in hand. This passion evolved as he pursued music, realizing how seamlessly it complemented his cinematic interests. Through his art, Lyles aims to plant seeds that nurture future generations, using music and film to create experiences with lasting impact. ​

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Director Statement

Just a vessel.