WILL SMITH and SONY acquire
"THE AMERICAN CAN"
JOHN LEE HANCOCK of the
"The Blindside" to direct

writer ~ producer
ADETORO MAKINDE

During Hurricane Katrina, John Keller, a native of New Orleans and ex-marine, risks his life for the safety and rescue of 244 people trapped in his building.

SONY PICTURES Press Release
WHO IS JOHN KELLER?

DEVELOPMENT HORIZON

SEVEN SISTERS
Set along townships of Apartheid South Africa, the inspirational true story begins with a personal sacrifice of innocence, love and dignity to becoming a pioneer in the South African wine industry.

RUBBER ROOM
What happens when a group of teachers are placed in detention?

HOME GOING
After 20 years, a musician returns home to his estranged family, but no one really cares.

PLUS 1 PROJECT
A romantic comedy, where the maid of honor finds her +1 in an unlikely place.

HERE TO SERVE
A reality based TV show spotlighting non-profit organizations around the world.

STAY TUNED!                             
...there's more to come!

writer ~ director ~ producer
ADETORO MAKINDE

"Hands down, the best shorts program I have ever screened at a film festival.  Each short (6 in all) were great: ...“In Time...all mini-masterpieces!"  
Ain't It Cool News

 

"This film played at Sundance 2005 in a shorts program.  Overall, really solid.   Really good production values. Solid direction.   But, without doubt, the best thing in this film, and the reason it works is because of the acting.   The performances from the lead actors/actresses were all solid and felt completely believable.   Probably my biggest criticism/ problem with 'In Time' is the script/story is a little too sentimental for my taste.   Just a matter of personal taste I suppose. But, none the less, I think it works."
IMDB.com Review

writer ~ director ~ producer
ADETORO MAKINDE

FILMMAKER STATEMENT
Like most of the world, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, I watched the floods take siege over the city of New Orleans -- taking with it lives, homes, jobs and a spiritual wellness that many have yet to recover. Back then, I felt the want, the need to do something, but my funds could only allow me to donate bottles of water to my fellow volunteers as we sifted through salvaged clothes to be shipped to the Displaced. And so, I make it my mission to inform the world through my art.
REMEMBER ~ REBUILD ~ REBIRTH

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writer ~ director ~ producer
ADETORO MAKINDE

Adapted from a short story, 3 time Sundance filmmaker, Adetoro Makinde, directs this haunting tale of self discovery and healing to the oringinal score of Grammy-Award Musician Terence Blanchard. And with over 300 film entries received, Steep was selected as a finalist, celebrating emerging women filmmakers by Lifetime Movie Network.