About the owner

In an entertainment industry full of obstacles, award-winning filmmaker Will Adams has built Lokekey Productions into a Chicago-based powerhouse of independent cinema through relentless determination and creative problem-solving. Specializing in groundbreaking short films, feature films, and digital series, the company proves visionary storytelling thrives—regardless of budget or circumstance.

The Lokekey Legacy: Producing Against All Odds

As an independent filmmaker, director, and producer, Will Adams has mastered the art of creating compelling content when the odds seem stacked against him:

• Budget-Smart Excellence
  High-quality productions like Step Off the Block (2017) and Sex Ain’t Love (2014) demonstrate maximizing minimal resources.
• Pandemic Innovation
  When COVID-19 shut down traditional productions, we launched the viral web series Plight of the Independent Filmmaker (2019–2020).
• Festival Success
  Our recent satirical hit Tube-E Movie (2024) earned acclaim at The Urban Film Festival and Chicago IndieCon.
• Genre Versatility
  From hard-hitting dramas to razor-sharp comedies, our portfolio showcases adaptive creativity across genres.

Complete Filmography Highlights

Short Films

• My Enemy’s Son (2012) – Gripping drama
• If I Die Tomorrow (2013) – Psychological thriller
• A 3rd First (2015) – Romantic drama
• My Last Time: Volume 1 (2016) – Relationship study
• My Last Time: Volume 2 (2017) – Sequel to acclaimed first volume
• Tinder Looking Good (2022) – Modern dating satire
• A Job Is A Job (2022) – Workplace dark comedy
• Work Dinner (2022) – 4-minute comedy starring Krystal Joy Franklin and Claude Thompson

Feature Films

• Sex Ain’t Love (2014) – Provocative relationship drama
• Step Off the Block (2017) – Urban coming-of-age story

Digital Series

• Plight of the Independent Filmmaker (2019–2020) – Pandemic-era viral hit
• Fluke (pilot, 2023) – Dark comedy about industry struggles

Why Lokekey Productions Stands Out

We’ve carved our niche in Chicago’s film scene by:

✔ Transforming Constraints – Turning limitations into creative breakthroughs

✔ Amplifying New Voices – Platforming underrepresented stories and talent

✔ Hybrid Storytelling – Excelling in both traditional and digital formats

✔ Relentless Output – Delivering multiple projects annually through industry shifts

The Future of Independent Cinema

With multiple projects in development and a reputation for delivering against all odds, Lokekey Productions continues pushing boundaries in:

• Satirical Comedy – Tube-E Movie
• Dark Dramedy – Fluke
• Authentic Indie Storytelling – Upcoming 2025 slate

For collaborators and audiences seeking real, unfiltered independent cinema, Will Adams and Lokekey Productions represent the resilient creative engine of Chicago’s film scene—proving visionary storytelling is about perseverance, not just resources.