Will Adams

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.