GOTTA MAKE IT
"Gotta Make It" Is a short film about a struggling artist trying to make it in the film industry a few years after graduating college. Dealing with hardship, numerous job rejections, and wanting to give up, he struggles to try to find the courage to continue with his passion and hope and dream to become a professional in the film industry.
Fun Fact: This was Antoine's 2nd film and his first drama, based on the experince of his mentor.
Status: This film has has completed it's festival run, recieving 2 wins & 4 nominations.
Award Wins
Gotta Make It entered the December 31st 2017 One-Reeler Short Film Competition & WON the Special Mention Award!! We've also received the No Budget Spirit Award at the 2018 Top Indie Film Awards. We picked up nominations for Best Short Drama at the 2018 Hollywood Screenings Film Festival Festival, Best North American Drama at the 2018 Alternative Film Festival in Toronto, Best Director (Antoine M. Dillard), Best Actor (Ketrick Copeland), and Best Cinematography (Antoine M. Dillard) at the 2018 Top Indie Film Awards. This would not have been possible without the insanely talented cast & crew or the support from family friends or fans. So Thank You! For the official list of Gotta Make It award wins, please Click Here.
Official trailer