Turning Pain Into Purpose
This project is still one of my favorites to date. It tells the story of my dad, the pastor of Metompkin Baptist Church, as he shares his “why” behind pastoring. The most passionate man i know. I watch him pour his heart out my entire life and I’m extremely grateful to be able to capture that passion and exact energy in this film. I am extremely grateful that I was able to capture the passion on camera. For me this is more than a film. It is a reminder that the pain we endure is for a reason.
The Distraction
A Short Film On Escapism
The Distraction isn’t just a film, it’s a reflection of what happens when we choose comfort over calling. By opening the box on one man’s inner struggle, the story reveals how distraction can numb us from purpose. This project embodies what OpenBox Productions stands for: uncovering the truth beneath the surface and leaving the audience with something to carry long after the screen fades. The Distraction is the first short film created under OpenBox Productions, and it represents the first step toward building the vision for what this brand will become.
Bounce Back King
Bounce Back King is more than a recovery story. It is a look inside the fight to rebuild when life knocks you down. By opening the box on his journey, from hospital bed to gym to basketball court, the film shows the strength that comes from struggle and the purpose that can rise out of pain. This project reflects what OpenBox Productions stands for: revealing resilience, passion, and the deeper truth that moves people beyond the surface.
Changing Your Mentality Is Possible
This film explores how powerful the mind can be when we choose to shift our perspective. A negative mindset can keep us trapped, stuck rewriting the same page over and over. But change is possible, and with it comes growth. Through Kalik’s journey we see the beauty when we decide to think differently.