Make it Happen

A determined athlete wrestles with his inner demons while faced with the opportunity of a lifetime. Akeem Swift (Adrian Akeem Sterling) dreams of one day becoming a Pro Football player and freeing his mother from a life of poverty. After training for months, he receives an email with the opportunity of a lifetime, an invite-only private workout taking place in five days. Akeem's confidence is shattered during this week, and his determination turns into anxiety, sending him into panic attacks. As he continues to grow more and more anxious, he wrestles with self-doubt due to past disappointments. He studies, works tirelessly, relentlessly day and night to prepare for Saturday.

Director: Aaron Sterling
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min

Cast

Screenplay

Original Language: en

Themes

Battle with Depression and Hope, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Mental Health and Inner Struggle

Keywords

dreams, sports, based on true story, mental health, nfl (national football league), short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Make it Happen about?
A determined athlete wrestles with his inner demons while faced with the opportunity of a lifetime. Akeem Swift (Adrian Akeem Sterling) dreams of one day becoming a Pro Football player and freeing his mother from a life of poverty. After training for months, he receives an email with the opportunity of a lifetime, an invite-only private workout taking place in five days. Akeem's confidence is shattered during this week, and his determination turns into anxiety, sending him into panic attacks. As he continues to grow more and more anxious, he wrestles with self-doubt due to past disappointments. He studies, works tirelessly, relentlessly day and night to prepare for Saturday.
Who directed Make it Happen?
Make it Happen was directed by Aaron Sterling.
Who stars in Make it Happen?
Make it Happen stars Chris Manuel, Adrian Sterling.
How long is Make it Happen?
Make it Happen has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Make it Happen?
Make it Happen is a Drama film.
What are the themes of Make it Happen?
The themes of Make it Happen include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.