Adekunle Lawal McDouglas
- Occupation
- Filmmaker, Director, Producer
- Active
- 2022 - Present
- AKA
- Adekunle McDouglas Lawal
Biography
CAREER
Adekunle Lawal McDouglas is a filmmaker, director, and producer. He loves telling stories that resonate with individuals and bringing characters to life. He finds joy in turning scripted characters into screen icons. He has worked on projects like 'Koi Koi: The Myth', 'Burma', 'The rejects', 'The witnesses', and 'An officer’s story'. His first feature, 'Koi Koi: The Myth', is available on Tubi in the US, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand. He dislikes the challenges of scouting and securing investors for independent filmmakers in Africa. He aspires to collaborate with industry giants such as James Cameron, Christopher Nolan, Kemi Adetiba, Jade Osiberu, Disney, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Zack Snyder, and Roger Deakins.
PERSONAL LIFE
Adekunle Lawal McDouglas finds happiness in having peace of mind. His greatest fear is living a mediocre life, and he admits to overthinking things. He has a passion for shoes. He states he would lie in a life-or-death situation involving a loved one. His most treasured possession is his laptop, and his most marked characteristic is his penchant for excellence. His inspirational location in Lagos is Freedom Park. He enjoys eating special Basmati rice at Kilimanjaro. 'Gifted Hands' by Ben Carson significantly influenced his life, fostering his belief that imagination and hard work lead to achievement. He would listen to 'Barber of Seville' on his last day and considers The Joker his fictional hero. His real-life heroes are the doctors and nurses who risked their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highly recommends watching 'Shutter Island'. Stories play a vital role in every aspect of his life and work. He believes being the 'storyteller of your own life' means taking charge of your success or failure. His greatest fan is his baby, his parents are his biggest sponsors, and Emmanuel Oghieaga (Emmy Phenom) is his partner in creativity.
Filmography
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Popularity Score
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