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🎬 Film Director | Chicago
Director of The Candy Store
🏆 Independent Film of the Year 2026
CEO – Open World Films
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The Preacher’s Truth Premiere 🎬🎟️Sunday, August 2nd, 20264PM-8PMBaer Theatre 2153 W 111th St. Chicago, IL 60643Limited seats available. Free parking in rear.Get your tickets here: LINK IN BIO 🔗 https://ticketstripe.com/thepreacherstruthpremiereThe Preacher’s Truth — the truth never dies.Written by: @whois_bo 📝Directors: @directorwillgates & @whois_bo 🎥Starring: 🎬@comedianmikesamp @vellekimble @tkay_35 @iamjjthe @tmansming @theofficial_japg @iamshantarenee @jazzellesworld @dondonactorceo @_jasminedunlap_ @charlesap183 @followmysmile_red @actress_asia_marie @deedeelogan287 @maxjulian2200 @ftfne_ameer @ap0llonia._ @moola_guapo @lodoesitall @tyra_itsinyou @yamanz_tsmoove @directorwillgates @vbodyandbeautyspa @lifeof.a1_ @foreignempress1 @lexluther2x_ @cho_bald_head_asz by @directorwillgates

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The Shot Vs. The Set up 🎬 artist @1finesse2tymes song Going Str In 3 #directorwillgates #openworldfilms #setupvstheshot #filmmaker by @directorwillgates

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Who left the back door open⁉️🚪 Can they escape⁉️🤷🏽‍♂️ Who can they trust⁉️🤞🏾 Can you trust them⁉️BLINDSIDED streaming now on Tubi & Prime Video🍿🎥📝Written by: Bo Simmons 🎬Directed by: @whois_bo & @directorwillgates #CrimeDrama #ActionScene #blindsided #Thriller #Chicago by @directorwillgates

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Season 1 of @creativehustleofficial streaming on @tubi . Sketch comedy, stand up, and musical performances all on one show. #fyp #foryou #reels #exploremore #reelsinstagram by @directorwillgates

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#PRESSURE💨💨💨💨💨 VIDEO COMING SOON 👠 PRODUCED BY @xcelency DIRECTED BY @directorwillgates #STYLED by #MyMytheStylist💃🏼 by @directorwillgates

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💨💨💨💨💨 #PRESSURE produced by @xcelency Video Coming Soon #Directedby @directorwillgates 🙌👑🥂 by @directorwillgates

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I played the hand I was dealt ♥️♦️♠️♣️🎬 #directorwillgates photo 📸 by @big_x_tsu by @directorwillgates

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@readyrockstarrr Lookin Like Money directed by @directorwillgates edited by @ftfne_ameer of @openworldfilms #chicago #openworldfilms #directorwillgates #filmlife by @directorwillgates

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The Shot vs. The Set Up 🎬Movie: BlindsidedDirected by @whois_bo & @directorwillgates This scene is our first real introduction to Juice, one of the film’s main antagonists. From the very beginning, we wanted the audience to understand exactly who he is and the type of energy he brings. The goal was to establish Juice and his crew as a real threat—dangerous, unpredictable, and not to be taken lightly. Every camera angle, performance, and visual choice was designed to make that first impression unforgettable.You can watch Blindsided now on Tubi and Amazon Prime.#TheShotVsTheSetUp #Blindsided #DirectorWillGate #bosimmons #Tubi by @directorwillgates

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The Shot vs. The Set Up 🎬Artist: benzinoSong: BlessingFor this visual, I wanted to capture that classic Gotham City-inspired black-and-white noir vibe—dark, cinematic, and full of atmosphere. The only thing I couldn’t bring myself to desaturate was the car. The paint was just too clean, so I let the color shine to make it the focal point of the shot.Every creative choice tells part of the story.#DirectorWillGates #OpenWorldFilms #TheShotVsTheSetUp #Benzino #Blessing by @directorwillgates

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Nothing beats seeing the film community come together. It felt like a family reunion, and it reminded me that when we support each other, we all win. 🎬❤️ #ChicagoFilm #FilmCommunity #DirectorWillGates by @directorwillgates

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They say I’m not the nicest coach… I’m just passionate and competitive. 🤣🎬⚾️So say hello to the bad guys… The Scene Stealers! We came to compete, but more importantly, we came to bring Chicago’s film community together. Nothing but love for my city. Saturday was one for the books, and I already can’t wait for the next event hosted by @chicagoindiefilmcollective.📸: @braze__chicity#TheSceneStealers #ChicagoIndieFilmCollective #Chicago #Filmmakers #DirectorWillGates by @directorwillgates

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