“LOVE.”

Written and Directed by Makay Johnson

“LOVE.” was never supposed to be what it became. It was supposed to be a recital—sing a few songs, showcase some talent, and move on.

But when the pandemic flipped everything, I didn’t just pivot—I built something entirely new.

Between masterclasses, workshops, and exams at Baldwin Wallace, I turned that chaos into a film.

Inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN.—an album that’s raw, layered, and unapologetically honest—I threw myself into filmmaking.

I storyboarded, shot, and edited everything myself, balancing it all with conservatory-level training.

It was like trying to build a plane while flying it—messy, unpredictable, but somehow it took off. And in that whirlwind, I realized—I wasn’t just showcasing talent. I was telling a story.Filmmaking found me in that moment. And this?

This is just the beginning. - MAKAY JOHNSON

AIN’T NOBODY PRAYIN FOR ME.