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Make It Happen

Film · 2008

Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.

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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Darren Grantdirector · executive producer
  2. Duane Adlerwriter · producer
  3. Nicole Avrilwriter
  4. Robert Benjaminexecutive producer
  5. Scott Richtereditor
  6. David Claessencinematographer
  7. Jim Hebercasting director
  8. Paul Haslingercomposer
  9. Kim Taylor-Colemancasting director
  10. Anthony Mosawiproducer
  11. Brad Luffproducer
  12. Dana Sanomusic supervisor
  13. Ray Klugaproduction designer

On screen

  1. John Reardonlead actor
  2. Riley Smithlead actor
  3. Mary Elizabeth Winsteadlead actor
  4. Tessa Thompsonlead actor
  5. Duncan Transupporting actor
  6. Leigh Ennssupporting actor
  7. Ashley Robertssupporting actor
  8. Julissa Bermudezsupporting actor
  9. Terry Raysupporting actor
  10. Michael Xaviersupporting actor
  11. Karen LeBlancsupporting actor
  12. Tyrell Witherspoonguest actor
  13. Ernie Pittsguest actor
  14. Sara Thompsonguest actor
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From the people who made Make It Happen

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  1. Heartbeats2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. Diary of a Mad Black Woman2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Save the Last Dance 22006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Step Up2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Save the Last Dance2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Step Up 2: The Streets2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Never Back Down: No Surrender2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Killing Hasselhoff2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. The Three Stooges2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. War2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. See No Evil2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Blue's Big City Adventure2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Smosh: The Movie2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Ben 10: Alien Swarm2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Katy Perry: Part of Me2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. The Astronaut Farmer2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Bring It On: Fight to the Finish2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Urban Legend1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  22. Shoot 'Em Up2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  23. Sex and the City1998 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  24. Urban Legends: Final Cut2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. The Music Never Stopped2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. Reasonable Doubt2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  30. Not Another Teen Movie2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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04

Through the cast

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  1. Little WoodsTessa Thompson2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. Dear White PeopleTessa ThompsonKim Taylor-Coleman2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. SmashedMary Elizabeth WinsteadKim Taylor-Coleman2012 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  4. GallowwalkersRiley Smith2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. The Christmas SecretJohn Reardon2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. Sylvie's LoveTessa Thompson2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. FaultsMary Elizabeth Winstead2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Proven InnocentRiley Smith2019 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  9. Hudson & RexJohn Reardon2019 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  10. War on EveryoneTessa Thompson2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. I'll Be Home for ChristmasJohn Reardon2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Motocrossed!Riley Smith2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire HunterMary Elizabeth Winstead2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. Love on the SidelinesJohn Reardon2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. Kill the MessengerMary Elizabeth Winstead2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. HeddaTessa Thompson2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. HIS & HERSTessa Thompson2026 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  18. Nancy DrewRiley Smith2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  19. 10 Cloverfield LaneMary Elizabeth Winstead2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. AnnihilationTessa Thompson2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. The Hand That Rocks the CradleMary Elizabeth Winstead2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Lady and the TrampTessa Thompson2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Final Destination 3Mary Elizabeth Winstead2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Rich FluMary Elizabeth Winstead2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. BrainDeadMary Elizabeth Winstead2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  26. Swiss Army ManMary Elizabeth Winstead2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. KateMary Elizabeth Winstead2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldMary Elizabeth Winstead2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. Gemini ManMary Elizabeth Winstead2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Black ChristmasMary Elizabeth Winstead2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. CreedTessa Thompson2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. The ThingMary Elizabeth Winstead2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. FrequencyRiley Smith2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  34. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)Mary Elizabeth Winstead2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. The Parts You LoseMary Elizabeth Winstead2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. A Gentleman in MoscowMary Elizabeth Winstead2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  37. Creed IIITessa Thompson2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Thor: Love and ThunderTessa Thompson2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Super HybridJohn Reardon2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Sorry to Bother YouTessa Thompson2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Creed IITessa Thompson2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. PassingTessa Thompson2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Men in Black: InternationalTessa Thompson2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. AhsokaMary Elizabeth Winstead2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  45. Defying GravityKaren LeBlanc2009 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared