thelukemcnab.com
est. 2025
“No eye hath seen, no ear hath heard, nor mind hath ever thought the wonderful things God has made ready for those who love Him.” – 1 Corinthians 2:9
my story
"Just pursue what you're passion about and everything else will fall into line..."
…is more or less what my mom’s friend told me back in 2022 during a spur of the moment evening visit. It was also the first time that I ever actually asked myself the question – what am I passionate about in life?
At that time back then, I was going through a very stagnant and very dark season to say the least. I had graduated university, was living back home in the Midlands and was working a job that I absolutely could not stand. Some call it a quarter-life crisis, but for me, I called it purposelessness.
I’ve always loved movies. Always. From The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) to every single Quentin Tarantino movie that I’ve seen. Film for me is the only artistic expression wherein all other art forms can be subsequently expressed. Poetry, music, fashion, architecture, photography, dance, the culinary arts… the list goes on and on. However, it was not too long after this awakening that I heard one preacher say…
"...don't follow your passion - find your passion and teach it to follow your purpose..."
…and the rest was history. Passion can be confused with feelings. Passion can dwindle. Passion can come and go, but purpose given by God is for life.
So flash forward 9 months, and I’d packed up and relocated to London, where I’m now currently living. I work a day job in finance to fund my life’s purpose, because from all that I continue to hear, the film industry isn’t an easy one to just hope, skip and jump into. However, I believe in miracles. And a miracle is just what I might need to bring all that I have in my head to the big screen.
But then again, if you can achieve you dream on your own, then you’re not dreaming big enough.
my vision
"At any given moment, the one with the bigger dream wins" - Dave Chapelle
christ
My primary driver is to create unique films that glorify God through in-depth storytelling, a no-holds barred approach and my own personal tastes. And by this I mean the grittiness of an exploitation films from the 70's, the innovation of French New Wave cinema, and messages straight out of the Holy Book itself, all combined to create a portfolio of work like the world has never seen.
craft
The stories I seek to tell in my screenplays combine rhythmic dialogue with characters that will follow your into your dreams at night. If you've already met me, it's no secret that the works artists like Quentin Tarantino Michael Mann greatly influence my my outlook when it comes to the craft. However, the films I intend to make are like ones that have never been seen before.
career
I truly believe that when it comes to the creative arts, the sky is the limit. Therefore, I'd be lying if I were say that I know exactly where this climb of a career journey is going to take me, but at the same time, I look forward to finding out. One thing I do know is this - I'm not going to stop until I see all that's in my mind being shot out of a projector.
on this website
"It's not about what you know, but who you know" - literally every person I've ever spoke to
…therefore, think of this website as somewhat of my calling card. Like a little piece of Luke McNab spread across several web pages and a .com stuck on the end of it. Being someone that doesn’t have any social media, this is also my means to get my work out in the world whilst still holding onto my own personal principles.
Below, I’ve outlined what you’ll find on this website – including my blog, my art and a short collection of movie reviews.
blog
A journal of some sorts, where I write short articles on lessons I’ve learnt so far on this journey we call life.
art
A collection of my work, from my writing to photography to my filmmaking. I’ve also included a few films, people and places that are currently inspiring work. A few of which may be pretty predictable, whilst others, not so much.
opinions
Aka, my movie reviews. I’ve named them opinions because that’s exactly what they are. All art is subjective and therefore, as are the reviews.