However, Canto’s creative ambitions extended beyond acting. In 2013, he established his own production company, Canto House Pictures. With this venture, he aimed to explore his directorial skills and broaden his artistic horizon. His first project, a short film titled “Before Tomorrow,” was met with critical acclaim.

One of his subsequent projects, “The Shot,” received recognition and accolades. It was nominated for three awards and won two, including the Best Narrative Short award at both the San Antonio Film Festival and the Los Angeles Movie Awards. The film’s excellence also earned it a nomination for the Critic’s Choice Award by the Iowa Independent Film Festival.

Adan Canto leaves behind his loving wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, along with their two young children, 3-year-old Roman Alder and 1-year-old Eve Josephine. His remarkable talent and compassionate spirit touched the lives of many, and his legacy will endure in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.