I want to create sublime plots, complex situations, and nuanced
characters to leave viewers agonizing over and over, to influence and inspire
as fiercely as they have inspired me.
I read voraciously. I consume hundreds and thousands of
words every day but I rarely read books. Instead, I read fiction produced by
fans. They explore topics, genres, and themes beyond the guidelines of
mainstream media, celebrate characters sidelined in canon, and expand the most
minuscule of details into the most intricate of plots.
These enthusiasts are passionate about their craft,
passionate about their writing. I found myself intrigued. What was so inspiring
about these films they would gush over or the latest episode of a television
show they had fallen in love with? What was so captivating about these mediums
that could motivate people to dedicate hours of their time to write five
hundred thousand words?
So I took my first film class. And my second. And then my
third. Until I finally took the plunge and switched my major from computer
science to film.
I have no concrete path I’ve committed myself to pursue.
Screenwriting, sound editing, directing, video editing, and all other fields
within film are fascinating to me. I want to dip my toes, fingers, and fries
into the front and back ends of the film industry. I want to make subtly
detailed films that evoke lasting impressions but also incorporate minorities:
dynamic and interesting female characters, unconventional portrayals of
relationships, and the more eccentric aspects of human nature.
