Monday, September 7, 2015

Artist Statement

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. 


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