To tell you about myself I’ll start with this story; once in high school a teacher called me a slug.

Well really what he said on the last day of an intro film class was, he thought I was just a slug, but excitedly told me I had proved him wrong. While this was after a very shady attendance record, this anecdote should tell you two things about me. I hated school and I love filmmaking.

As someone who bores easily, it’s only natural that my passion, my future, and my world revolve around storytelling. Of course, I appreciate all aspects of filmmaking, but nothing fills me with as much excitement as directing. Specifically, working with actors. To write a character, shape it together with the actors, then see it come to life before me feels like magic. For me, directing is a perfect balance of individual vision and collaboration.

In the future I look forward to perfecting my craft through constant practice. I want to make films that explore familiar struggles and human connection. Ideally I’ll gain the opportunity to attempt different genres like dark comedies and experimental. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll write a musical. Whatever it is, I truly believe that as long as I’m lucky enough to create, I’m lucky enough.