I make art because humans have stories to tell. No matter how under appreciated or overlooked film is a medium full of people with stories.
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I love art in all forms, but my true passion lies in film production and acting. The ability to create new worlds or emulate moments from the one we are in is something that keeps me moving. Everytime I make a new film and create a new world, I like to think that there’s a chance that maybe the world we’re in can be made a little bit better.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in living my life. I see problems in the world and do what I can to inspire others to help make a change. But even more than that, I try to find the beauty in the world. I think film is a medium that can truly help to show how wonderful life can really be if you let yourself live it. Film has changed my life time and time again and I would love nothing more than to change lives with my own films.
What would you do with $25,000?If I had $25,000, I would try and spread it to as many films as possible, even outside of my own. That kind of money is about what I’d make in three years at my current job. The idea that I could find a way to further my career and film, while also lifting others up with me, warms my heart. I have met so many creative, talented, and passionate people in my time as a filmmaker and I would love nothing more than to support them how they’ve supported me.
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