I am a third semester filmmaking student at the New York Film Academy (New York City campus). I hope to make a career in film, as I believe passionately in the power of this medium to tell stories, spark conversations, illuminate important issues, and change perspectives. My college program is an immersive, hands-on curriculum in which I am developing both technical filmmaking skills such as camera operation, editing, lighting, and set design. I am also gaining a solid understanding of the content and planning that creates a successful film through screenwriting, producing, and directing. In ...