Over the summer, I went through a life changing experience that challenged how I looked at film and lead me to the conclusion that I was going to be a filmmaker. This life changing experience was the Emerson Pre-College program. I came to the program with the goal to learn about film and figure out what I wanted to do in college. The program taught me how to do everything: create a shot list, set up different shots, film, edit, and how to be not just a good storyteller but to be cinematic. I grew as a filmmaker significantly during this period and became inspired to pursue a career in film. Through the long eight hours a day of work and late night common room chats, I fell in love with the school and Boston. The bright Paramount lights became
