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Hunaina Hirji

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Hey there! I'm Hunaina Hirji, a senior at Yorba Linda High School, fueled by a burning desire to make a difference through storytelling. As an aspiring filmmaker, I'm hoping to attend a four-year film school, honing my craft and bringing impactful stories to life. When I'm not immersed in the world of filmmaking, I'm a versatile athlete, juggling three sports: golf, basketball, and karate. These keep me disciplined and push me physically and mentally. Community service is close to my heart. I believe in giving back, utilizing my filmmaking skills to support nonprofits and make a positive impact. Whether it's creating videos, documenting events, or raising awareness, I shed light on the incredible work of local organizations. My ultimate goal is to storytell for change. I envision films that entertain, challenge norms, inspire, and spark conversations. Through thought-provoking narratives and compelling visuals, I aim to leave a lasting impact and contribute to a positive transformation.

Education

Yorba Linda High

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
    • Marketing
    • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Motion Pictures and Film

    • Dream career goals:

      National Geographic Producer

    • Executive Producer

      Mustang Mix
      2021 – Present3 years

    Sports

    Karate

    Club
    2010 – Present14 years

    Awards

    • Black Belt Ranking

    Basketball

    Junior Varsity
    2020 – Present4 years

    Awards

    • League Champions

    Golf

    Varsity
    2020 – Present4 years

    Awards

    • Most Valuable Player

    Arts

    • The Wrangler

      Podcasting
      The Haystack
      2021 – 2022
    • Mustang Mix

      Videography
      2022 – Present
    • Minaret Academy

      Theatre
      2018 – 2020
    • FilmED Academy of the Arts

      Videography
      2020 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Dreamcatchers — Secretary and member
      2022 – Present
    • Advocacy

      National Honors Society — Board Member and Volunteer
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Future Business Leaders of America (Yorba Linda) — President
      2021 – Present
    • Volunteering

      STEM IT UP — Secretary
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      SMC of Southern California — Social Media and Film Manager
      2018 – Present
    • Volunteering

      ABSA Network — Vice President of Technology
      2021 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship