Movies and tv shows are a big part of my life. Every emotion you feel there's a movie for it. Film has always given me a feeling that I can't explain or put into words. It's very overwhelming in the best way. Since I can remember, movies and filmmaking have been a constant form of expression in my life. At the age of three, I can still remember vividly lying in front of my mother's enormous box television. With only a floor light in the far corner and some toys scattered about, it was the only piece of furniture in the center of the living room. To simply live in these intriguing fantasies that these actors were portraying felt so surreal. This was a distraction that allowed me to remove myself from the present and immerse myself in fictional stories. The fact that we can make something from scratch for millions of people to establish their own unique opinions is incredible to me. Our imagination is limitless. Films have a clear beginning, middle, and end; as well as a plot and resolution. There are a hundred tiny details that make up a story. How a character's face lighting might indicate whether they are good or evil. Our mind subconsciously absorbs many different art forms at once when watching a movie. It combines various art forms including visual, musical, performance, etc. You will have a strong connection to these characters and they will gradually lure you into their world. The freedom from the limitations of reality that comes with being a filmmaker allows us to share any idea we feel is vital for the world to see. Storytelling through film is about connecting with others, while sharing life experiences. There is rarely a clear answer when people ask me which film I enjoy the most. For me, it all comes down to what we want in a movie. Many movies, in my opinion, are more about witnessing scenarios that feel more genuine than about escapism. When I watch a tv show, like Shameless, so many of its components touch a nerve within me and seem so realistic. It gave me the impression that many of the experiences I've encountered, felt, or seen aren't only things I've personally faced, but also experiences others have had as well. Seeing it in a way that so precisely portrays what you feel like you've gone through is extremely powerful. Listening to others' stories and expressing your own are the two things that matter most in this world. Knowing how specific movies influenced viewers' thoughts and feelings ignited my drive to produce my own projects. Through my film, I hope to serve as a voice and a safe haven, much like those actors and directors did for me.