Connecting the Dots

This year has felt like a pivotal period where everything seems interconnected. Reflecting on my experiences from the start of the year until now, I feel that my confidence and intuition about the future are aligned.

At the beginning of the year, I invested in an M2 Max Mac Studio to address the rendering issues on my laptop. Shortly after, I lost my freelance work, which unexpectedly gave me time to focus on creating a short film. After three years of participating in the school film festival, I finally had won the first place, with full control from vision to screen. Each film I worked on was deeply fulfilling.

Last month, I faced significant challenges with my thesis. It seemed nearly impossible to complete. However, after a period of pause and applying first-principles thinking, I validated the assumptions and flow of the program. It worked as expected. Despite my rush to finish the thesis, possibly driven by the hope of securing a slot for the 25 Student Filmmaker Grants for the Puregold Cinepanalo, I genuinely want to complete it to free up more time.

Currently, my confidence in filmmaking is soaring. I feel like I'm going to "A game mode," and if my intuition about securing a slot is correct, it means I am well-prepared to become the best director of my time. I will know for sure on September 26, 2024.

Let’s go!