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Being a production assistant for Station Film and Anonymous Content has showed me how to be team-oriented and well driven. While working on television sets, I was able to gain hands-on physical production experience that has enhanced my knowledge in media management and audio production. Taking courses such as media production, cinematography, and film directing has helped develop my scriptwriting, oral, and multimedia expression skills. Working at Anonymous Content has encouraged me to be fearless and to always take the initiative to put in the extra work. I have a strong desire to utilize this opportunity of film production as a powerful platform to make a positive social impact.
My desire to attend the USC School of Cinematic Arts stems from an innate passion to reach a broader audience and make a positive difference. As a filmmaker, I would like to create a platform that allows me to tackle pertinent issues in the African American community such as police brutality. Through my films, I would like to create a space for those that have battled depression, prejudices and discrimination and empower …show more content…
I went to Renaissance High School located in Baltimore, Maryland where only an average of 20% of the senior class graduates annually. Trying to inspire kids entrenched in a culture of poverty similar to what my grandfather did was challenging; however, it only made me want to work harder. I was filled with enthusiasm, as I was able to carry out my grandfather’s mission by inspiring the uninspired. I was able to encourage them to recognize and fulfill their goals by providing them with resumes, college applications, and scholarships. My experience in Baltimore has given me a colorful background to feature real-world insights that will be invaluable to the film
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