Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Had a passion for storytelling and art, but had no idea it could be a career.
Majored in business because it was what everyone else told me to do.
Worked on Wall Street, specifically in the World Trade Center one summer.
Then I received job offers, but realized I wanted to take a chance and become a filmmaker.
Looked for ideas for a short film, was held up at gunpoint, and made a film about violent crime.
Worked as a production assistant.
Was hired as a director on a documentary series on ESPN.
Kept going and going and going.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
Director
I am a filmmaker.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Film
Television
Being Creative
Day to Day
No day is the same for me, which is good and bad. It means I never get bored, but it also means there is no consistency or structure. I have to create my own structure. I could be filming one day, editing the next, and pitching or meeting the following day. It depends on what stage of a project I am in. With multiple projects happening at the same time I could be doing many different tasks in a day.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Go out and make a film. It could be a 30 second film, a short film, a documentary, or a narrative. It doesn't matter. Just go out and make something. And keep making things until you get better and better. And then go meet people in the field you want to pursue. In addition to talent, who you know, who likes you, and who can help you also matters.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You should be a doctor, lawyer, businessman. Get a job. Get a career. See if your friends have any job openings."
Challenges I Overcame
Work Stress
