In my first year of college, I was placed into an Intro to Film class by my advisor. I was a casual enjoyer of contemporary movies, but had never given much thought to the art and history of cinema. However, this class was the final piece of the puzzle that was what I wanted to do with my life. Film and video is in many ways the perfect blend of all of my interests: photography, writing, journalism and social sciences, and is a medium I hope to pursue professionally in the future.