Film fuels my passion and my passion is people.
<style>p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Film continues to evolve as an art form with more opportunities than ever for a filmmaker to find his audience and get his work out to them.<span style=""> </span>The industry is growing as media technologies continue to advance and more and more people gain access to it.<span style=""> </span><span style=""></span>There is a whole new generation of filmmakers who are bringing new styles of film making to life and are able to make films with limited budgets and resources.<span style=""> </span>How do I fit into this?<span style=""> </span>I am currently working on my M.F.A. at Miami International University.<span style=""> </span>Although it is great that everyone has a camera and can get their content out there, there is still a process that must be understood if you plan on taking the step off YouTube to the big screen.<span style=""> </span>I have been lucky enough to hook up with others who are passionate about the film making process.<span style=""> </span>I am working on my thesis film “Dakota” to be shot through December in Miami Florida.<span style=""> </span>“Dakota” is a short film that follows a young woman caught in a web of lies and violence as she tries to deal with the loss of her mother. It is my profound pleasure and responsibility to write and direct this film.<span style=""> </span>It will showcase the many talents of a group of filmmakers that I feel very lucky to be affiliated with. I believe with the talent that has come together for this project that we will receive a considerable amount of exposure in the film culture in Miami and beyond.<span style=""> </span></span></p>