Since I can remember, I have always had big dreams. Early on, my interests became indicative of the type of careers I would pursue years later; I was fascinated by airplanes, frequently dreaming of getting my license and becoming a pilot, whilst also taking up the hobby of videography. My childhood best friend and I would, with the help of siblings and friends, create our very own short films, comedy sketches, and of course over-the-top video submissions for school projects.

Growing up, I like many kids went through different stages of dream jobs. First, I wanted to be a pilot, then for a short while a race car driver. But then it pivoted around 6th grade – I wanted to explore filmmaking more. Could I make a career being part of the industry meant to entertain? Years later, after learning a lot of videography, my involvement in school drama programs made my focus shift to lighting – concerts, events, even exhibits in museums. Everywhere I went, I was captivated by the lighting and wanted to find a way to be part of it.

I can remember times I dreamt of opening my own film studio, my own production company, and more. I always have big dreams – to this day, I have goals I know will take years, possibly a lifetime, to achieve. But these far-off dreams inspire my present day.