Personal Statement
From a young age, I’ve always loved creating things. Whether it was a short video, a class project, or just a memory caught on camera. In high school, I started filming and editing videos for my senior class, capturing the small moments that made that year so special. What I didn’t expect was how much those videos would matter later. People still tell me they go back and watch them, remembering who we were. That feeling of creating something lasting, something that connects people, is what made me fall in love with filmmaking.
At Temple University, where I’m majoring in Film and Media Arts with a concentration in Producing, I’ve learned how much I thrive in collaboration. I love being the person who helps ideas take shape, who brings people, stories, and creative energy together to make something real. Producing lets me do that every day.
As an Asian American filmmaker, I’m especially drawn to stories that highlight different cultures, talents, and identities, films that uplift and celebrate. I want to create work that helps people see themselves, or see others, in a new light.
I’m also interested in music production and videos. I’m still learning, still experimenting, but that’s what excites me most. Every project is a chance to create something that connects, inspires, and reminds people why stories matter.