The importance of storytelling and creativity lies in the unique perspective each individual adds to a larger narrative. Not only do storytelling and creativity reflect individual voices, but they also speak to a shared experience. They serve as mediums that help people process worldly events as they occur, making them accessible to a greater audience. Ultimately, the connections born out of storytelling and creativity are invaluable and bring intrinsic significance to the work we create.
In collaborating with The Creative Process, I am eager to learn about people's journeys in their artistic endeavours, whether it be through writing, visual arts, or performance. My own journey to realizing my artistic passions was unexpected, having been a traditional STEM student for most of my life. I hope to illuminate stories of individuals who found a spark in their endeavors and just ran with it. I think there's something really inspiring to an emerging artist, who can both identify and gain confidence from another experienced artist's journey.
Some of my recent projects involved working on productions at Barnard College. During the Spring 2020 semester, I was the set designer and technical director of a play titled Ad Nauseam with NOMADS, an organization that puts on productions of original work written by students. It was my first time working in a designer role in theatre, and it was a great space to experiment with whimsical patterns that played with perceptions of reality. Due to the COVID-19 situation, we've put a pause on the production just before tech week. My other projects include being the producer for a student-produced web series, Angie & Tanya Do the News, a news-style platform that satirizes young adult experiences while delving into themes like mental health and sexuality. We shot our pilot episode in March and are currently organizing a timeline for 3-5 additional episodes for season 1 for the upcoming fall semester.
In the immediate future, I hope to direct my first short film. Presently, I have written a complete script, recruited a producer and DP, and acquired partial funding from Columbia University's DKA chapter (our campus' film society). I hope to go into production by mid-October. For my long-term/educational goals, I want to study filmmaking in graduate school and become a film producer. I hope to apply to some programs for admission in Fall 2021.
