Working In Film With Autism
- Jaymi Craik
- Jan 14, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 19, 2024
I don’t know how or why it started, but I always wanted to work in film and TV. At first, I wanted to be in front of the camera, but over the years, I wanted to be more behind the scenes either it being writing screenplays, reviews, anything that allows me to be creative on a film set, anything that combines writing and film.
I think it started when I watched ZOOM as a kid and they did a behind the scenes special where they talked about how they auditioned and how the show was being filmed. I knew that I wanted to be part of something like that, but unfortunately the show was filmed in Boston so I couldn’t audition. Since then, I’ve been on numerous film sets and I’ve always felt like I was home. I felt comfortable. I felt that being on a film set was where I belong. Every one was there for the same reason and I felt like I could make lifelong friends and make memories.
As I began to take my writing more seriously, I realized that I want to put both my passions together and write for film and TV. I want be able to do my best that I can in the environment that I always wanted to be in. I want to bring my stories to life. I want to be able to do what I love in a field that I love. I want to be able to show the world what I can do. I have so many ideas and I feel like making movies in any way I can would be my way of being who I am.
I want to be able to work with the people I’ve always looked up to and be able to create something that we’re proud of. I want to be respected for the work that I do. I want be someone’s inspiration to follow their dreams and work hard. Film and TV is something I’ve dreamt about for so long. I want my writing to be able to be shared all over the world and using the medium like film would be the perfect way to spread joy and happiness to others. I want to use my words to change the world. I want to be heard and share with the world with what I have to say.
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