Working In Film With Autism

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 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 belonged. Everyone 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 to 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 to 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 a 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 what I have to say.