Reflections

This class was really fun.  It pushed boundaries and let us be extremely creative.  It not only opened me up to the world of experimental film but also to the idea of a film community.  I really feel like this past semester has really helped in pushing me to reach out of my comfort zone, take risks, and really become part of the film community.  As a filmmaker, I realize that you are going to make mistakes and to embrace and learn from them.  I’m extremely critical of everything I do. With that being said, I feel like taking this experimental class was an excellent choice for one of the first production classes I’ve taken.  I really loved the presentations. It got me so amped to hear about all of these talented filmmakers I didn’t know of and to hear about how they were related and what they were doing.  It was great to see how everything connects.  Also, hearing about people with weird ideas and running with them was amazing.  It really inspires me to push the envelope with what I want to do.  Speaking of presentations, I’m stoked that I researched Austin Film Society.  I had never thought about not being near an ocean…and it still freaks me out super badly…but I really want to go visit for an extended period of time or try to get an internship or something there.  It just feels so film involved and close knit.  There’s such a good vibe just from researching the film community in Austin that it’s hard not to want to go.  Overall, I loved this class and really learned a lot as a filmmaker.