When considering the Berkeley Digital Film Institution program there were
many reasons to decline the offer and only one reason to accept- the drive
to become a filmmaker. With the help and support of many, I was able to
find the courage to accept such a valuable offer. The BDFI program will
enable me to learn all aspects of film production as well as gain the
experience and skills to understand the business of filmmaking.

The first week of film school was very new. I did not know what to
expect. The first day of class, I realized I was the youngest of the
whole group, which made me feel uncomfortable. I automatically felt
intimidated, feeling as though my lack of “life experience” and lack of
film knowledge were going to hinder my experience at BDFI. Despite these
concerns, surviving the first week proved me incorrect. My fellow
classmates are taking this program for the same reasons, in a sense, we
are all in the same boat. Each of them are unique, as time progresses we
will each have our strong points and our true colors will show.
Regardless of my age, I indubitably have something to offer. Insecurities
will only hold me back. Being new to the film production scene is the
whole reason why I decided to take these classes; I came here to learn
about film production.