BREAKING IN

Who? What? When? Why? How?

WHO AM I?

I’m unconventional and not ordinary and try not to follow the norm.  I lost my way in my young life and I'm now trying to find the righteous path into the film and animation industry.

Most would describe me as hard working, passionate, dedicated, persistent, funny, classy, goofy, nerd, caring, and very focused on what I want.  Combine that together and you get me.

WHAT IS MY FOCUS?

To work in the animation, film or the TV industry that I was born to be in, damn it.  I will continue to improve my craft, hone my skill set and work towards becoming a professional in the film and animation industry.  What am I good at? Many things, but writing and storytelling are at the top of the list.

Never give up, never give in and never, EVER stop believing!!

WHEN WILL I BREAK IN?

Yesterday seems so far away. The saying goes - it’s never too late, and I’m hoping that I will break in sooner rather than later, or before I push daisies.  However, a realistic timeline would be less than 2 years, which is a fairly aggressive timeline.

WHY AM I HERE?

I am here because I want to be here.  After many years of working very hard in the legal field, I had an “A-HA” moment.  I really hated my job.  There was nothing satisfying about it, except for the paycheck.  And no one would stand up and applaud for the beautiful reports, memos and legal jumbo crap I created and produced.  So, I decided to go back to school to pursue my childhood dream of becoming a filmmaker and animator, even if that meant becoming homeless and sleeping in my car.

I’m currently enrolled in Digital Animation and Film Production programs at San Francisco State University and Berkeley City College, pursuing secondary degrees in film and animation.

Is this blind passion or stupidity?  Maybe a little of both, but I have no regrets over the decisions and actions I’ve made so far.  And my projects back that up.

HOW WILL I BREAK IN?

Untamed talent yearning to be discovered, and pure determination will keep me focused on breaking into the industry. And to never stop believing in my dreams and goals.  Something will break eventually.  Maybe not when I want it to happen, but it will happen.