Final Reflection - What did you discover about yourself as an artist and filmmaker this semester?

I discovered that I don't have to plan. And that sometimes, I don't have the best ideas. Actually a lot of the time. Well, most of the time. Being patient is another virtue I constantly have to be striving to make an attempt of. With all that said, I've learned to be in tune with my strengths and my weaknesses. I don't necessarily have to be in my strongest position in the group every time. I know where I shine and where I don't. 

I'd hate to sound cocky, but I felt that I'm pretty on par on what I expect to be at this stage of my education. I feel that I'm starting apply what I've been learning to a practical use. Most of the others in the class are also around the same level, but I feel me and a few others are leading the pack. I think that my projects quality got better and better and I know who I work well with in this class and who I don't, and the projects that we worked together on got voted into the festival and in my opinion the best work of the roster. Not to say that everyone else is subpar, but just different. 

I learned that we all have different expectations in the film studies program. I forget that film isn't just about me and my opinion of what is cool. Making films is whatever you want it to be. Whatever makes you inspired to create what you like. Being a creative individual is what we all strive to be. Unique and different.