When I was young, the notion of categorizing people based on their characteristics seemed truly absurd. I was annoyed by such actions as those around me started labeling me with different titles: a Chinese nerd, a feminine gay, a vegetarian weirdo and etc. Having studied in an Islamic government all boys high school, I was used to getting bullied due to my identity - a minority student who was not masculine enough. I asked for help and the bully was out of control until I realized that I am the only person who can change the situation. I stood up for myself when nobody is there for me. The realization of me having a voice shifted my perspective. I no longer tolerate people dehumanizing or de-individualizing me. In 2012, I had the temerity to come out of closet to my parents and embraced my gay identity. My …show more content…
I am ready to commit to my passion and studies. Knowing that it will be a tough journey, I am obstinate to study film and television. A world without humanity is a world not worth living for; While, great movies, like great experiments, embody verities. I would like to combine my passion for exploring humanity and exposing to different cultures without being judgmental in my work. As Albert Einstein said, “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” I, too, believed that understanding is the key to a better world. I see movie as a form of art and communication, which enables human beings to explore ideas that they might not be exposed to during our daily life. To me, a great film enables people to shift their perspective about life and perceive things wisely. I would like to communicate with my audience through my film and to explore the meaning and big questions of life with them through characters from different backgrounds. My professional goal is simple: to commit myself to master the art of communication through