[Bio]
Who I am:Hello, I am Thomas M, I was born in Sylvan Lake. Ever since I could remember I loved watching movies. I even want to go to UofBC for film studies to become a film director. In grade 9 during the academy presentations, I saw VAM and saw that it could be a step closer to that dream. My favourite form of art is filmmaking and photography that is why I joined VAM. I am currently working on screenplays in my spare time. My favourite directors are Edgar Wright, Taika Waititi, John Hughes, and of course Christopher Nolan. I am excited about my future of filmmaking and finishing my film.
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Artist Statement
I have always been stuck in my bubble, scared of doing new things but when I joined VAM I started to burst that bubble. I love photography and film; my dream is to pursue filmmaking as a career. I have many inspirations such as the directing and styles of Edgar Wright, Taika Waititi, and John Hughes. Some of my inspirations come from weird places such as music artists, Tyler the Creator, Frank Ocean, Childish Gambino, and Daniel Caesar. These music artists give me emotional and colourful ideas for my filmmaking and art. I mostly work on art through cameras, so at the Celebration of Learning, I will focus on more of my photography from the Rowley trip and the studio photography. My favourite pieces of art this semester are from Rowley, especially my short film, which was my first ever production. The trip was an amazing experience for me I made many new friends and many memories that will last a lifetime. My last thought is, I am still learning in VAM and I am grateful that I burst my bubble and joined because it is one step closer to my dreams and I have made many friends and memories that will last forever.