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It might sound clique but since I was a young kid, growing up during the time where the entertainment industry is rising and internet culture is starting to develop, I was fascinated with cartoons and tv shows. Those creative formats raised me and taught me a lot of things especially English and Western Culture. This made me inspired to be in the industry and learn more about it.

Since a child I was always interested in films and stories of all sorts.

I was working part time at Media Works NZ during highschool by cleaning and dusting some offices and studios. I asked one of the employees what he was working on. He showed me the most incredible, creative and engaging projects i have ever seen. Ever since that day i made it my passion to pursue within the Creative Industries.

Year 13, my media studies teacher said i have a knack for film/media creation. I initially wanted to be an architect but i didn't want to get stuck with a formal job. So i decided to go to uni for digital design majoring in vfx. When i was young i also used to make stop-motion and short videos with my grandparents so i guess it started off at a younger age as well.