I'm actually quite sad to say that this is my last post for my Fundamentals of Digital and Online Media course. My overall experience was great, to say the least. This assignment allowed me to explore one of my deepest passions while also challenging my abilities to write effectively and communicate with an audience. My favorite … Continue reading Fin
Hail, The Film Industry!
Alex Rodriguez (19) has been a good friend of mine for almost five years now. I was very eager to interview him since I've always been a huge fan of his words and insight. Alex is studying International Affairs - Conflict Resolution at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. In this … Continue reading Hail, The Film Industry!
Why Are You Here?
On December 1, 2016, Texas State University students stood and chanted in the Quad, protesting the recent social threats on campus as well as the possible elimination of the DACA program under Trump's administration. I took photos of some of the protestors and asked them, "Why are you here?" Their responses are captioned under their photos. … Continue reading Why Are You Here?
Lights, Camera, Delusion
I'd been looking forward to this interview ever since my sister told me about Steven McCaig (26). He's originally from Houston, TX and studied Public Relations and Creative Writing at Texas State University, but now he currently teaches abroad in Madrid, Spain. Steven has always loved movies, but his passion truly manifested itself in college when he … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Delusion
Reviving Peyton
In this post I talk to Peyton Land (21) about a movie that changed her understanding of what healthy romantic relationships look like. She grew up in Arlington, TX and currently studies International Relations at Northwest Vista. Q: What movie would you like to talk about? A: It's called Reviving Ophelia. Q: When did you first watch … Continue reading Reviving Peyton
The Work Of Bork
In this blog post I will seek out professional screenwriting advice by searching for a blog similar to my own and reviewing its content. Although this blog is not entirely similar to Behind the Scenes of You, it pertains to the whole point of my blog. If there is anything I find daunting about the career path I've chosen, … Continue reading The Work Of Bork
The Glory In Growing Up
This week I talked to Luis Quintanilla (19), another good friend of mine from high school. He is currently studying Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Texas in Austin. In this interview, we talk about family relationships, childhood and growing up. Q: What movie would you like to talk about? A: My Father's Glory. Q: … Continue reading The Glory In Growing Up
The Awe In Anastasia
This week I was fortunate enough to catch up with an old friend, Allyson Bains, and talk to her about her absolute favorite movie. Allyson grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and is now a 20-year-old college student living in College Station. Q: So, what movie would you like to talk about? A: Anastasia is my absolute fav. … Continue reading The Awe In Anastasia
V for Vigilant
In this post I will provide pieces of an interview with Alyssa Marroquin (19), a student at Texas State University. She is a Psychology major with a minor in Exercise Sports Science now living in San Marcos, although she is originally from Katy, TX. Q: What movie would you like to talk about today? A: V … Continue reading V for Vigilant
What Are You? And What Made You That Way?
This past year I asked myself one of the most important questions I've ever asked: What am I? It didn't take long for me to see very clearly that what I am is what I'd been all along. I'm a storyteller. As a child (pictured below) I told story after story for hours on end. After … Continue reading What Are You? And What Made You That Way?