all i want to do is keep exploring. being in mumbai for a mere month only gave me a taste of the city and culture. there was truly never a dull day in mumbai. i loved every moment of it, and i miss it dearly. and when my friends or family ask me about India, i never know where to begin. all i know is that only ten other people will ever completely understand what the experience was like. they’ll forever have a significant part in my life and my memories.
seeing and working on movie sets and studios for the first time really proved to me that i chose the right career to study. every experience i’ve had in film – from every film i see, to studying film at SU, to experiencing film in mumbai – has reinforced my passion. however, my experience in India may have possibly changed my direction in the industry.
slowly, i’ve discovered my desire to become a cinematographer, and my experience with Attar Singh Saini cemented that craving. however, i had always thought more about making my own films independently away from Hollywood. i had no desire to work on massive film sets or anywhere my creative control would become compromised. from Bollywood, i found the heart that i didn’t think existed in the cutthroat film industry. whether this reflects Hollywood or not is yet to be seen – but it certainly gives me hope. ultimately, working in Bombay has made me reconsider my options after i graduate from SU. prior, i wanted to stay local, and work small. now, i’m thinking about moving to LA, but perhaps Bollywood would be more fitting.
