From Library Corners to Movie Sets: My Journey to Filmmaking

Since my school days, I’ve carried one dream in my heart — to become a filmmaker. Back then, I didn’t have a clear roadmap, just a deep desire to tell stories. I didn’t come from a film background, and I had no idea how the industry worked. But I knew one thing: I had to educate myself.I began in the quiet corners of a library, pulling out books at random — stories, philosophy, science, art. I never followed a specific subject. I let my curiosity guide me. Over time, I noticed a shift within myself. I started to care about the authors, their ideologies, their voices. Books became my first mentors. They opened up worlds and taught me how to observe life, how to think deeply, how to feel.Eventually, my love for stories led me to an opportunity: working as an assistant director in films. That changed everything. The film set became my classroom. I started seeing life through a different lens — more raw, more real. I met people from all walks of life, built relationships, understood struggles. Life stopped being abstract and became something I could feel. That’s when I knew — filmmaking wasn’t just my dream, it was my truth.After working on three films as a First AD, I felt the urge to write my own script. Writing is powerful — it’s not just about creating a story; it’s about discovering yourself. But I quickly learned: not every idea becomes a script. A story idea and a script-worthy idea are two very different things. My first script taught me that. It was good — but not good enough. Something was missing.While searching for my second story, I stumbled on a powerful idea. As I developed it, I gained clarity — especially around conflict and structure. That process helped me return to my first script with a new perspective, and I rewrote it to a level I was finally proud of.But writing the script was just one part of the journey. Finding a production house? That was the real mountain to climb. I had no contacts, no shortcuts. Just hope and persistence. I kept pitching my story, facing rejection after rejection. Meanwhile, I had to survive — so I started working in other industries just to make ends meet. But I never stopped trying.Eventually, a production house showed interest — but they needed the script officially registered. I went through the long, complicated process, got everything in order, and submitted my work. It was a huge step forward. By this point, I had more than just a script. I had a clear vision — I knew exactly how I wanted the a to look, feel, and sound.To keep myself creatively active, I started writing blogs — a space to explore ideas, develop characters, and refine my narrative voice. That consistency, that devotion to the craft, eventually paid off.Now, I’ve been given the opportunity to make my film with a production house.It’s still just the beginning — but it’s proof that dreams don’t die if you keep showing up for them. One script, one book, one step at a time.⁰