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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

CHILDHOOD & SCHOOL YEARS

My filmmaking journey began in sixth grade, when I was around 12 years old. I had a Sony camcorder that recorded onto cassette tapes, and I still remember going to the camera shop to buy those 60-minute tapes.
 
Every tape was an opportunity to capture the happiest moments of family life, and every minute mattered.
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Soon, I was inviting my cousins and friends to make our own little films, creating stories and acting out scenes. I began filming school events and volunteering to document community gatherings and sports events at our local club, interviewing players and capturing moments behind the scenes.
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As more people saw my work, I became a familiar face across my city. People started reaching out to me to film their weddings and special occasions, and what began as a childhood passion gradually became a way to earn money doing what I loved.
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Looking back, it all started with a camera, a few cassette tapes, and a passion that never stopped growing.

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