I just learned that a short film I wrote right after graduating from university was screened at City of Women – International Festival of Contemporary Arts in Slovenia around that time. Hah, I wish I’d had a chance to know that back then. That kind of validation would have been so good for my younger self, who felt defeated at every corner possible.
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Yesterday was a particularly special day for me as I had the opportunity to give a presentation about my Fulbright experience to students from my university. Sharing how I received the scholarship and embarked on my journey to study screenwriting in the U.S. is something I truly cherish. San Francisco immediately captured my heart, and over the span of two years, I delighted in the experience, engaging with classmates and individuals from diverse backgrounds around the globe.
However, there was a deeper significance to giving that presentation yesterday; it felt like a debt owed to my younger self.
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