Bachelor’s Degree
Essays from UCF and FIU
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The Case Against Religion
The sky is not the limit, but neither is heaven. For those who believe in the afterlife, I advocate for them to see it.
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WAP: The Feminist Revolution
“I want you to park that big Mack truck, right in this little garage,” said Cardi B as she struck the liberty bell.
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Master’s Application Essay
Music has the special power to transcend language. Maybe I’m just speaking like a drummer, but you don’t need to understand lyrics to be able to feel the rhythm.
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I was an Accident
My brother was planned, I on the other hand, was a New Year’s Eve with a bit too much champagne.
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The 400 Amigos
The Three Amigos closes with their theme song in over a sunset. The 400 Blows ends with a stare into the camera and a cut to black. One makes you laugh, the other makes you appreciate life.
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Joker vs. At Eternity’s Gate
Two traumatized individuals devolving into madness.
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Branded to Kill: No One is Safe
Joe is either horny for his wife, or horny for war. His growing obsession to the hunt leads to his isolation.
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Aris-thought-le
Bring out your Gin and Tonic and let’s drink every time you see the word “happy.”
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Pickpocket: Sound Design & Editing
Emotional storytelling doesn’t just lie in the directors and actors’ hands, it comes in the form of dialogue, music, sound, editing, and the build-up and release of tension.