We try to encourage students to run with whatever theyre passionate ab — Max Hechtman

"Despite everything thats happening, art is still here, Its still alive, but in a way that accommodates what were facing."

"It [filmmaking] makes me feel like Im able to bring stories to life, so it feels like youre there, It gives perspectives theyve never seen before."

"When casting, I look for actors who not only can bring the characters to life, but also add a sense of realism to their performance — I want the raw emotion to feel authentic. Think of it as if we are watching real people react to the world around them."

"I hope to take what I see and introduce it to a wider audience, hearing songs that relate to a story with true messages and themes and even learn about the past so no one makes the same mistake again."