Personal Statement

I want to take a creative degree because throughout my life I've been drawn to and excelled
in the creation of both written and filmed pieces of art. I began writing at a young age and
have always been infatuated with the idea of bringing worlds to life through storytelling.
There is nothing I want more in the world than to be a screenwriter.

Writing was like the breath of fresh air I didn't know I needed, like a moment of silence
among sirens you had been used to. Perhaps my love for writing started with craving
validation, maybe it was the fact that I finally found an outlet for the unheard chaos of an
undiagnosed-ADHD mind, but either way, I think what got me addicted was my newfound
need for perfection. Paired with a love of film and stories, writing flourished into more than a
hobby, it turned into something I couldn't live without. Writing proved to be a crutch when I
was supporting my disabled mother from the young age of nine, caring for my Mum is an
experience that I cannot describe in a few sentences, it sometimes overshadowed problems
within my own life such as my mental health or academic performances. However, it taught
me that while you can't always control your life, you can control how you grow from it.

Media OCR Level 3 is an extremely hands on experience that has taught me how to not only
plan and prepare independently but quickly adapt to unexpected adversities in my way. As
much as I enjoy the practical aspect of the course, for example photography or filming, they
come with their own unique challenges that are far from predictable- but that only makes the
beautiful outcome far more worth it. The study of visual art harnesses the ability to
understand the subconscious mind, a skill that perfectly transfers into screenwriting, as it is
important to not only be visually encaptivating, but emotively too. English Literature and
Language helped me hone a skill I already possessed. The practise of constant writing and
analysis of well crafted works in literature have not only improved my ability to appreciate the
written art but drastically raised my own writing level to a new high. The coursework I did
challenged my strength in my independent work such as doing research for and creating
original material in my writing. Although it may have seemed daunting when I first began, I
quickly adjusted and thrived with my new responsibilities. I look forward to continuing and
furthering these skills in university, learning more about the craft I love, and creating work
that I can be unboundedly proud of.

I started volunteering with Warrington Culture, a charity organisation that runs the museum
and art gallery of my town, after I impressed the chairman while giving a speech at The
Liverpool Tate. She asked me to attend board meetings and be a 'Youth Ambassador' so
that young people in Warrington got a say in the arts of our town. Volunteering with them
was an experience that I couldn't be more grateful for, I observed and learned from a busy
workplace environment and greatly improved my communication skills. The summer after
high school I auditioned for and got into National Youth Film Academy, an academy that
hosts two week courses for the youth of film ages 16-25. At only 16, going to London on my
own was what I thought would be an isolating experience, instead I overcame my fears and
formed great skills and connections. It gave me a taste of university life as I spent the two
weeks there living in university dorms. At only 16 I had the experience conquered.
An overactive imagination has been with me for as long as I can remember, and I want
nothing more than to portray that onto a film screen one day. I am determined, articulate,
and hoping for the future I know I can achieve.