![]() I am so grounded that I rarely leave my chair, and I work throughout that duration of time. 9 to 12 hours of intense editing feels like I have only been working for five or six hours. As soon as I get in this state of mind, it feels like I am so focused that nothing stands in my way. The National Institutes of Health defines the term Hyperfocus as “a phenomenon that reflects one’s complete absorption in a task, to a point where a person appears to completely ignore or ‘tune out’ everything else.” Hyperfocus usually shows itself with me when I am editing films. But regardless, work leads to work and I am getting more opportunities these days than I ever have.īecause I am disabled, I have the ability to hyperfocus. Just like any industry, some of these opportunities have come to light and others have fallen through the cracks. My film career is not just limited to editing, as I have also been asked to be the director or cinematographer. As my film resumé continues to grow, I receive more and more opportunities to work on feature films, short films, and freelance projects. Since the 2020 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, I have continued making films that have been in nearly 50 film festivals around the world and won 12 awards. I was also connected with a movie-trailer company because they saw the potential in my editing and thought I would be a great fit with editing movie and TV trailers for Hollywood. Some of these editors worked on shows such as Westworld, Dexter, and others. ![]() Before I knew it, out of approximately 90 submitted films, I stood out as the “Best Editor.” This led to meetings with higher ups at HBO who connected me with other award-winning video editors from around the country. At the time, I thought I would participate in the challenge to simply give myself something to do because it was during the pandemic. I had five days to create the film from start to finish. The theme was documentary filmmaking, and I made a film called Autism Ability, highlighting my life as an autistic creator. One of my most significant accomplishments was winning Best Editor of the 2020 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge which led to many life-changing opportunities. I enjoy editing most every subject matter and am very good at incorporating music into my stories. Over the years, my editing skills have stood out to many people and I have continued to perfect my craft. ![]() Finally, in editing for post production, being able to see every little detail is crucial, even if it’s down to one little frame. When there is no time to plan ahead, I can visualize a storyboard in my head with post production in mind and have every shot work together wonderfully. On set, I am able to keep track of nearly everything to make sure the film shoot goes smoothly and that the continuity of the footage all matches up. This is a common trait amongst autistic people, and when it comes to filmmaking, seeing the details is key. After years of trying different jobs in customer service and mental health, I have ultimately found my place in filmmaking.Īs an autistic adult, I have an extremely high attention span that others could only dream of. Because I am disabled, I have fought through the highs and lows of employment and have found my stride. ![]()
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