THE ARTIST’S STATEMENT

Choosing to become a cinematographer was an active decision, a leap of faith into the unknown. It was the undeniable calling of my soul, a pursuit of passion over comfort, and a refusal to betray my true essence as an artist.

From a young age, I faced the challenge of losing my hearing. As the frequencies faded away, I found solace in the power of my eyes. Visual cues became my guide, allowing me to capture the nuances and subtleties that often go unnoticed. I discovered that what we see can speak volumes, often more than what we hear.

My fascination with images started early in life, from drawing comic strips to replicating famous paintings. When I received my first camera, I transitioned from paper to film, and my journey as a visual storyteller began.

As a young man with a hearing deficiency, I developed an extraordinary visual sensibility that permeates all aspects of my work.

With cinematography, I found a way to distill messages to their core and bring them to life on the screen. It is through this lens that I transform emotions into visual tapestries, employing a myriad of tools at my disposal—color palettes, lighting, framing, and camera movements. The process of evoking these emotions is a perpetual source of wonder, constantly fueling my desire to learn and explore new techniques to connect with audiences on a profound level.

When I receive a script, I understand that there are countless ways to approach shooting a scene. However, my foremost focus is to grasp the director's vision and intent. My role is to translate that message into a visually captivating representation that touches the viewer's heart and stirs their emotions.

In essence, I strive to be the conduit between the director's vision and the audience's experience. Through my work as a cinematographer, I aim to create a sensory and emotional dialogue that resonates long after the final frame fades to black.