“There will inevitably be difficult moments, but I will never give up. I’ll keep giving my best and stay passionate until the very end.”

Watching Disney movies has always given me a feeling of indescribable emotion, and the moment I truly decided I wanted to create films myself was during the winter of my third year in middle school, when I watched Coco. However, although I dreamed of joining Disney and making movies, I didn’t know what specific field I wanted to pursue or what I needed to study.

So I began searching mainly on YouTube to learn how films are made and what kinds of jobs are involved in the filmmaking process. Through this exploration, I discovered that CG—where I could bring my imagination to life and create things that cannot exist in reality—was the area I wanted to pursue most.

I also knew that many CG academies focus mainly on profit, so it was important for me to carefully examine their portfolios. When I looked through the SF Film School website, the portfolio quality felt almost cinematic. I was impressed by how many graduates had actually gone on to work overseas, making my own dream of working at Disney feel more attainable. I also liked that the school seemed to have strong international connections.

Since I had never studied CG before, I needed a curriculum that teaches everything from the basics. SF Film School offered exactly the structured, foundational education I was looking for, which is why I chose this academy. When I first visited the website, my immediate thought was, “I finally found the school that fits my needs—and even exceeds them.” I felt that this was the place I needed in order to follow my plan toward my ultimate goal: joining Disney.

After visiting the school in person for a consultation, my first impression was that I was truly glad I came. It felt like taking the very first step toward my dream. The detailed explanations about animation and CG, the chance to tour the filming studio, and seeing the motion-capture equipment and technologies—all of this, along with watching the works created at SF Film School, made my desire to study CG even stronger.

When I applied, I felt both excitement and fear that I might not be accepted. But after being accepted, I felt relieved, excited to begin, and determined to give my best from now on.

Looking ahead, I know difficult and challenging moments will surely come, but I will not give up. I will do my very best and pour my passion into this path until the end. I’m ready to devote the rest of my teenage years to this dream.