"I will work hard so that I have no regrets."

My interest in VFX first began while watching Frozen. I remember thinking, “I want to create something like that.” Since movies are such a familiar and everyday part of life, I gradually became more interested in working in a field like VFX.

I believe I am the type of person who can focus on one thing for a long time, so I thought this field might suit me well. The idea of creating something from nothing and visually bringing imagined ideas to life felt incredibly appealing to me.

As I decided to start pursuing VFX, I began looking into different academies. Since there were so many options, I thought I should visit all of them, and that was when I learned about SF Film School. I was surprised to hear that there were winners of international competitions associated with the school. Of course, winning a world competition is not my main goal, but if I ever have the opportunity, I would like to challenge myself and try as well.

When I applied, I felt extremely nervous because it felt like I was finally beginning something new. I think my feelings changed the most after the consultation at SF Film School. I was surprised that the consultation lasted around an hour and a half, and I really appreciated how honest the discussion felt. I liked how they explained things realistically, such as “If this approach doesn’t work, then there are other alternatives,” rather than only giving ideal answers. I also appreciated how they sincerely tried to help me identify and build on my own strengths.

Since I did not know much about the field, they explained things clearly and even showed videos from students in related areas to help me understand better. That left a strong impression on me. I was also impressed by the life-sized figures displayed inside the academy, and it was fascinating to see portfolio-class students working on their projects. Watching them made me think, “Will I be doing that someday too?”

The consultation itself almost felt like a surprise first interview, which I found interesting. I also really liked the second interview process. Writing about what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do it made me stop and ask myself, “Why did I want to do this in the first place?” It gave me a chance to think more deeply about my motivations.

After being accepted, I finally felt that things were truly beginning. At the same time, I started worrying about whether I would be able to do well. As someone without a related background, I wondered if I really had the ability to succeed in this field. Still, I was very happy to be accepted.

Because this is a field I truly want to pursue, I will do my best. I will work hard so that I never look back with regrets in the future.