A Marvel
“Aw man!” Popcorn had made its way out of our bucket and onto the floor. My brother and I were always quite excited to see the newest Marvel movie when it came out and unfortunately, our popcorn frequently paid the price. Stepping into the theatre is a familial comfort to me, settling into reclining chairs under flickering previews – the start of something greater. There is a rare kind of euphoria each time I enter, new questions, ideas, notions reaching my head as I exit. The routine of the cinema gradually morphed itself into something deeper: a connection to storytelling, self-discovery, and creativity.
As my interests expanded, so did my cinematic taste. Visiting the theatres for a Marvel movie with my family turned into visiting for other films, a love that perpetually grew. The whimsical worlds of Wes Anderson, the passionate and heartfelt performances from Jake Gyllenhaal, the conflicting and confusing stories of Christopher Nolan. I wasn’t just watching – I was studying. The composition of each shot, the meticulous cuts and camera movements. Each decision made by the actors, directors, and editors became a marvel to me, became like Marvel to me. I wondered why each contributor made a certain decision, a curiosity that led to experimentation. I began taking my own pictures, designing graphics, and compiling videos of my life in a way that deeply reflects who I am – and who I strive to become. I adjusted the colors of stills, created fanart, made alternate posters; my curiosity blossomed into a desire to explore.
Movies weren’t just the grounds for entertainment; they trained my eyes in ways I had never thought possible. They taught me that graphic design wasn’t just the aesthetics, but the colors, the story, the rhythm, the feeling. That’s the skill I want to harness, the ability to use visual language to tell a story that matters.
Now, I have found myself at the intersection of two passions: film and design. Graphic design will allow me to build bridges between images and emotions that I have long admired on screen. In college, I want to develop the skills necessary to tell these stories not just through video, but typography, illustration, and branding. I want to be the person behind the poster that brings someone into a new world. Hopefully, everyone keeps all of their popcorn in their buckets; I apologize to the employees in advance.
