what do i do with my film degree?

Senior year of college, like every other graduating 22 year old, I was knee-deep in job applications with little to no response.

As a film student, I was struggling to figure out how to turn my degree into a career that was not only creatively fulfilling but, transparently, made me good money, too. Making it in the film industry without working ungodly hours or sacrificing a consistent income felt nearly impossible.

Somewhere along the way, I gravitated toward social media and content creation. At the time, it honestly felt like I was throwing my degree in the garbage. I had spent thousands of dollars on tuition, living expenses, and funding my own projects, only to consider a career in social media instead of pursuing film. But I figured maybe I could start there and eventually find my way back.

Eventually, I landed an interview for a junior video editor position. I made it through multiple rounds before the company ultimately hired internally. But one question stuck with me:

"Do you see yourself being creatively fulfilled working in social media?"

I may have said yes, but the truth is, my real answer was absolutely not.

Shortly after, I found myself in the film industry for a brief time, working as a Production Assistant on films starring A-list celebrities. Sixteen-hour days, rain or shine, but hey, I was in the industry, right?

So why didn't I feel fulfilled? I was working alongside creatives on movie sets. Surely, I'd cracked the code. And yet, somehow, it still didn't feel right. So I kept searching.

After graduation and months of job application hell, I hit burnout and stopped applying. I continued working my customer service job to keep myself afloat financially.

Ironically, that same job ended up kickstarting a career I never saw coming.

If you had told me at 22 that, by 23, I would own my own business in social media and content creation, I would have laughed in your face.

Looking back, the funniest part is how naive I was to think that working in content meant abandoning my creativity or leaving my film background behind.

Today, I work with brands and businesses that trust me to transform their online presence through creative storytelling, strategic content, and a unique perspective. They work with me because of my creativity and the skills I developed in film school and as a filmmaker.

I've realized that entertainment and art take a million different forms. My degree wasn't wasted, and I didn't abandon my passion. I found another way to use it that made the most sense for me.

I'm proud to have built a business that feels authentic to who I am, not just as a business owner, but as a filmmaker, a BFA graduate, and a person.

Sometimes, the career you never planned for ends up being the one that brings all the pieces together.