Who am I?
My name is Tatiana Coleman and I am currently studying at William & Mary pursuing a Film Studies major. I hope to use the knowledge I gain to tell creative stories and prompt others to tell their stories as well. I grew up in Los Angeles, California but have traveled all over the world for both school and summer internships. I studied abroad for a year at The University of St. Andrews and spent a summer in Illinois while I was interning with the Illinois Farm Bureau.
Fun Fact: If you give me the chance, I will nerd out about horror/psychological films and Star Wars.
My Passion
My passion for filmmaking started when I was young making short, funny skit videos with my brothers. I learned how there were different ways to watch and experience films; one of them was the question of 'how' films are made. I started to make short videos and in high school, I became more intrigued with the entertainment industry. I participated in a week-long film camp with the New York Film Academy where I learned the basics of filmmaking - such as cinematography, editing, lighting, and scriptwriting. Then when the pandemic hit, I decided to run and lead my film festival, The North Valley Film Festival, to allow high school students to use their voices and creativity to discuss various social issues through the medium of film. Now studying film at William & Mary, I've learned about the history and cultural influence film has had on current society. Due to my involvement in the film department, I landed a role as a one-day production assistant for PBS SoCal's TV show, 'Antique Roadshow' and have been fortunate enough to have founded a new filmmaking club, WeMake Filmmakers. My goal is to support people interested in pursuing film production by offering a safe environment to learn and grow.