Ever since I was in middle school, I've dreamt of being in the movie business. However, I never had any stories burning deep inside, at least not until I was diagnosed with bone cancer at 17. After eight months of chemo and nine surgeries, I'm not the same person I was. When you've gone through something so painful and traumatic, suddenly life is so fragile and precious. Now I have a story and I need to share it the only way I know how, film. But my mission doesn't end with telling my story. Cancer has inspired me to tell stories reflecting life, pain, perspective and triumph against all odds.