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Hello everyone! My name is Brayden Parke.  I am so glad to now be in A Level Media and I can truly say that I am extremely excited not only to learn about film but to be able to create film too. Over the past couple months I have made a habit of watching at least one film every day. Up to now I have watched about 150 different films, anything from (Kids) to (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas). I believe that watching an abundance of films has expanded my knowledge and understanding of different perceptions of ideas. Apart from my love of film I will go over other things I indulge in. I love the sport of soccer. I try to play at least once or twice a week and love to watch the Champions League. I also enjoy photography and creating special shots. Another huge component of my life is skateboarding. Skateboarding has had lasting impacts on me. Everything from they way I dress, the music I listen to, the movies I enjoy, and my dedication to school has been in some way effected and improved through skateboarding. Having a set activity that is able to completely clear my head is an effective tool that I use from skateboarding. No matter how bad of a day I had or how much work I have to do I can always jump on a board and be in a good mood. This year is my second year working at my restaurant (Coconuts). I believe working at a restaurant has significantly improved me as a person. While working at a restaurant I improved my social skills by talking to guests and staff. I also learned the importance of time management and how to plan ahead. I believe that these things will help me be the best student I can be during my time in this class.




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