Artist Statement

Hi, my name is Elizza Marbella and contrary to popular belief, the extra 'z' in my name doesn't change the pronunciation. My name's pronounced just like any other "Eliza" is. My dad just wanted to add the extra 'z' to make it different, and although I still take pride in the uniqueness of my name, I still wish I didn't have to correct people all the time. But I digress.

I would not currently consider myself an artist, by any means. At least not currently. During my early college years, I immersed myself within the world of computer programming. After realizing that that was not the road I would like to travel the rest of my life, I came back to school to pursue a media degree. I have always had an interest in web design and social media, but have recently discovered that I have a budding interest in photography and filmmaking, as well.

Being a New Yorker is all I have ever known. Having lived in NYC my whole life, I've acquired the "New Yorker mentality" of not being surprised by anything and not really engaging in the world around me. With that being said, I know I am not alone, and would like to use this class to do a number of things. For starters, I would like to break out of my comfort zone and learn the craft of filmmaking. My work would focus on the interesting phenomena that occurs in the city on a daily basis that people would normally neglect to appreciate. I aim to help others, as well as myself, appreciate the city for what it is.