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Ajalon Williams

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Bio

I'm an 18-year-old, full-time student and aspiring musician/filmmaker. Arguably the most prevalent mediums of communication today, film and music have been a huge part of my life. I strongly believe that film and music shape the way we view acquaintances, society, family, our own selves, and even the world itself. Since my youth, I've been impressed to make the best impact on those I come in contact with. It has been my dream to meaningfully communicate with others in different forms since adolescence. Despite growing up in an underprivileged, single-parent household, this is still a goal I grasp for to this day. As a humble student of the arts, I believe through persistence and sagacious determination, this will become reality. Through these channels (film and music), it is my goal to tell impactful, meaningful stories that will prompt all who consume them to do the same.

Education

Dutchess Community College

Associate's degree program
2020 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
  • Minors:
    • Music

Arlington High School

High School
2017 - 2019

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
    • Music
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Entertainment

    • Dream career goals:

      Writer, Director, Musician

    • Actor

      Children's Media Project
      2016 – 20171 year

    Sports

    Badminton

    Intramural
    2017 – 20192 years

    Research

    • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

      Arlington Broadcasting Crew — Teleprompter, Cameraman, News Anchor
      2019 – 2020

    Arts

    • AWSTRUK STUDIOS LLC

      Cinematography
      WEIRDOS, Like a Sunflower
      2018 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      The TRUST — Cameraman, Assistant Cameraman
      2013 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Austin Kramer Music-Maker Scholarship
    When making a song, there are a few things that go into my creative process. One of the biggest components, however, are films that I watch prior to song composition. Movie soundtracks are a huge source of inspiration for me, and they usually rub off on the (orchestral) songs I make. This is how I developed the song submitted. I recently watched a film scored by one of my favorite composers named Tom Holkenborg (who often goes by the moniker "Junkie XL"). It was the largest source of inspiration. It very much shows in the tune's musical elements. Maybe a day after watching the film and listening to its phenomenal score dozens of times, I took to writing the piece!