Being autistic, larger social stuff tends to be a bit more than I'm geared up for. However, in my time at RMIT, I've gotten to be part of GMAS, the Games, Manga and Anime Society, which has been really great because I'm able to participate in all sorts of event with people who share my interests, whether it's in-person or from the quiet space of my apartment.
Carl’s screenwriting inspirations were not just drawn from the course curriculum, but also his love of sci-fi movies.
“Every movie or TV show I've seen as part of this course has inspired me in one way or another, but if there's any screenwriter I aspire to be like, it has to be Lawrence Kasdan, writer of The Empire Strikes Back.”
“[It's] an absolute masterclass of narrative, character, excitement and suspense all rolled into one.”
“So maybe I've set the bar a little high, but sometimes we've just got to take a leap of faith.”
Like many students, Carl faced the incredible challenge of not just moving away from home, but also studying through Melbourne lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“When I left Canberra behind to study at RMIT in the second half of 2021, I can certainly tell you I did NOT expect to go right into a big ol' ninety-something day lockdown!”
“That definitely made for a difficult semester, and I won't pretend it hasn't had an impact on my mental health, but I also know that I'd do it all again in a heartbeat,” said Carl.