Filmmaker Statement

This project is very meaningful to me because I have a cleft lip and palate. Through this story, I can share with young people who also have a deformity that their appearance doesn't define them, and they should be accepted for who they are. Your appearance should not hold you back, and you should be proud of your unique appearance. Learning to accept yourself allows you to achieve anything you want. I have decided to present this story in a cinematic format, which will allow me to convey the exact emotions visually. Using real footage from the past, this film will be powerful and authentic as it portrays the struggles of living with a cleft lip and palate. Most people are unaware of the challenges faced by individuals with a cleft lip and palate, making this film even more unique. To give viewers a better understanding of what it's like to spend half of your childhood in the hospital, I will focus on the main character's childhood experiences. This documentary aims to offer a new per