Meet Alex, a passionate film studies major at the University of Waterloo, who spends nights dissecting cinematic techniques and dreaming of crafting thought-provoking short films. With an affinity for the dramatic arts and a flair for the mysterious, Alex often finds inspiration in life’s fleeting moments, believing that every story deserves a climactic ending—hence their cryptic comment, "Fade to black." Balancing academics with a burgeoning film career, Alex is constantly seeking the next great narrative to capture through the lens.