Meet Peter Humberd: The Journey from a Refugee to a Film Maker
Film making is an art, which requires experience of life and an eye for detail. Peter Humberd (Film Maker) from Portland needs no introduction in this field. The art of making films comes naturally to him. Unlike other strugglers, he has had a smooth way into the films and was an instant hit with his idea, concept and storylines. He owes his journey into films to his childhood experiences as a refugee in Petabina. Early Life and Experiences Born in a humble family in 1950, Peter Humberd came to know about the hardships of life. Going forward, one can see the same experiences in his films, but with a positive veneer. Owing to his humble background, Humberd is also inclined towards social work. The importance that it holds for him is evident in the films he makes, which send out a message of generosity, brotherhood, and love. Education and Film Making He had an inclination for film making ever since he was a child. Despite struggles in his personal life, his passion for the same drove him into a film school. He polished his skills there and made the best out of his education. After winning accolades at school, he got involved in several projects which made him popular across the world. Making Films As said earlier, Humberd’s movies are not typecast. They deal with reality and the hardships human beings face to survive. But there is always a note of positivity and a passion for survival in all his movies. Peter Humberd has often said that he gets a lot of inspiration for his movies from the background he belongs, from the atmosphere he lived in as a child, and from the struggles of his parents. His visions are not singular and are off-beat, unlike mainstream cinema. Every movie that he makes is unique in its own way and is considered better than his previous work of art. Peter Humberd is a story teller, a weaver of dreams and imaginations, which often remain in the subconscious depths of one’s mind. Humberd brings them to the fore, bringing us face to face with his journey of dreams.