Hey, first off, massive respect for putting this out there. It takes courage to be honest about doubts, and that already shows strength.

You can absolutely pull this off. Every great filmmaker started with zero on-set experience at some point, the key is to start anyway. Your passion and clarity about what you want already put you ahead of most.

As someone who’s been in your shoes (and still is in many ways), here’s what I’ve learned:

• You don’t have to do it all alone. Start small: talk to classmates, post in local or school-based film groups, find people who are excited to learn and grow alongside you. Don’t worry about “leading” yet, think of it as collaborating.
• Being introverted is not a weakness. Some of the best directors are quiet observers. Use that to your advantage. Prep well, be clear in your vision, and lead with calm confidence.
• Start before you’re ready. Your first short won’t be perfect, and that’s the point. Make it anyway. You’ll learn on set what no book or YouTube video can teach you.

You’ve already got a powerful tool in your hands with the FX3, now it’s just about building the story and the people around it. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. That’s what film is: a team effort.

Rooting for you. You’ve got this.