ABOUT ME

SY PAYNE

(DAYTON, OH)

My Story

I grew up wanting to have a lot of different jobs, but over time I realized that what I really wanted was to do something that had to do with creating things. I could never focus in school — my mind was always somewhere else, thinking up different story scenarios and worlds while I was supposed to be doing work.


That constant daydreaming during school and playing pretend back at home slowly led me toward wanting to act, but after trying it out, I realized acting wasn’t exactly my strongest suit. That’s when I discovered my real passion — creating the stories themselves. Since then, I’ve been working on coming up with new ideas, building storylines, and starting to write down scripts. It’s become something I genuinely love doing, and every time I create something new, it feels like I’m getting one step closer to where I want to be.


The Plan

Right now, my main goal is simple — I want these films and stories I’ve been creating to come to life. I don’t really know much yet about connecting with people in the film world or how to market myself, but I do know that I have a lot of passion for this and I’m determined to make it happen.


At some point, I’ll have to decide whether I want to keep doing this solo and figure it out as I go, or whether I should go to college and take classes to really study the craft. For now, though, my plan is to keep writing all these different stories while I work and get more situated in life. The main focus is just to keep creating — to stay consistent and keep moving forward until I’m ready for that next step.


The Future

The goal for the future is clear: I want to make a big living out of making films. It’s what I’m passionate about and what I see myself doing long-term. I know it’s going to take time, and I’m completely fine with that. When it comes to these stories and the films I want to make, I’m taking my absolute sweet time — not just so they come out great for the audience, but so I’m truly happy with them too.


I’m also looking to work with smaller, lesser-known actors who are trying to make a name for themselves, just like me. I want to give people a chance to be part of something that can help them grow, because at the end of the day, I’m all about the love and connection to the movie — not the money.


This is just the beginning, but it’s the start of something I truly care about — and I can’t wait to see where it goes from here.