From acclaimed filmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler earning their first Oscars to Autumn Durald Arkapaw making history as the first woman to win Best Cinematography, the ceremony was full of milestones. 'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners,' and 'Frankenstein' were the night's big winners.

Last year I made my first documentary film as part of my graduate thesis project. Yes, I did this purely because it was required to graduate but it ended up being accepted into my first film festival. So not only did I get my masters degree, it ended up having a way bigger purpose than I initially thought it would. But just like my narrative short film, it came with its own set of challenges.