Hi Larache and thanks.
I'm sorry to bring up bad memories to you, it's sad that obstacles stand up in front of one's dreams and force him to give up what he was meant to do. I know the feeling beleive me. But I'm sure if you love something and you keep trying, inshallah you will reach the target soon or later. As you know in our countries doing video/cinema production isn't the best bet to get a decent career, and you are left on your own to learn and try to get your feet into this field. I didnt live outside the country where I have been born, but according to load of people I've got the chance to meet and talk online on discussion boards, this is something still new everywhere, and most schools are there just to eat money. Most of graduated students are saying that they didn't learn anything there, and most of people working in the high-end levels are usually self-taught. So don't let this stop you. If you still have the desire, start up right now and don't lose more time. For learning purposes do whatever way you find in front of you. Hamdoullah nowadays Computer hardwares aren't costy as it used to be and we have internet where you can find step by step turorials, and discussion boards and groups where you can ask and get feedbacks. This isa very important to stick to the community. After the help of Allah SWT, I got supported online by people from over the world otherwise I'd give up since a long time. My surrounding is not helping a bit and to be honest it's not a profitable career here.
Enough crying
! We have to move on and look forward, things won't stay as they are now.
Good luck and thanks for your kind words.