This aspiring actor has really found his niche here at Explo. Not only does he get to act in front of a camera like he dreams to when he's older, but he gets to do that with a community of other young people like himself.
I'm taking Acting and Directing for the Camera. I'm really enjoying this class especially! I love the community we've created in the class, the activities we do, and the fact that we're now in cooperation with the Video Production class. We're making a couple of different films together. Everyone in the class is so nice to each other and no one ever feels left out. Everything is done together — the instructor is really good at bringing people together and making everyone know each other better.
I’ve wanted to be involved with film and acting for a long time. I don't act very much at home, but I act in some plays. I'd prefer to act in front of the camera than on stage. I'm a big movie watcher, so I've been interested in acting for my entire life. I like story-rich films. I don't really have a favorite genre or movie because I have too many that I like. My favorite actor is Leonardo DiCaprio, though. I have seen a lot of his films and I really enjoy his work. But if I could emulate any actor, I would pick Peter Dinklage. I love his work on Game of Thrones and that he's been able to gain such a following because of that role. If I could act in any show or movie, it would definitely be Game of Thrones, probably as Tyrion or Jon Snow. I like acting as those semi-comedic, semi-serious characters. I like a satirical aspect to a character.
Explo is really helping me as an actor. I'm learning new techniques, the different ways films are made, and how the directors control their projects and help produce a great product. I really love it here at Explo. I just love the community and the variety of courses and workshops.
Ally Marcino