Guillermo Ivan. Photo Credit: Eduardo Fermin
Guillermo Ivan is a Mexican-American actor, director, writer, and producer. He chatted about his latest projects in the entertainment scene.
He discussed the digital age, and AI on the future of the film and TV industry.
Three future projects
On his plans for the future, he shared, “Getting ready to premiere three new projects in 2024: ‘Six Hours Away,’ a fast-paced action movie that tells the story of a former special forces agent that has been put on the edge, forced to do the unimaginable to save his family.”
He noted that “Desert Dawn” is where he shared the screen with Kellan Lutz and Cam Gigandet, and “Doctor Doctor” is a comedy that he just wrapped up in New York last week.
‘As Good As Dead’ film
On being a part of the action movie “As Good As Dead,” he said, “It was one of the best film experiences that I have had in the last few years, and working with Michael Jai White was not only a learning but a fulfilling experience, specially because I shared most of my scenes with him and he even directed one second unit scene, and that was definitely one of our favorite scenes together.”
“The connection on set was incredible and we had a blast everyday. Having the opportunity to get to know him and his lovely wife Gillian will always be a meaningful moment in my life,” he said.
AI on the future of the entertainment business
He shared his thoughts on AI (artificial intelligence) on the future of the entertainment business. “I want to be hopeful and believe that it will be regulated in order to protect intellectual property and human talent,” he said.
“I think that AI could be a wonderful tool if it’s well implemented, well regulated and controlled by the right hands. Hopefully it will be treated the right way, if not consequences could be demolishing for artists in different disciplines,” he explained.
Favorite mottos to live by
He revealed his favorite mottos to live by include “Be like water,” “Don’t force it, just let it happen,” and “just be it.”
Advice for hopefuls that wish to get into the business
For hopefuls that wish to get into the entertainment industry, he said, “Believe in your talent and don’t wait, start doing now. Start creating your own content: write, produce, be creative and stay creative. Stay hungry and curious, but be humble enough to learn everyday.”
Success
On his definition of the word success, he said, “Success means fulfillment and Happiness. Love and be loved, while you do what you are meant to be doing in life.”
Fans and supporters
For his fans and supporters, he expressed, “I am nothing without them; thanks to their love and support I exist and I’m able to do what I love, therefore I will always be there for them to reciprocate their love and support. They make me a better person everyday.”
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