We recently had the chance to connect with AG ORLOZ and have shared our conversation below.
Hi AG, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: When was the last time you felt true joy?
The last time I felt true, unfiltered joy was in the city of Cannes, during the summer of this year. Not because of the glamour or everything it represents, but quite the opposite.
The chance to wander through the sidewalks and hidden passages of such a beautiful city, to drift into creative thoughts while gazing at the waters of the Côte d’Azur, to savor its cuisine, and to take in its surroundings — it was simply wonderful.
Cannes, with all its small and beautiful details, is the perfect reward for anyone who works passionately in the world of cinema.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Dr. Ariel Orama López, professionally known as AG Orloz, is a Puerto Rican psychologist, award-winning actor, independent filmmaker, composer, and creative coach. He received intensive acting training at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles and completed a workshop on Cinema and Gender at New York University. He also holds several certifications in Coaching from TISOC School, Spain (Barcelona).
Ariel began his professional acting career in 2001 and has been an independent director since 2009. His work spans multiple creative projects, including films, TV, theater, music, animation, and short-form content.
Career Highlights
Film & Media: AG Orloz has directed and starred in numerous internationally awarded short films such as ONE, 2ḦOOM, Princëney, AËRC‑02, and Märbles. His projects have earned over 140 international laurels and more than 45 awards in categories such as Best Director, Best Actor, Best Short Film, Best Composition, and Best Screenplay.
His films have qualified multiple times (2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025) for the Academy Awards’ Short Film categories (Life Action and Animation) and where screened in the Academy Screening Room. He creates animated short films with the Peruvian animator Jorge Dardo Cáceres.
Film Festival Highlights:
American Pavilion – Cannes Film Festival (2022) – First Puerto Rican selected as finalist at the American Pavilion Emerging Showcase.
Animation in Cannes (2023, 2025)
World of Film – Cannes (2024)
World of Film | Venice Production Bridge – Biennale di Venezia (2024)
miCannes (2025)
Music: As a composer, he created the songs “Seré / I’ll Be” and “Alto Vuelas / Flying Higher”, the official Puerto Rican theme song for the World March for Peace, celebrated in New Zealand and Argentina.
Academic & Coaching Roles: He has taught at different universities courses of psychology, communications, education, and drama, and collaborated with the “Colegio de Actores de Puerto Rico” (semminars of psychology of character and performance). Ariel has contributed in television- he was the creative life coach on “Idol Kids Puerto Rico”, was finalist of Taller Telemundo :actores in Miami, participated in Extremos Telemundo, and also collaborated in other TV productions.
Mentor on Objetivo Fama (2025)
In 2025, AG Orloz made his debut as a mentor on the popular music competition Objetivo Fama. Working with participants inside the Casa Estudio, he created a safe space to work with their inner coach and led creative songwriting processes, helping emerging artists write and compose original songs in groups. His role included developing creative concepts, guiding participants through visualization and narrative techniques, and fostering emotional connection through music, previous to the first Gala. His mentoring style combined his background in psychology, coaching, and music helped to create a deeply transformative experience for the contestants.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
In addition to film, I have also studied politics. I remember that, as a child—and thanks to my mother’s intervention—I had the opportunity to meet the governor of my country. All of this happened after I wrote him a letter. Climbing the stairs with a big smile and shaking his hand made me appreciate those small, unexpected moments when things just happen (…) and the unconditional love of my mother.
Do you remember a time someone truly listened to you?
This is a wonderful question. I consider myself someone who is passionate about listening to others and supporting them in achieving their dreams. Aside from my family, I believe my first memory of someone truly listening to me—actively and with all their senses—was at school, when I had the opportunity to share my dreams about the arts with several mentors and friends and developed artistic projects with them to practice my skills, since I was in Elementary School. Seeing that many of those dreams have come true, years later, is fascinating and inspires me to keep going.
And this question should inspire us all: we must listen actively—with our whole soul and heart—to every dreamer who stands before us.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
In the film and media industry, I’ve done a few things in reverse order, like the hands of a clock going backward. First, I never needed a professional headshot to land first acting roles: although it is a common requirement, sometimes, one door oppened the second. In terms of directing, I learned that you don’t have to take directing courses to create your first short film or become a multi-award-winning director. It is a collaborative process and you will learn it “in action”, by discovering your vision, the particular color and design of your style and your inner talents. And third, what’s in your blood—your true calling, talents or achievements—no one can take away from you, not even the “industry” itself. The Divine plan is bigger than all of that, believe me. Read about Saint Carlo Acutis. 🙂
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If immortality were real, what would you build?
You are most welcome! It is a great honor to be part of your beautiful spot for “creators” and touch lives of your avid readers. In terms of your last question, definitely, I would work tirelessly to build a heaven on earth, metaphorically, using my talents. And definitely, I would bring together more “creators” to make it happen. So, I invite to all you, avid readers, to create new dreams, from scratch. And yes, I am open for future collaborations in creative arts with emerging talents who believe in my vision. The Firmament is our North.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8472995/
