Today we’d like to introduce you to Alan Delabie.
Hi Alan, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I have always dreamed of being an artist, particularly an actor. I started out as a high-level athlete in martial arts, inspired by Bruce Lee. I became the European champion in nunchaku, and then I had the opportunity to perform in television shows. Afterward, I went through several auditions for films and TV movies. Subsequently, I ventured into directing to bring to life the characters I had imagined. Today, I believe I have reached halfway, but there is still much left to do. Nevertheless, I am very close to achieving my goals… couple my movies are available on DVD and Streaming
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No road is easy for years I have worked hard, but I have always evolved
Of course, there is the jealousy of people who try to sabotage your work, but you have to look straight ahead
Nowadays, it is more and more difficult to convince producers, the cinema economy to change with digital
There are a lot of platforms, competitions, too many films on the market, but you have to stay focused on your objectives despite some failures
There are great successes, I’m proud of my Borrowed Time trilogy for example.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
As an actor and director, I’ve had the opportunity to work on six feature films, and I’ve also appeared in several other movies. What I enjoy most when I’m in front of the camera is portraying a character with a lot of intensity. Over the years, we evolve, we learn, we refine our craft. I also had the opportunity to portray a vampire in my feature film “The Last Nosferatu,” which was intense, employing a very animalistic body movement technique and featuring genuinely frightening makeup.
One of the things I particularly enjoyed was the intensity of my character in the “Borrowed Time” trilogy. It made me realize the importance of experience in portraying complex characters. Conversely, in “Bloodslinger,” I played a more laid-back character, but also a sheriff who’s a bit stressed out. It was amusing to tackle that role. In “Shepherd Code,” for instance, I embody a more classic and stylish persona.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
I’ve been fortunate to have had David Worth as a mentor, but I’ve learned a great deal by making my own films. However, I must say that every artist continues to learn throughout their life. The advice I would give is to never give up because it’s in difficulty that we become strong, but also to be patient. It’s important to be willing to question oneself in order to move forward and evolve.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alandelabie/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alandelabieactor
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlanDelabie
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