Two local artists to share filmmaking insights during Brawley Career Day
Dillon Fuhrman
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Roy Dorantes, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, and Anthony De La Cruz, an actor, will team up to “inspire and educate attendees” during the Brawley High School Career Day.
According to a press release, the event, taking place this Thursday at 480 North Imperial Avenue in Brawley, is for them to highlight “their personal journeys and professional experiences in the filmmaking industry.”
Dorantes, according to the press release, is a former theatre actor and multimedia journalist who “turned to filmmaking as a way to address pressing social issues.”
Roy Dorantes. Courtesy: Media Films
During the event, Dorantes will discuss his multi-award-winning film, “Not One More!,” with the film’s social issue covering domestic violence, as well as share his “personal journey as an independent filmmaker.”
“I’m always happy to share my filmmaking experiences with others hoping to encourage them to use their artistic skills to improve our world,” Dorantes expressed.
The press release also says De La Cruz, who is a Brawley native, is offering his perspective “on the performing arts and the creative process.”
Anthony De La Cruz. Courtesy: Media Films
“I want to take the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience with those interested, and especially with those who think it’s impossible to enter the acting profession if you’re from a small town in the desert,” De La Cruz said.
To learn more about this, read the press release below.