iñaki font: an actor on the seashore koldo almandoz
Sagues in Donostia. Five-thirty in the afternoon. Off we go for a stroll along the beach. When he speaks, he moves in closer to his listener and looks them in the eye. He pays no attention to the camera lens. I neither recorded nor jotted down any of what he said to me. The following are out-takes of what I remember him saying.
Beginnings.
I gave up studying and started humping stuff around in a theatre. After that, I was a sound technician with Ttanttaka for two years. They were doing "Florido Pensil" at the time. I knew the play inside out; the signs, the dialogues, the movements... and I decided then that I wanted to do something like that. You know, something in a natural kind of a way. A friend of mine offered me the use of a flat in Madrid and off I went. I started studying, went along to a couple of castings, got parts in a few T.V. series and Chavarri called me up for his film "Besos para todos".
Actor.
It's a job, a job I'd like to have for a long time. I'm a complete beginner at this. I'm still quite limited. Jesus! I'm only 22. It's impossible to be a good actor at this age!. Having said that, I like it and, apart from actually liking the work, I get off on learning a trade. I'd hardly touch a book at school but now, I can spend up to nine hours going over and over a script.
Character.
We're different people at different times depending on the situation. I delve into my own different personalities when I want to give body and soul to a character. I look for method and inspiration there. That's the work I have to do. I try to catch a glimpse of the character's conflicts. Economical, sentimental... each actor has their own way of doing things. I try to be as honest as I can with each and every one of the characters I play.
Ego.
I consider myself to be a normal person. I mean, I'm not famous or anything. I don't really feel comfortable with people taking photos or any of that kind of stuff. And I'm not saying that just to be "Mr. Sound-head". When promotion work needs to be done I just get on with it. I'm ambitious. My ambition is to work as an actor for a long time. If I can do that, my ego will be satisfied.
Madrid.
I drive a bike. It's the best way to get around.
Work.
The greatest satisfaction I get out of this is finishing a film and starting work on another project. More so than the money. That's not because I don't like money but, nobody gets into acting for the money. You' d do something else. The biggest reward I get from this line of work is that I spend time with and work on projects with people who are into the same buzz as me.
Friends.
I've spent countless hours with my friends in "Muro" here in Sagues. I love the friends I've always known, but I also like making new ones. Just like everybody else don't you think? Come on, are you up for a beer?
Iñaki Font. Films
“Besos para todos”. 2000. Jaime Chavarri
“Gerreros”. 2002. Daniel Calparsoro
“Valentín”. 2002. Juan Luis Iborra
“La soledad era esto”. Sergio Renan
Beginnings.
I gave up studying and started humping stuff around in a theatre. After that, I was a sound technician with Ttanttaka for two years. They were doing "Florido Pensil" at the time. I knew the play inside out; the signs, the dialogues, the movements... and I decided then that I wanted to do something like that. You know, something in a natural kind of a way. A friend of mine offered me the use of a flat in Madrid and off I went. I started studying, went along to a couple of castings, got parts in a few T.V. series and Chavarri called me up for his film "Besos para todos".
Actor.
It's a job, a job I'd like to have for a long time. I'm a complete beginner at this. I'm still quite limited. Jesus! I'm only 22. It's impossible to be a good actor at this age!. Having said that, I like it and, apart from actually liking the work, I get off on learning a trade. I'd hardly touch a book at school but now, I can spend up to nine hours going over and over a script.
Character.
We're different people at different times depending on the situation. I delve into my own different personalities when I want to give body and soul to a character. I look for method and inspiration there. That's the work I have to do. I try to catch a glimpse of the character's conflicts. Economical, sentimental... each actor has their own way of doing things. I try to be as honest as I can with each and every one of the characters I play.
Ego.
I consider myself to be a normal person. I mean, I'm not famous or anything. I don't really feel comfortable with people taking photos or any of that kind of stuff. And I'm not saying that just to be "Mr. Sound-head". When promotion work needs to be done I just get on with it. I'm ambitious. My ambition is to work as an actor for a long time. If I can do that, my ego will be satisfied.
Madrid.
I drive a bike. It's the best way to get around.
Work.
The greatest satisfaction I get out of this is finishing a film and starting work on another project. More so than the money. That's not because I don't like money but, nobody gets into acting for the money. You' d do something else. The biggest reward I get from this line of work is that I spend time with and work on projects with people who are into the same buzz as me.
Friends.
I've spent countless hours with my friends in "Muro" here in Sagues. I love the friends I've always known, but I also like making new ones. Just like everybody else don't you think? Come on, are you up for a beer?
Iñaki Font. Films
“Besos para todos”. 2000. Jaime Chavarri
“Gerreros”. 2002. Daniel Calparsoro
“Valentín”. 2002. Juan Luis Iborra
“La soledad era esto”. Sergio Renan
