We recently connected with Marco Aguirre and have shared our conversation below.

Marco , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

I think the time I decided to start my production company, Soul Prophet Productions. I just had a falling out with business partner and friend. I wasn’t sure where to go or what to do. Then I remembered I had this script I finished and a love for this industry.

I decided to produce the short script into a short film called “Umbra” I was scared to ask people to help me out with this project. But I asked for help and got it.

By this time I’ve only been an actor and only had minimal experience behind the camera. The journey was a crazy one for sure, but for my first film, everything ran smoothly.

The risk I took paid off, the military experience I had really helped me be the captain of the ship. Leadership skills came to play and being motivated, motivated other. I’ve taken a lot of risks in my life, some more positive than others. But I’m blessed to live another day.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I started out going to school for music at Salem State University. Unfortunately I wasn’t the best trumpet player. But I always loved the instrument and still play, especially when I compose any type of music for film. I used my education in music to guide me through the process of film composition.

Knowing that I’d never become a Wynton Marsalis or Miles Davis, I stayed in this sort of depression, now that I reflect. I wasn’t sure what depression felt like at that time. But I was going through it.

Until I watched an episode of Breaking Bad on Netflix. I binged that show in a week. And the character development of Walter White….changed my world. I wanted to be a writer.

So I decided to minor in Theatre Performance. Met a professor who believed in me and from their my passion for the arts and school reinvigorated. I booked more acting gigs in college than I ever did for Trumpet.

I was blessed because I was really close to dropping out.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I think to just get out of the rat race of life. I tell everyone this, If I become one of those directors that just makes B/C list movies, Id be content.

They’re still making 5 to 6 figures!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on NFTs. (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)

We should invest into actual artist.

Not throwing shade to my serious digital artist, They should have a platform for themselves.

The market now is over saturated with Social Media Influencers either scamming or rug pulling.

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