GuiAgustinito Present “Voice-over Acting in XMEN ’97”
GREENWOOD, S.C.—Gui Agustini will present his experiences on voice-over acting, focusing his discussion on his recent role as “Sunspot” in XMEN ’97 Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Barratt Hall 126 on the Lander University campus. This event is free and open to the public, and part of the Lander UniversityFilm Festival.
Gui Agustini, an actor, director and producer, attended Lander University in August of 2009 on a tennis scholarship. Initially uncertain about his future, he started as a business major. However, his passion for acting soon took hold. Having been introduced to acting before, Agustini was cast as Hal in the play Picnic during his time at Lander. He recalls the experience of performing on stage at the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium in front of 500 people as unforgettable.
Agustini credits Lander with instilling the courage, confidence and motivation he needed to pursue his dream. His advice to students hoping to enter the world of acting – or any art form – is simple: you must truly love it. “It has to be a passion, a deep desire, because the odds are never in our favor, much like sports,” he said on a recent visit to campus. “But the beauty of acting is that you can do it for a long time. You don’t have a physical age limit. If it’s something you want, you need to live and breathe it.”
About the Film Festival:
Founded in 2010, the Lander University Film Festival provides outstanding film-related opportunities to Lander students, and the arts and film communities in South Carolina and beyond. Collaborations with academics and professionals in the film industry have led to learn new techniques, develop their filmmaking skills and showcase their work. The 15th Annual Lander Film Festival will be held March 18-22, 2025, with special events held throughout the week. For more information, visit www.landerfilmfestival.com.
South Carolina Humanities:
Support for the 15th Annual Lander Film Festival comes from a grant from South Carolina Humanities. The mission of South Carolina Humanities is to enrich the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians. This not-for-profit organization presents and/ or supports literary initiatives, lectures, exhibits, festivals, publications, oral history projects, videos and other humanities-based experiences that reach more than 250,000 citizens annually, for more information, please visit www.schumanities.org.
