Actualityabroad Reviews

The most magical month I have had

I learned so much through the briefings my friends from the program my newfound local friends different corners of Tangier Moroccan Arabic and how it compares to Levantine Arabic It was truly an incredible experience

It was a great opportunity to work with

It was a great opportunity to work with the local community while also having the chance to explore the area and culture Overall it was a fresh and great learning experience that everyone should try out

Trip to the Green Mountain

This experience did not feel like school work at all Instead it felt like a genuine experience that helped me collaborate create and personally grow I opened new doors to trying new things and I feel very fulfilled with this trip

The Truth About Actuality Abroad

Actuality Abroad is one of those amazing mom and pop organizations that has things so organized and so well planned out with the perfect amount of spontaneity it s hard to imagine a better experience could to be produced by anything more or anything less Our guide was fun and knew karate so we were well protected If i got stuck in an intergalactic elevator I d certainly want it to be with one of these guys We arrived and learned about Documentary filmmaking and learned the key to visual storytelling exactly what we came for The best part of the experience is that i continue to use what i ve learned about storytelling in my day to day and i have these guys to thank for that Great trip amazing experience good price learned a lot and the team is great I hope to do it again soon

A unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

I loved the Storytelling Expedition I joined in Guatemala It gave me the opportunity to explore deep in the Maya Biosphere Reserve at a lesser known archaeological site and met people from the communities that live there It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for somebody who doesn t work in journalism or film making The Expedition did teach me the basics of documentary making and directed me to sources that would help me in that respect so I was given the tools to get me started in my video editing journey As Actuality Abroad is more accustomed to seasoned filmmakers I think more coaching would be appreciated for those less experienced on the Storytelling Expeditions That said there were still new skill sets I gained through the experience I loved the projects proposed for the Expedition they were fascinating I love that I am walking with new friends and skill sets from this experience

I now feel equipped to organize a visual storytelling project by myself

After our Storytelling Expedition in Guatemala I feel equipped to organize a short documentary visual storytelling project by myself now and confident that I can tell a compelling inspiring story that the community in question also wants to share This is a skill that I will nourish and continue building on in my aspiring career as a visual storyteller writer and visual anthropologist Thank you to Robin Pablo our group and Actuality Abroad for this inspiring experience

My experience in Morocco

I had a great experience with the company and they provided many resources to help the project succeed For those serious about run-and-gun documentary filmmaking this is the program to pursuit