BIOGRAPHY:
Balan (Marz) began acting in 2007 in theater in India, in genres including thrillers and comedies.
More recently, he was part of the comedy "A sketch of New York" and "By the people for the people
a play exploring Al's impact on politics. "Fool's Gold", a short film in which Balan plays a sculptor
struggling with his identity received positive reviews from Bob Giraldi (Director, MJ's Beat It) and will
feature in the Cal film festival among others. Balan is fluent in Hindi and he's excited to put that to
qood use in "Sad Magic Sins". For more: www.balan.actor. @_balan_89
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
Stella Adler Studio, March 2023 - April 2024
Acting for Film with Andy Schneeflok and Todd Thaler
Scene Study with Jon Korkes and Mike Grenham
Acting Technique with Josh Davis
Sound into Action with Joe Groscinski
The Chekov Studio, Boston, Acting Technique, March 2022
The Barrow Studio, NYC, Acting Technique and Scene Study, May 2018
New York Film Academy, Acting for Film Intensive, Sep - Oct 2017
MISFIT, Bengaluru, Acting Technique, May 2013
AAINA, Manipal, India, May 2007 - April 2011