Michael D. Arteaga
What started as a hobby became a passion. Though I've always had a knack for storytelling and seeing different perspectives, I had no clue that I would want to seek out the stories that others have to share. My name is Michael Arteaga, and I grew up as a musician, playing the piano and singing before figuring out that I wanted to look through a camera lens to see the bigger picture. My goal is to captivate an audience with my work, whether it be visual or audible, because I strongly believe that if you can instill inspiration in at least one other person, then you've done your job.
Before graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a double major in Marketing Management and Music Industry Studies, I co-founded the Cozy Concert Series to feature student talent and music on campus. I've also had the privilege to work with a number of clients to bring their visions to life via digital content after founding my video production company, COG Cinemas. I served as Marketing Assistant for Creamistry, Inc. and helped engage their social media fanbase, as well as supervise content creation. More recently, I've been fortunate to travel across the states to film for one of the country's top wedding film companies.
Although music and film are two of my greatest creative tools, I'm constantly challenging myself to learn and embrace new things. Since the inception of COG Cinemas in 2013, I've been able to work with top creatives in the industry, from photographers, Youtube personalities, influencers, musicians, and entrepreneurs. I believe collaboration amongst peers is one of the best ways to foster creativity and productivity, which is why I'm eager to join a team of like-minded individuals. In my portfolio, you will find a range of my work from the years, varying from short form content to portrait photography.
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