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The wonderful documentary short film, "A Song For Ourselves" directed by Tad Nakamura, is premiering in Los Angeles on February 28th. I worked on some of the effects and it's worth checking out.

Tickets are now available online (http://www.jaccc.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=172569) or you can purchase them over the phone at (213) 680-3700. General admission tickets are $10

For more info on the film and the performances please go to:
http://www.asongforourselves.blogspot.com/

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Oldie but goodie

Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 2:36PM / Members only

This was the last all out action short I made, right before a brief stint in grad school. I've also included the link to the smaller version on my website.

Michael Velasquez Demo Reel

Random Acts of Violence is about Gung Fu, the misuse of skateboards and good old fashioned action. This short was made for $75, which is what it cost to feed the cast and crew fast food for two days.

Directed, Edited and Choreographed by Michael Velasquez
Starring Sam Birdsong, Michael Velasquez, Jeremy Sinclair, Tom Baumgartner, Steven Drouin
Cinematography by Mark Waterbury and Michael Velasquez
Cameras Operated by Mark Waterbury, Zeke Pinheiro, Michael Velasquez
Original Score by Derrick Velasquez

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Tentaciones Music Video

Thursday, Jun 5, 2008 6:26AM / Members only

Here is the music video I just finished directing and editing. The artist's name is Ignacio Val and you can check out his music here.

Music video for "Tentaciones"
Artist: Ignacio Val
Lyrics & Music by: Huecco
Directed by: Michael Velasquez
Cinematography by: Josh Pangell
Produced by: Michael Velasquez, Ignacio Val and Bella Gauna

Starring Ignacio Val, Rachael Obrien, Terry Gingles

Band
Drummer: Alex Moscatelli
Guitar: Marcos Gonzales
Bass: Rik Barba
Flamenco Guitar: Mau Juarez

Camera Op: Josh Pangell, Michael Velasquez, Krishna Narayanamurti, Greg Hirsh
Grips/Lighting: Krishna Narayanamurti, Greg Hirsh, Aaron Ohlmann, Tim Jieh
Crew: Bella Gauna, Giovanna Herring

Edited by: Michael Velasquez
Colorist: John Nguyen

Special Thanks to Marcus Ubungen and the Herring Family

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My New Demo Reel v1.0

Wednesday, Jun 4, 2008 4:14AM / Members only

I've been trying to get some more freelance work and I realized that it's been almost 5 years since I've had a demo reel. Below is my directing and editing reel. I'll also be putting together a motion graphics reel and then a mega reel combining both. Critiques are welcomed. I've also included the link to the reel on my website.

Michael Velasquez Demo Reel

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Still Hustlin'

Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:29AM / Members only

I've been keeping pretty busy lately, though not necessarily on my own projects. Still trying to finish my short action film from last year. I just completed a music video for up and coming Latin Rock artist Ignacio Val. The short film, Bookie, which I co-produced, screened at the Los Angeles Asian Film Festival earlier this month and I also created the festival's animated introductory sequence which you can see on their website. Shot a couple shorts with some good friends of mine which should be online soon and I created several motion graphics sequences for Pet Project Productions. Once I've completed the current projects in the pipeline my goal is to finish my action short and re-design my website.

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Michael Velasquez

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I am a Director, Office Ninja, Motion Graphics Artist, Doodler, Editor, Vigilante, Creative Producer, recovering drama queen and proud Tom Cruise fan....
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