INTERVIEWS | DOCUMENTARIES | BEHIND THE SCENES | FILM
The Power of Filmmaking
Mi Cultura Mexicana Documentary
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cinematographer: Jose Angel
As a photographer and filmmaker very early on in life I knew that I wanted to create and tell stories with my photography and filmmaking, I was heavily influenced by my mentors and legends Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Pedro Pablo Ibarra and Guillermo del Toro Mexico's finest. So it only made sense that I would go on to create a short story about my culture, heritage and traditions as a proud Mexican. I also wanted to take the time for this special moment to dedicate this story to my dear parents may they rest in peace. Thank you for always instilling in me the importance of being a proud Mexican.
Matt B - Behind the Beats
OTB International Film Awards 2022 Winner | Best Documentary Short Film | Matt B - Behind the Beats
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cinematographer: Jose Angel
OTB International Film Awards Finalist & Winner 2022 ©
Chicago House Music DJ & Producer tells his story of how music saved his life from gangs, drugs and violence in his neighborhood. If you were to look up where House Music was born, from the Deep Disco days to the WBMX days the answer would be Chicago. Chicago is also where Matthew Baltazar better known as Matt B was also born & raised. Matt has played at almost every club/venue in Chicago. From coast to coast and many cities in between, playing alongside some of the globes biggest djs/producers such as Harry 'Choo Choo' Romero, Erick Morillo, Felix Da Housecat, Oscar G, CZR, Derrick Carter, Green Velvet/Cajmere, Bad Boy Bill, Gene Farris, Mickey 'Mixin' Oliver, Paul Johnson, Ron Carroll, Dj Funk, Steve Smooth, the entire Ghetto Division and many more up and coming djs/producers.
BAD BOY BILL - FUNKY MUSIC ( Official Music Video )
OTB International Film Award Best Music Video Winner
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cinematographer: Jose Angel
Actress / Model : Rimanelli Mellal
Filmscore Soundtrack: Funky Music - Bad Boy Bill, Milty Evans & Brian Boncher.
Bad Boy Bill began his DJ career in 1985 during the Chicago house music movement of the mid to late 1980s. He worked with Mike "Hitman" Wilson and Julian "Jumpin" Perez of the WBMX DJ mixing team, known then as the Hot Mix 5. Bill's popularity grew out of DJing parties throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as opening for the Hot Mix 5.
DJ SNEAK
RALPHI ROSARIO
DJ Colette | Behind the Scenes
Felix Da Housecat | Behind the Scenes
Daft Punk - Digital Love (DJ Sneak)
The Basketball Dream
MOECYRUS - Chicago, The Mecca
2020 Film Reel
I N S P I R A T I O N | M O T I V A T I O N | D E D I C A T I O N
DJ SNEAK & MARK FARINA live at theMID | CHICAGO
iNSPIRED Featuring Jason Davis & Kelvin Hayden
DJ SNEAK | IMAHOUSEGANGSTER
DJ Sneak is a Puerto Rican born American DJ and record producer raised in Chicago, Illinois. He is noted as being one of the second wave of Chicago house producers, as well as a member of the vanguard of late-1990s House Music Producer.
DJ ARES | Fresca Recordings
As a mentor and long time friend I had sit down and catch up with my good friend Cesar. He has brought his own style of music to the forefront and is one of his biggest passions.
The Wall NORTH of MILWAUKEE | Chicago
Rollin through the streets on the northside of Chicago I had the opportunity to meet these talented Graffiti Artist. Each one has their own unique & creative style. To some people graffiti is scribbling on the walls but to other people it's a form of ART that represents a whole different culture.
DJ BAD BOY BILL | HOTMIX5 | Chicago
Bad Boy Bill began his DJ career in 1985 during the Chicago House music movement of the mid and late 80's working with Mike "Hitman" Wilson and Julian "Jumpin" Perez of the then WBMX dj mixing team known as the Hot Mix 5. Bill's popularity began to grow by dj'ing parties throughout Chicago and the Suburbs opening for the Hot Mix 5 dj's.
EL ARTE DE PINTAR | GRAFFITI LIFE
Most of us never really try to find our artistic side inside of us. Many of us have a natural given talent and for these Graffiti Artist this art form came natural and showcase their art on the streets. To some people this could be considered scribbling on wall but to them it's Art coming from the heart.
DJ BADBOYBILL | Chicago
Bad Boy Bill began his DJ career in 1985 during the Chicago House music movement of the mid and late 80's working with Mike "Hitman" Wilson and Julian "Jumpin" Perez of the then WBMX dj mixing team known as the Hot Mix 5. Bill's popularity began to grow by dj'ing parties throughout Chicago and the Suburbs opening for the Hot Mix 5 dj's.
MARK FARINA | MUSHROOM JAZZ
Early in his career, Farina established a passion for music following for his unique sound and in 1996 OM Records released the first Mushroom Jazz mix compilation that firmly cemented his place as a leading trendsetter in the scene. Catch him on the Mushroom Jazz 8 Tour with spots in Philadelphia, Honolulu, San Francisco, Denver and more.
XAUST | Starbucks Coffee
Xaust grew up in Pilsen, the center of the Art culture district. His unique style has earned him respect and has made a name for himself in Chicago. With his countless designs & styles he has covered a great amount of walls in different destinations and will continue to do so.
TODD TERRY | Freeze Records
Terry began in the 1980s by DJing at parties in New York, playing Italo disco and hip-hop - then later, house music, upon its mid-80s emergence. He debuted, as Masters at Work, with 12” “Alright Alright” (1987, Fourth Floor).