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About mickie <3

Michelle Martinez is a bi-coastal film director, actress, and YouTuber from New Jersey, currently based in Los Angeles. She is a powerhouse filmmaker—writing, directing, producing and editing award-winning flicks such as her coming-of-age drama Hit Me Up and short documentary Going Natural. Michelle’s work is deeply influenced by her values of family, friendship, personal development, consciousness, and empathy.

Michelle is a first-generation Dominican-American and the first in her family to pursue an artistic career. Upon graduating from Montclair State University with a BFA in Filmmaking, Michelle received an Excellence in Directing Award from the film department. She has received numerous directing awards from film festivals, and her talent has been recognized by film fellowships such as Creative Mind Group in Cannes (2018) and Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today (2023). When she’s not making films, Michelle likes to spend her time creating entertaining and empowering videos for social media platforms. It brings her joy to connect with others through art and shared passions.