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Michelle Martinez is a Los Angeles-based creative and director of the award-winning short film, Hit Me Up. Her work spans film, digital content, and acting, with professional experience both behind and in front of the camera. Her films have screened internationally and won multiple awards, recognizing her storytelling abilities. Upon graduating from Montclair State University with a BFA in Filmmaking, Michelle received an Excellence in Directing Award from the film department. Her recent projects explore wellness, coming-of-age, relationships, and consciousness.

Michelle is a first-generation Dominican-American raised in a big, loving family in New Jersey. Her passion for storytelling began in childhood and she is the first in her family to pursue an artistic career. Michelle loves to travel, has visited eight different countries, completed a semester abroad in England studying TV writing, and has screened her work at Cannes Film Festival in France as part of the Short Film Corner. It brings her joy to connect with others through art and shared passions.