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Better Off - Indigo Kidd Music Video

As a couple breaks up, a flamingo man calls Indigo Kidd to help bring the mood back up. With Indigo Kidd's new tune, Alaina (our protagonist) finds love and support within the roller skate community to get through her break up.

  • Joel Martinez
    Director
  • Joel Martinez
    Writer
  • Joel Martinez
    Producer
  • Alaina Clark
    Key Cast
    "Better Off Girl"
  • Liss Wheeler
    Key Cast
    "Ex Girlfriend"
  • MissJedi
    Key Cast
    "Mistress Skater Girl"
  • Roberto Raad
    Key Cast
    "Flamingo Man"
  • Michael Scott
    Key Cast
    "Shady Band Manager"
  • Lillian Plumlee
    Key Cast
    "Lazy Intern"
  • Veronica Jefferis
    Key Cast
    "Roller Skate Girl 1"
  • Rebecca Shillander
    Key Cast
    "Roller Skate Girl 2"
  • Camille Lajeras
    Key Cast
    "Roller Skate Girl 3"
  • Richelle Mejia
    Key Cast
    "Roller Skate Girl 4"
  • Eli Curtsinger
    Key Cast
    "Indigo Kidd"
  • Dalton Willett
    Key Cast
    "Indigo Kidd"
  • Garrett Curtsinger
    Key Cast
    "Indigo Kidd"
  • Tim Harbour
    Cinematographer
  • Rick Moore
    AD
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 30, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Joel Martinez

Joel Martinez is a Cinematographer/Director from Las Vegas, NV. His body of work includes a variety of films that include narrative, commercial, and fashion work.

During his time at UNLV, Joel focused on Cinematography. One of his films, A Christmas Dinner, was accepted in to the “The American Pavilion Emerging filmmaker showcase at the Cannes film festival. Then after college, he shot his first feature film called “Shellfish.” Shortly after, he worked with Vegas.com as their full time Cinematographer which led to him filming commercials for the “Park MGM, The Venetian, The Grand Canal Shoppes, and many more.

Today, Joel is focused on Cinematography but is now directing. One example being his series “Til Death Due Us Part” which will include a huge variety in storytelling, genres, and characters.

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Director Statement

During tough times, I know what it like to go to a park alone and be in bad situation and then suddenly make some lifetime friends. It seems fast but I used to skateboard for many years and I can confidently say that’s how it happens. It makes me happy to see that roller skating has grown into such a big community. I hope to see the community continue to grow even more. Thank you to everyone who was a part of this. This project was for the community and to show off all the locals in the Music Video.