Matt B - Behind The Beats Documentary

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.

Photographer & director Jose Angel grew up listening to House Music, Deep House, Tech House, Disco House, French House, Acid House and everything else in between. This allowed him to work alongside and build friendships and longtime relationships with some Legendary names in the House Music industry such as DJ Sneak, Bad Boy Bill, Ralphi Rosario, DJ Jes, Derrick Carter, Czr, Paul Johnson, Frankie Knuckles, Rafael “Ito” Garcia, Todd Terry, Mark Farina, Felix Da Housecat, DJ Colette & DJ AM just to name a few. Jose Angel is currently working on a House Music Documentary to be released in the near future so stay tuned………

  • Jose Angel Films
    Director
    Jose Angel
  • Jose Angel Films
    Writer
    Jose Angel
  • Jose Angel Films
    Producer
    Jose Angel
  • Jose Angel
    OTB Film Awards Finalist
    Matt B - Behind the Beats Documentary
  • Jose Angel
    OTB International Film Awards Winner | Best Documenntary Short Film
    Director
  • Jose Angel
    OTB International Film Awards Winner | Best Documenntary Short Film
    Cinematographer
  • Matt Baltazar
    OTB International Film Awards Winner | Best Documenntary Short Film
    DJ & Producer
  • Jose Angel
    Cinematographer
  • Jose Angel
    Official Selection The Paus Premieres Festival
    Jose Angel Films
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Music, dj, producer, documentary
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 4, 2018
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • The Paus Premieres Festival Official Selection 2022 ©
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • OTB International Film Awards Official Finalist 2022 ©
    Miami, Florida
    United States
    OTB International Film Awards Official Finalist 2022 ©
  • OTB International Film Awards Official Winner 2022 ©
    Miami, Florida
    United States
    Winner Best Documentary Short Film
  • Panama Series Festival Official Selection 2023 ©
    Panama City
    Panama
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Jose Angel Films

Jose Angel is a world-renowned international award winning & published documentary photographer, director and cinematographer based between the U.S. & Mexico. His filmmaking & directing style is far from normal. Growing up on the rough streets of Chicago and being surrounded by drugs, gangs and violence in his neighborhood wasn't the easiest or the best lifestyle for him as a kid, he lost a few close friends along the way due to gangs, violence and drugs. Having family members and friends that had ties to gangs made him realize quickly that he needed to choose a different path for his future. As the years past he used his artistic skills in hopes of creating something different and unique with his photography & filmmaking and used it to fuel his passion for art and inspire others along the way. This self taught renowned photographer and filmmaker has shared the stages and film sets with some of the most important iconic influential artist, musicians, actors, actresses, celebrities, athletes, directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, public figures and many more in the industry. For Jose Angel it simply came down to following his biggest dream and tell stories with his work and share it with the world in hopes of inspiring and motivating others to follow their dreams. Never give up and always chase after your dreams.........

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