Storytelling is an art form that has been passed down through generations, centuries, and even millennia. The only difference between the ages is how it has evolved. Different mediums offer different insight on how perspective is taken of a single story.
Take a look into my medium; a different perspective of storytelling.
Michael D. Arteaga // COG Cinemas
I'm a songwriter, as well as a musician. A storyteller, as well as a performer. The arts have changed my life by showing me the endless possibilities of the creative mind. Whether you're marketing an idea, visualizing a concept, or creating a project, your only limit is you. I hope to share my passion with others, inspiring them in the same way that I've been inspired by others before me. It's said that true progress can only be made from outside of your comfort zone, so let's push the boundaries and seek discomfort.
Having graduated from Cal Poly Pomona as a Double Major in both Marketing Management and Music Industry Studies, I seek to bridge the gap between the creative and business industries. With such a diverse personal background as a musician and filmmaker, it is my goal to continue to inspire others by doing what I love and finding new ways to excite others in what they do.
Let's Create
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What I Bring to the Table
As a filmmaker, I’ve had the privilege to help numerous brands bring their ideas to life. I co-founded a concert series at Cal Poly Pomona to highlight student artists and their talents. I’ve served as Marketing Assistant for Creamistry, Inc., collaborating with the marketing & communications teams to market products and manage social media platforms for the Creamistry brand. Additionally, I’ve traveled across the states filming for one of the country’s top wedding film companies.
It’s no surprise that I’m a sucker for a good story, especially one that captivates an audience. Here you’ll find a few displays of my work for brands that I’ve partnered with to promote their products. For a wider range of my previous work and experience, more can be found through the links below in their respective categories.
Social Media & Marketing
Connecting with an audience can be a challenge in itself, but capturing them is another ball game. With only seconds to deliver something worthwhile to eager eyes, I aim to make each second as impactful as the last with something visually appealing or thoughtfully remembered. With brands like Creamistry, Yes Theory, Spinitar, Churned, LogicLink, and more, I've used the social media platform as an advantage to captivate new and loyal audiences alike.
Music & Creative Films
Here you'll find my captured moments from travels to inspiring visuals, including music videos and short form films. COG Cinemas knows no bounds when it comes to storytelling, which means we'll roam the world until we find all the stories worth telling!
Photography
Art in motion is one thing, but to preserve a moment in a single frame is another. In addition to film, I often take to the camera to capture single moments where the emotion can be felt. Though the same photo can never be taken twice, you can still find yourself reminiscing over the same frozen moment time and time again.
Wedding Films
There's always something new to witness with every couple. From the high school sweethearts to the lovers who met randomly after a name mix up, we continue to love the couples who entrust us to capture their big day and some of their most intimate moments. With each story we continue to tell, they then become a part of our own bigger picture.
I currently serve as Director of COG Cinemas. Having established COG Cinemas in 2013, I've used it as an avenue to inspire others through my work, while encouraging creativity and collaboration. In 2014, I joined with Creamistry to create engaging video content for digital marketing across their social media platforms for national and international franchise locations. Additionally, I've worked with other companies to showcase their products such as Cryptopreneur, one of the first franchise-model crypto-mining startups; Yes Theory, an entrepreneurial brand of thrill seekers who strive to challenge society's comfort zone; Churned Creamery, Spinitar, LogicLink, and more.
COG Cinemas wants to know you and your mission, striving to serve and tell your story. Because it all matters in the greater scheme of things. We're all just COGs, part of a Greater Machine.
