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BIO

Bolstered
by a long list of A-plus record labels, artists and brands, Mike Angelo
Torres began his foray into filmmaking as a true double-threat, acting
as both director and director of photography on countless music videos
and national commercial advertisements. Early in his career, Torres
directed videos for Sony Music and Doghouse Records, as well as an
emotionally charged public service announcement dealing with animal
shelter over-population, securing him a highly coveted spot on the
Revolution Pictures roster. Following this impressive debut, Mike had
the great fortune of teaming up with notable Lions Gate director,
Alejandro Monteverde (Bella, 2006) on several national commercials and
PSAs. Those experiences then lead Torres into to the world of
documentary filmmaking, and in 2007 he ventured out on a 51 city,
worldwide tour filming the up-and-coming indie folk-rock band, Okkervil
River. These travels took him to Greece, Italy, Spain, France, New
Zeland, Australia and all across the United States and the resulting
documentary, entitled “Lost Coastlines” will have its independent
theatrical release in late 2008. Upon his return home, Mike wasted no
time as he jumped right back into producing videos for both Guerilla
Maab founding member, Trae, and platinum recording artist, Young Jock.
Torres quickly followed those two projects with a video for European
Hip-Hop artist, Dizzee Rascal’s hit single, “Old School,” which
debuted at number seven on the European charts. Among many other big
name acts, Mike has also directed music videos for Sony’s chart-topping
artist, Lil’ Flip and the cyberworld’s poster girl, Tila Tequila. In
between these projects, Mike collaborates as a director for Austin,
Texas’ premier boutique production house, Rebel Creative. And even in
his brief career, it’s no surprise Torres has received a great deal of
praise and accolades, including Rolling Stone Magazine’s Editor’s Pick
for his amazing video for break-out band, Riverboat Gamblers. Mike is
truly a genius behind the lens and is well on his way to being one of
America’s most sought after cinematographic talents in 2009.
Torres
just began pre-production for his feature film directorial debut, which
should begin production as early as summer 2009.