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BIOMelissa's credits include the Emmy-nominated America's Court with Judge Ross on CBS, Horse Camp 2: Horse Dancer available on Netflix, Horizontal Accidents starring Ralph Lister from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Game starring Dan Mandel from the Emmy-nominated Dan Vs., Talion starring Mark Boyd from Drew Barrymore's Whip It, Zombie Apocalypse Redemption starring Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, Bollywood A-list director Kamal Hassan's Vishwaroopam, and several independent films and commercials. Originally from Michigan, where she studied filmmaking at Grand Valley State University, she trained extensively in Los Angeles before relocating to Atlanta. Melissa also enjoys swing dancing and photography.
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COMMERCIALAvailable upon request
TRAININGFILM PRODUCTION - Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids, MI)
ACTING - Larry Moss, Howard Fine Acting Studio, Brian Reise Acting Studio, John Swanbeck, Chris Game, Kurt Dreyer Acting Studio IMPROV - Upright Citizens Brigade (Level 4 Graduate) COMEDY - Scott Sedita, Tony Rago, Nick Anderson VOICE - Molly Laurel MOVEMENT - Lindy Groove AUDITION TECHNIQUE - Crystal Carson, Margie Haber Studio COMMERCIAL TECHNIQUE - Chris Game, Carolyne Barry, Jonathan Klein SPECIAL SKILLSImprov, Professional Photographer (Portraits, Weddings, Architecture), Swing & Blues Dancer, Colorguard (Flag Twirler), Rollerblader, Can Gut a Deer, Experienced Nanny, Basic Piano, Basic Vocals, Woodworking, Sewing
AWARDSSecond Place Winner ("Stay in Yo House" Quarantine-Themed, One-Person-Team 48 Hour Film Contest)
Audience Choice Award (Lakeland Players) Director's Choice Award (Lakeland Players) Audience Choice Award (Grand Valley State University) Superior Award for Monologue Acting (Michigan Thespian Festival) |