My production bio says it best:Born & raised in the heartland of America, Melissa has always been fascinated by productions, which speak to the human heart and touch the mind.She grew up passionate about artistic expression, especially Theatre and Dance. In 1996 her first poem was published, as part of a collection from students across the United States.While working her way through college, Melissa got a job cleaning out the video vault at Flagler Productions, in Kansas City. Soon, she was determined to use her passion for artistic expression, coupled with the power of technology, to reach larger audiences.Since that time, Melissa has worked under the pressure of live events, as well as the tight deadlines of creative production. She is capable and comfortable in the roles of Producer, Writer, Director, and Stage Manager. She has worked on everything from widescreen productions for the Wal-Mart Corporation to satellite broadcasts for the American Century awards.She has worked on productions with Charles Durning, Gary Busey, Dr. Maya Angelou, Antonio Banderas, Jeffery Katzenberg, Will Smith, Halle Berry, Melanie Griffith, Col. Tommy Franks, Coach John Wooden, Cal Ripkin Jr., Phil Vasser, Brooks & Dunn, Mr. T, Carl Weathers, Michael Buffer, William Goldberg, Bryan Adams, Cindy Taylor, Jeff Gordan, Richard Petty, American Idols Diana DeGarmo, and more.As part of the Wal-Mart sponsored Heroes Project, Melissa has traveled across the country, conducting interviews and producing documentary style stories which salute those who make sacrifices for the sake of others.Melissa loves collaborating with others as much as she enjoys finding the story in everyone. Her incredible empathy provides her with the true gift of stirring emotion; not only in the subjects she interviews, but also in the audience she is intending to reach.Currently, Melissa is producing a documentary tentatively entitled RESTING PLACES, which explores the cultural phenomenon of roadside memorials in the United States and around the world. www.RestingPlacesDoc.com
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