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United states senate

6/26/2019

 
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In this picture T, Melody, and Jamerson stand on Capital Hill after a screening of California's Forgotten Children documentary at the United States Senate

On July 26th at 5:30pm my feature documentary California's Forgotten Children screened at the United States Senate in order to educate the government staff on the issue of child sex trafficking and encouraging policymakers in creating and implementing laws and policies to combat trafficking. ​

​ I am so grateful to the Harris Office, Senate Rules Committee, and Sharan Dhanoa (Director of Strategic Development South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking.)
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We were joined by activist Ambassador Withelma "T" Ortiz Walker Pettegrew. She has previously testified in front of The U.S. Congress with her story and has spoken at the The United Nations, Google, The White House, The American Bar Association, The Aspen Institute, and The Johns Hopkins Institution.

 T is a leading force in advocating for the civil and social rights of all people, with a previous expertise in highlighting the intersectionality between the child welfare system and human trafficking. In 2014, T was named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the world”, and a GLAMOUR Magazine “Woman of the Year” in 2011. ​

​We were also joined by Jamerson Christopher Sean Watson. For the past 20 years, Jamerson has worked to address men’s roles in ending violence against women and girls.  He’s worked with various human rights organizations, rape crisis centers, abuser intervention programs, and  other advocacy groups.  He began his work as a Sexual Assault Prevention Educator with the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center in San Marcos, TX. 
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DIMENTIONAL SHIFT

9/16/2018

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I am proud to be working on my first Television Feature Pilot as Director of Photography. It's full of action, magical realms, and wild stories. With Director/Writer Amber Sharp and Producers Danielle Porter and Jen Sandoval in this photo. 
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Worry SONG BY AMY AHN AND RYAN YOO - MUSIC VIDEO RELEASED

8/7/2018

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Enjoy this adorable little music video I worked as cinematographer on two years ago. 
Music by Amy Ahn and Ryan You
​Director: Nate'Eya Kahsai
Starring: Jenna Amundson, Chloe Hurka, Madison Carillo, and Lily Julca
Producer: Theresa Nelson
Director of Photography: Melody C. Miller
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Sacramento PREMIERE

8/4/2018

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The panelists at our Sacramento Premiere were out of this world amazing! Honored to have them speak about the work they are doing to help commercially sexually exploited children in California and support survivors on their path to freedom! Thank you to City of Refuge for making this possible!
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Hello noon - follow me - music video released

8/1/2018

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A fun music video I worked as cinematographer on for the amazing band Hello Noon and talented Director Alexandra Cuerdo! Enjoy!

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Soho International FILM FESTIVAL NEW YORK

6/21/2018

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CALIFORNIA'S FORGOTTEN CHILDREN WINS BEST DOCUMENTARY!!!!

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DEAR FOOTBALL SERIES SHOOT FOR SUNDANCE

6/5/2018

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DAILIES COLOR
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SAMSUNG SHOOT IN RENO, NEVADA

5/23/2018

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Had a wonderful shoot filming for Samsung in Nevada. We filmed the largest video wall in north America. Thank you so much to the crew and interviewees for making it a smooth shoot. Enjoy the film!
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FIRE CATS SHOOT IN SANTA ROSA

5/12/2018

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United state of women summit

5/6/2018

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​CALIFORNIA'S FORGOTTEN CHILDREN SCREENED AT THE UNITED STATE OF WOMEN SUMMIT - SAME EVENT THAT MICHELLE OBAMA SPOKE AT.
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NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL

4/27/2018

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NOMINATED FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY

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Mindful music

4/19/2018

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Heartwarming music video we made with Kate and Stephen with the children at the UCLA Pediatric Hospital.

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RIVERSIDE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

4/17/2018

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Winner for Rising Filmmaker Award
Nominated for Best Documentary Feature
Nominated for Audience Choice Award

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OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

4/7/2018

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los angeles women's international film festival

3/25/2018

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NOMINATED FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY

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PREMIERE

2/25/2018

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After a long journey making California's Forgotten Children documentary, we are excited to be sharing it with the world! Come see our movie at these amazing festivals. 
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360 VR Music Video - Hello Noon

2/14/2018

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Was so much fun making this!

Please view in highest quality for best experience.
If viewing from a phone - Make sure you are using the youtube app. Then simply turn and the video will move accordingly!  
If viewing from a computer - use the grabber to grab the screen and move around OR click on the arrows in the upper left hand corner.  
If viewing from headset - any VR viewing device works.  

Hello Noon is on a mission to spread positive messages globally through their music and performance. By fusing pop/rock and orchestral elements together, Hello Noon is leading the next big wave of alternative music.  

Dancing and Choreography - Olivia Lindsey Thomas and Douglas G. McCormic

Filmmakers - Melody C. Miller and Jason Knutzen Music
Performance - Hello Noon  
​Filmed on the Samsung 360° Round Camera in 4K 3D 
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Florida

1/20/2018

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Film shoot in Florida for Samsung!
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Hello Noon - Follow Me - Music Video

12/29/2017

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Worked as cinematographer for this lovely family of talented musicians, "Hello Noon" band having a blast with some crazy paint in the sunset- Dir. Allie Cuerdo

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Filming at Children's Hospital

12/19/2017

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​Filming at the Santa Monica Children’s Hospital with these talented special people. Working with the heartwarming Mindful Music program! 
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Our backs loaded with music instruments and camera gear, we have been planning this project for over year. We are capturing the beautiful spirits of the children here! Excited to share it with all of you in the New Year.
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360° Art Gallery Tour with Zhenya Gershman

12/18/2017

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Filmed a 360 3D Virtual Reality tour of an art gallery with renowned international painter and portraitist, Zhenya Gershman. She is known for her dramatic monumental portraits of iconic public and private figures.
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Link to film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPN241k1xdg

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360° Hello Noon - Tell Me - Music Video

12/10/2017

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Had a great time shooting a music video for the band Hello Noon! We filmed it to test out the new Samsung 360° 4K 3D camera on a rooftop! On one side of the 180° axis we had the band rocking out to their song "Tell Me", and on the other side of the 180° axis we had the pleasure to work with talented dancers Olivia and Doug preforming a love story!! Coming out 2018.
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Nankeda - Elementary School in China

11/12/2017

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One of the three short documentaries I made in China released today! Enjoy!
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UTAH Film Shoot

9/29/2017

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Filmed  10 adventurous action short documentaries in 6 days in over 20 locations around national monuments! Shot with Sony FS7 and my GoPro Karma drone with gimbal! I freaking love it so much! It was extremely helpful running up mountains and jumping across streams! Honored to meet and film so many amazing people. Their stories are incredible and cannot wait to share with the world. 

Here is a picture behind the camera with Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk, ​Head Councilwoman of Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
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California's Forgotten Children Documentary Completed

9/13/2017

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California’s Forgotten Children - Documentary is officially complete after 4 years of hard work. I am truly grateful for the hundreds of amazing people who have helped make this film possible!
​Submitted our film to all the leading film festivals around the world for premiere in 2018! Wish us luck!
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