AWARDS AND HONORS
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PERSONAL AWARDS
ACHIEVEMENTS IN FILM, ACADEMIC, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Women In Film Award - UCLA
Loreen Arbus Foundation Cinematography Award - UCLA The Motion Picture Association of America Award - UCLA The Jennifer Momtazee Award Scholarship - UCLA The Peter Stark Memorial Scholarship Award - UCLA Rising Filmmaker Award - Riverside International Film Festival Winner for Visionary Women In Film Award - Santa Cruz Film Festival UNICEF Global Citizenship Award M.I.S.S.S.E.Y. - Wish-list Group Leader Award Certificate of Appreciation from Building Futures with Women & Children High Honors Achievement Berkley City College Certificate of Achievement in Social Action at SLHS & Alameda County of Education |
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CALIFORNIA'S FORGOTTEN CHILDREN
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE - 2018 A collection of biographical stories of young girls and boys who were commercially sexually exploited in California and are now survivors and courageous leaders fighting for the rights of victims worldwide. The United States Senate - Policymakers and congress members in attendance.
The United State of Women Summit - Same event that Michelle Obama spoke at. Winner Best Documentary - Soho International Film Festival Winner of Rising Filmmaker Award, Nominated for Best Feature Documentary, Nominated for Audience Choice Award - Riverside International Film Festival Winner of Best Director - Chico International Film Festival Winner the Orson Welles Award - the California Film Awards Winner Best Documentary - Angeles Documentary Official Selection - San Diego International Film Festival Nominated for Best Feature Documentary - Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival Official Selection - Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival Official Selection - Montana International Film Festival Nominated for Best Feature Documentary - Oakland International Film Festival Nominated for Best Feature Documentary - Newport Beach International Film Festival Official Selection - Chagrin Documentary Film Festival Nominated for Best Feature Documentary - Long Beach Indie International Film Festival Nominated for Dolores Huerta Award - Long Beach Indie International Film Festival Official Selection - Awareness Film Festival Official Selection - Justice for All Film Festival Official Selection - Women In Film Mini Upfronts Film Trailer Reported on ABC7 News, Fox News, Indiewire, Forbes, Daily Bruin Director - Melody C. Miller |
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ruth weiss, the beat goddess
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE - 2019 In a life that has spanned 90 creative years, escaping the Nazis with her family in Vienna ruth weiss became a Jazz troubadour exemplifying the zeitgeist of Chicago, New Orleans, and San Francisco. She has overcome the unimaginable. Known around the world, she continues to this day to perform her poetry. Winner of Best Documentary - Peekskill Film Festival - New York
Winner of Visionary Women In Film Award and Nominated for Best Documentary - Santa Cruz Film Festival - California Nominated for Best Film on Art - Asolo Art Film Festival - Italy Nominated for Best Documentary - The Black Cat Film Festival - Georgia Nominated for Best Documentary - Art Quake Film Festival- Japan Winner of Honorary Mention Award at the Chicago International Arthouse Film Festival Director - Melody C. Miller |
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# WHERE IS BEAUTY
NARRATIVE SHORT - 2017 An art noir film of a visual artist struggling with self-identity & beauty standards. Winner - Best Cinematography at the Idlewild International Film Festival
Official Selection - Pan African Film and Arts Festival Official Selection - Festival du International Cannes Pan African Film Festival Official Selection - Milwaukee Film Festival Official Selection - African American Women in Cinema Film Festival Official Selection - Culver City Film Festival Official Selection - Canadian Diversity Film Festival Official Selection - Global Impact film Festival Official Selection - BronzeLense Film Festival Director - Angela McCrea Writer - April May Producer - Angela White Cinematographer - Melody C. Miller |
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CROWNING CHANGE
DOCUMENTARY SHORT - 2018 The story of Erin O'Flaherty's triumphant journey after receiving backlash for being the first openly gay Miss America contestant. Official Selection - Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival
Official Selection - Los Vegas Film Festival Winner Best Short Documentary - Los Angeles Film Awards Official Selection - Canadian Independent Film Festival Official Selection - Student World Awards Semi Finalist/Official Selection - Dublin International Film Festival Official Selection - St.Louis FIlmmaker's Showcase Official Selection - Human Rights Campaign Time to Thrive Official Selection -Toronto's LGBT Film Festival Director - Alexis Kadey Producer - Candace Robertson Cinematographer and Editor - Melody C. Miller |
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World Premiere - Moscow International Film Festival
Official Selection - Tel Aviv Film Festival Official Selection - Mill Valley Film Festival Director - Rob Nilsson Editor - Melody C. Miller |
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PERMANENT MARKER
NARRATIVE SHORT - 2009 A first person perspective through the eyes of a domestically abused child. 1st Place Best of Show - KCSM Spotlight Film Contest
1st Place Best Editing - KCSM Spotlight Film Contest 1st Place Best Script/Story - KCSM Spotlight Film Contest Nominated Best Directing - KCSM Spotlight Film Contest Nominated Best Cinematography - KCSM Spotlight Film Contest Nominated Best Sound Design - KCSM Spotlight Film Contest Official Jury Selection in Drama - The Delta Moon Student Film Festival Broadcasted on KCSM Role: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
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TIME TO SAVE THE WOLVES
DOCUMENTARY SHORT - 2010 The journey of Sam, a compassionate veteran who rescues and rehabilitates wolves across the country. Audience Award for Best Documentary Short - Riverside Saginaw Film Festival
1st Place Best Documentary - The Palo Alto Humane Society Film Contest Honorable Mention Best Documentary - 3C Media Solutions Student Film Festival Role: Filmmaker |
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SACEY SPA
DOCUMENTARY SHORT - 2010 The story of MISSSEY, a non-profit dedicated to helping victims of child sex trafficking in Oakland. 2nd Place - The Social Issues Documentary Film Contest
Award of Distinction - the 3C Media Solutions Student Film Festival CNN Broadcasted 1 minuted of SACEY/SPA on National Television - January 14th, 2010. Role: Filmmaker |
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PACIFIC RING SPORTS
DOCUMENTARY SHORT - 2009 A boxing gym that is changing the lives of people who walk through its doors. 1st Place Best PSA/Documentary - Real Movies Film Festival
Official Selection - Riverside Saginaw Film Festival Director - Owen Modesde Edited & Camera B Operator - Melody C. Miller |
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A HAT, SOME CHANGE, AND A SHOE
NARRATIVE SHORT - 2010 A Fellini inspired short about the adventures of a little boy on a mission to help a homeless man. 1st Place Best Narrative Film - San Leandro Academy of Multimedia
Top Finalist Best Narrative Film - The Heartland Film Festival Contest Official Selection - Riverside Saginaw Film Festival Role: Filmmaker 
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YOU'RE STILL HERE?
NARRATIVE SHORT - 2013 The Williams family thinks they are the only survivors of the apocalypse. They're wrong. Opening Night Selection - UCLA Film Festival
Official Selection - National Film Festival for Talented Youth Official Selection - Buzzfeed Director - Matthew Hartman Producer - Kathia Aldana Sanchez Cinematographer - Melody C. Miller |
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GOAPELE
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT - 2017 The Emerging Women in Photography Exhibit at the Palm Springs Photo Festival
Photographed a photo series empowering young women, representing beauty in it's most raw and natural form. Collaborating with director Angela McCrea who I worked with as Director of Photography on the short film #WhereIsBeauty. Role: Photographer |
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THE HAND THAT CHANGE IT ALL PHOTOGRAPHY - 2010 1st Place San Leandro Creek Watershed Photography Contest Role: Photographer |
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HOW I SEE IT: MY PLACE THE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL (10 photographs) PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT - 2007 Chabot College Photography Exhibit Behind the Scenes San Leandro Photography Exhibit Grateful Appreciation for Participation and Contribution Certificate from the California Council Role: Photographer / Journalist |
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ORCHID SUNDAY NARRATIVE SHORT - 2013 Top Finalist - Alternative Actions Film Festival Official Selection - University of California Los Angeles Film Festival Official Selection - University of California Los Angeles Cinematography Film Festival Role: Filmmaker |
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LET THEIR VOICES BE HEARD
PSA - 2010 2nd Place - The Save Me a Spot in College Film Contest Role: Filmmaker SWITCH NARRATIVE SHORT - 2010 Honorable Mention - 3C Media Solutions 6th Annual Student Film and Video Festival Role: Filmmaker YOHANA'S MISSION DOCUMENTARY SHORT - 2010 Nominated for Best Documentary - Spotlight Film Contest Role: Filmmaker BUILDING FUTURES WITH WOMEN AND CHILDREN DOCUMENTARY SHORT - 2009 Honorary Mention - The Social Issues Documentary Film Contest Certificate of Commendation - The San Leandro Unified School District of Education Certificate of Appreciation - Building Futures with Women & Children Role: Filmmaker GENTIL'S WINGS NARRATIVE SHORT - 2009 Official Selection - Riverside Saginaw Film Festival Director - Iyabo Kayawaka Role: Editor and Additional Cinematography MANY FACES OF ISLAM IN THE U.S.A. NARRATIVE SHORT - 2009 Official Selection - Riverside Saginaw Film Festival Link TV Finalist Directors: Faiza Ali and Melody Miller (Cinematographer/ Editor) RORSCEHACH TEST MUSIC VIDEO - 2009 3rd Place For Music Video - Laney College Film Festival Real Life Club Awards Role: Editor SAINT PATRIC'S DAY PARADE REPORT PSA - 2009 1st Place Best Journalism - San Leandro Academy of Multimedia Role: Filmmaker THE DATE NARRATIVE SHORT - 2008 2nd Place in the Youth Category - AC Transit Film Contest Official Selection - Riverside Saginaw Film Festival Role: Filmmaker BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY PSA - 2008 2nd Place for PSA/Documentary - Laney College Film Festival Real Life Club Awards Role: Filmmaker |