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Incredible Updates!
Great things are happeing. The documentary I’m working with Rokafella and Kwikstep is really coming together and the press is starting to notice:
Check us out on NY1!
Also prepping for The Lifeline – the incredible journey ahead of me, planning furiously, and editing our intro reels.
Finishing up old projects, getting small gigs, clearing out my life [...]
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ALL THE LADIES SAY Screening
“All The Ladies Say” Screening
B girls get down!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Bronx Museum
Street: 1040 Grand Concourse
Phone: 7186816000
Web: www.bronxmuseum.org
The BronxMuseum will host Full Circle’s film screening/launch for [...]
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Day 90 – Obama Doc Needs YOU!
Hi:
I have been shooting for the last several months, covering President Obama’s
first 90 days in office, for my documentary “From 0 to 90″. This entire
documentary is groundbreaking for several reasons:
1. EVERY interview has been sourced through social networks – Facebook,
Twitter, Friendster, Myspace, Hipster, Tribe, Tribe Hollywood, Massify,
dating sites, Craigs List, etc.
2. We are not focusing [...]
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From 0 to 90 – A Barack Obama Joint
From 0 to 90 is the working title of an interactive documentary, produced by Melissa Ulto. With interviews in person and online, Ms. Ulto seeks to cover the first 90 days of Barack Obama’s presidency, both nationally and internationally.
From bail outs to Iraq, Obama has a hard road ahead as president. Will the problems he’s [...]
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Day Without A Gay!
http://www.daywithoutagay.org/
If you can’t call in, don’t shop!!!
Peace and much love,
Melissa
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Announcing Online.tv Studios!
Our Reception Area
For the past six months, I’ve been working on the creation and launch of Online.tv:
Online.tv is a complete digital video solution provider for the web video era. Online.tv combines the world’s largest network of online specialty HD video channels, online third party video super-distribution, advanced scalable technology solutions for video and [...]
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Mandatory Service WINS at Tribeca Film Festival!
I am thrilled to announce that a film I was Director of Photography for, “Mandatory Service”, received the award for BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival:
http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/Mandatory_Service.html
About the film:
The cultural impact of the militarization of Israeli society has both challenged and stifled the cultivation of creativity in the country. Mandatory Service asks a [...]
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Mandatory Service at Tribeca Film Festival
Mandatory Service
(Mandatory Service)
In English, Hebrew, Arabic [...]
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Cinema Eye Awards 2008
Festival Founders rock out with their docs out!
I shot press stills and interviews for the Cinema Eye Awards – the first awards show totally for documentaries. Sponsored by IndiePix, the event was a raging success, and really inspired me as a documentary filmmaker. It had me fired up to keep going, and [...]
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Grassroots Media Conference
I will be speaking at the the Fifth Annual Grassroots Media Conference at Hunter College on March 2!
Speaking Truth to Power: MEDIA JUSTICE IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Co-Sponsored by Film and Media Studies Department at Hunter College/CUNY
Hip-Hop Association Presents
The Womanhood LP (Learning Project) Interactive Lecture Series
Part I – Media Justice Begins By Taking Control of Our Images
March [...]
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The Might Humble Blueberry – Festival Circuit
Lizzie White looking down on the good work…
Great news! Updates on the progress of MHB on the festival circuit! MHB was accepted to the Independents Film Festival and the Gloria Film Festival this past fall. Nancy O’Mallon was a great director to work with and the result of our joint efforts continues [...]
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Pixel Parked…
My lens and me…
I was planning to head out to Pittsburg for NYE, but I’m all blocked up, and a 6 hour train ride would do me no good right now. So happy new year from my cozy chair, soy cocoa in hand.
Peace,
Melissa
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XS-sive Holidays
J. Booze, Twinkling Away…
Another great event at XS in York, PA. Pix soon to be uploaded in the photography section.
Peace,
Melissa
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Show Pix
The Sounds in LA
Tristan Prettyman opens in San Francisco, San Diego and Long Beach
G Love & Special Sauce headline in San Francisco, San Diego and Long Beach
I’m back home…pix of the shows soon to be uploaded in the photographer section.
Peace,
Melissa
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VJ Miixxy On The Road
G Love & Special Sauce
It’s official – I’m going on a 4 date tour to the west coast to mix as VJ Miixxy for a few bands, primarily G Love & Special Sauce. Also doing one show with The Sounds and The Bravery.
The Bravery
I will be in LA, San Francisco, San Diego and Long Beach [...]
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Shooting at the Conference
Vince Lee, Executive Director of UrbNews.tv, shooting b-roll
We had a great first day at the Billboard Hip Hop Awards & Conference. Shot a couple great interviews, set up a bunch more for today and Saturday.
We will be on the red carpet tonight at the Awards, in downtown Atlanta.
More later…
Melissa
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Billboard Hip Hop Awards
I will be in Atlanta next week for the Hip Hop Awards and Conference. I’ll be shooting with Misty and Vince, as we cover events and do interviews on the 2008 election, the state of Hip Hop and issues with the Anti-Snitching movement.
Look for me on the red carpet Friday night!
Peace,
Melissa
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Halloween Parade
This clown’s paparazzi moment
Halloween this year was a hoot. I shot the parade as stills and on HD video. Some great stuff for my own stock needs! The costumes were amazing!
Parade revelers on the Costume Cult Float
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XS Halloween 2007
Some great photos from the XS Club event in York, PA this past weekend, where ghouls and goblins in glitter danced till the wee hours. Check out more below!
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Manic Panic 30th Anniversary Video
Here is the rough and ready, cool and sassy 30th Anniversary video I created with Tish and Snooky for Manic Panic!
Peace,
Melissa
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Manic Panic 30th Anniversary Event
Snooky and Tish
I had the honor of working with Tish and Snooky of Manic Panic on a video piece for their 30th Anniversary event this past weekend at Fontana’s. The result was a fantastic piece of video that spans their DYI career in cosmetics and Punk Rock!
Egg Cream Toast
The evening started off at the old [...]
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Joan Jett on Pier 54
Joan Jett on the Hudson River
Last week, Joan Jett rocked Pier 54 on the river, in steamy rain and cracking thunder. She was hot and sweet and hard and incredible. Video clip to be online soon!
Peace,
Melissa
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Hip Hop Odyssey Awards Tonight!
I’ll be attending the Hip Hop Odyssey Awards tonight! Hopefully “The Art of Love & Struggle” gets some recognition (fingers and toes crossed). The film was very well received at the screening last night. Jessica Habie, the director, attended and got back to me with some of the reactions.
The awards are sold [...]
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IMANI WINDS at The Apollo June 3
I did the video backdrops for the Grammy Nominated Imani Winds’ show “Josephine Baker – A Life of Le Jazz Hot”. The show is directed by my friend Bobbi Williams. More about the show below:
Celebrate June Black Music Month with
IMANI WINDS
presenting
Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Hot Jazz
A Celebration of Josephine Baker on [...]
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The Art of Love & Struggle at H2O
Great news! The Art of Love & Struggle will be shown this year at the 5th Annual H20 International Film Festival as part of the festival.
There will be a Q&A with us at the screening – more information coming soon the screening date and time!
Peace,
Melissa
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Sample Sale at my friend’s Store!
Be one of the first guests to arrive and receive… one of 25 Goodies Bags full of all things ‘goodie’ including a $20 IndieIndustries.com Gift Card, Aveda Products & more!
Find limited edition shirts & hoodies by mikeSK indie revolution, Final Vendetta, 10Tigers, and Produce! Sample sale items up to 90% OFF!
Exquisitely crafted fine jewelry [...]
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The Art of Love & Struggle Screening
GUERRILLA FILMMAKERS SCREENING @ MNN:
The Art of Love and Struggle:
THURSDAY, MARCH 29TH @ 7PM
FREE FILM SCREENING,
Q & A WITH PERFORMANCES BY THE FILM’S ARTISTS & MAKERS
MNN OPEN STUDIO, 537 W 59TH STREET, BETWEEN 10TH AND 11TH
A film of passion, “The Art of Love and Struggle” profiles twelve amazing women. Artists, singers, emcees, activists, poets and [...]
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Performing at Brooklyn Museum – TRANS-TEMPORAL DANCE PARTY
THE VINTAGE DJ Jonathan Jacobs, presents his inimitable TRANS-TEMPORAL DANCE PARTY
Saturday, December 2nd, 2006
9pm to 11pm @ the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
in the Beaux-Arts Court (3rd Floor) as part of First Saturday
FREE Admission
Accompanied by his crew of David Lynchian dancers: The Salesmen & The Sho’Nuffs with dazzling NEW projections and special guest, VJ Mixxy, [...]
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Pool Art Show Piece – Motion & Mood 2006
This past week, I showed my work at DIVA Pool Art Fair. It was a good sized crowd and all the artists featured their video and digital art on their laptops. Unique and fuss-free affair, I had some great reception to several of my pieces, including the one featured in this post, MOTION & MOOD [...]
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