Below are crew and client comments about my production skills, as well as some honors for the films I’ve worked on:

Recent Honors

SheStory.tv Video Content, (Melissa Ulto, Producer/Director)

Hire her and you will love your film again! This dynamo named Melissa Ulto is the embodiment of an answered prayer. I was in post-production with my first documentary film, and suddenly found myself Editor-less, and naturally fearful that my project might never get done on time. I had a very specific feel that I wanted for my documentary film, and Melissa not only “got it” quickly, but she raised it to a level that I never thought possible. She does what she says she’s going to do with seemingly limitless expertise, and doesn’t quit until its done.

- Nancy O’Mallon, Director/Producer, “The Mighty Humble Blueberry”

We are so happy we found Melissa to do our company’s 30th Anniversary video! She is professional and at the same time fun to work with. In spite of a very tight deadline, she finished it right on time. We look forward to working with her again.

- Tish & Snooky, Manic Panic NYC

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Melissa Ulto on our film “The Art of Love and Struggle”. I learned an abundance both technically and creatively. Melissa’s vision focused my project and brought new life to my narrative. She helped me to see where the work wanted to go. I believe this one of Melissa’s key strengths, the ability to see the whole and sequence the many parts to reach the highest use of the artwork. She worked tirelessly to streamline my story and I will be forever grateful for the dedication she brought to our work sessions. Melissa’s aesthetics are refreshingly unique, her technical abilities are impressive, and she is an all around joy to work with. As a web designer, photographer or filmmaker I believe that Melissa has the ability to bring clarity and color to everything she touches.

- Jessica Habie, Eyes Infinite Films (The Art of Love & Struggle/Mandatory Service)

I hired Melissa Ulto to assist me in the most important decision of my life. My vision was to create a video marriage proposal for my girlfriend. I searched all of NYC for an artist/editor who was able to turn my idea into reality.What I got was a lot more. I found a true visionary in Melissa. Her enthusiasm, work ethic, and overall aesthetic prowess makes her a unique master within today’s art society.

- Jeremy Penn (see proposal here)

Melissa is a true chameleon. Rarely do I come across a person who combines so many creative qualities with such a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Melissa and the promotional video she created for our AbroadOffice software was an instant success. She is professional, talented, energetic but most of all… fun!

- Andreas Kitsios, Director of Marketing, Global Learning Semesters

Melissa blew me away by pulling together and curating a huge amount of video and software, and producing a beautiful multi-use DVD with it under a laughably tight deadline. She took care of everything — musical score, editing, menu and title design, etc. — and throughout the process was enthusiastic and generally a pleasure to work with.

- Paul Spinrad, Author, The VJ Book

Working with Melissa Ulto was a pleasure. Her knowledgeable help with the DVD for the book and DVD project, “The VJ Book,” helped it along tremendously, both in regards to content and mastering. I recommend Melissa’s work highly.

- Adam Parfrey, Feral House/Process Media

Melissa Ulto is a creative Genius! She has an uncanny ability to weave tapestries of culture into a Masterpiece!

- Bruce George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam, Founder of The Bandana Republic

What a bucket of inspiration Melissa is! She’s quick on Final Cut/computer, has a journalism mind, and really “get’s it” when people explain what their mission is. Melissa is one hell of a brainstormer and turn-around is super fast. Strap in. Consider yourself lucky if you’ve found her!

- Wendy R. Corn, Director, “REMEDY: Reversing Autism”

Melissa is a delight to work with. She has improved the production quality almost 100% of one of our daily videos. I sincerely recommend her for any of your projects.

- Gunnar Larson, Executive Producer, Election.tv

There is no way that I could’ve ever created my short for the contest “On The Lot” without the incredible abilities of Melissa Ulto. Hire her for just one part of the production and she will give you the skills of three parts. So professional, so easy to work with and so detail oriented. This woman will make sure your project will be the best it can be with the tools that you give her. I am looking forward to working with Melissa on my future projects.

- Bradley Gallo, Writer/Producer/Director of “Magic Rock” & “The Sleeze”

I’ve had the honor to work with Melissa on many different creative projects. Melissa has the ability to channel pure creative energy. She has a big open heart and is very inspirational to work with. Melissa understands my concepts very quickly (faster than the speed of light). I’m always impressed by her speed in delivering super quality work. I find that very healing. She is a true manifestor, Big Tech Goddess and visionary.

- Smokifantastic aka Bobbi Leann Williams, Director/Producer/Performer

Whenever I have had impossible deadlines, Melissa Ulto has always stayed up all night to meet them and save the day. She is a multi-talented artist, skilled in a variety of mediums.

- Andrea Grant, President of Copious Amounts Press & Creator/Writer of ‘Andrea Grant’s MINX’

Melissa gives freely of her time and expertise. She traveled hours into the boondocks of South Jersey to speak to high school students on the idea of putting the power of media into their own hands. Her presentation clearly took hours to prepare. Her only motivation seemed to be that I asked her to come and that she had 135 students she could inspire to better our world - which she did. At least one may have drastically changed the course of his future plans because of her presentation!

- Colleen Rechenberg, Educator

I worked with Melissa Ulto on developing several websites and Flash projects for entertainment-industry clients in New York. The first thing that struck me about her is how well she meshes professionalism, creativity, competence and ambition - and she still manages to be friendly and relaxed. Melissa is a hard worker, strong colleague and skillful art director. She is easy to work with, has a solid understanding of just about any digital medium you can think of and will break down walls to get great work done on time.

- Michael Kranz, Roar Meow Media

I love my website! It’s functional, hot, unique, and everyone notices. I’m always reaching out to people via email and directing them to the site, and practically everyone who sees it makes a point of commenting on how great it is. Even cooler, it’s so easy to update, I can do it all myself (and I regularly screw up my TIVO recordings). Thanks for making me look good!

- Liz Topp, SearchingforG.com

You’re a great role model for women in the film industry. I hope one day to accomplish half of the things you have.

- Natalie Daza, Production Assistant on “Death Before Dishonor”

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