BIOGRAPHY
JACOB MELAMED
Jacob Melamed is a Director and Writer who makes all genres of short films and documentaries. He is particularly interested in mental health and the human condition.
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Jacob believes that personal experience and upbringing are the main centers of inspiration in making a believable and enjoyable film. He knows that by harnessing past experiences, he is able to create a greater sense of empathy and enjoyment within the viewer.
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Jacob has created both drama and comedy short films that have been screened at various international film festivals.
Jacob holds a bachelor in Media production from UNSW and a Graduate Certificate in Directing at the Australian Film Television and Radio School
FILMOGRAPHY
Invisible
November 2018
In a series of therapy sessions with a persistent psychologist, Daniel comes face to face with his progress, through a series of self-portraits
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OFFICIAL SELECTION
Flickerfest 2020
St Kilda Film Festival 2020
Cast:
Travis Jeffery
Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
La Lian
September 2018
A documentary about one woman's persistence to fix a coat she loved.
Star Cross
January 2018
Star Cross is a mockumentary about a young man who has chosen to follow the faiths of both Judaism and Christianity. The film is set over a four day period in which he celebrates both the Jewish holiday of Passover and the Christian holiday of Easter.
Cast:
Daniel Cawthorne
David Waters
Grief
December 2017
An old fishing enthusiast thinks back on better times.
Cast:
David Waters
Invisible
Star Cross
Grief
