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.
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.
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
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
