Melissa T Ulto

Producer And Creative Director And Designer

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Location:

93 Fairview Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Industry:

Marketing And Advertising

Work:

Multo.com - New York, New York since Jan 2004
VJ/Visualist/Filmmaker/Photographer/Writer Artist
Multo.com - NYC since 2004
Producer/Product Manager
Crash Bang Boome Productions LLC Nov 2010 - Feb 2012
Creative Director
Current TV - New York, NY Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
VCAM OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE
The Lifeline.tv Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
Filmmaker/Activist

Education:

Skills:

Video
Video Production
Film
Digital Media
Film Production
Social Media
Broadcast
Blogging
Multimedia
Editing
Social Media Marketing
Documentaries
Creative Direction
Photography
Post Production
Producing
Directing
Media Production
Marketing
Social Networking
Television
Editorial
Video Editing
Entertainment
New Media
Sound
Final Cut Pro
Music
Web Design
Hd Video
Digital Video
Live Video Streaming
Advertising
Storytelling
Creative Writing
Music Videos
Digital Photography
Facebook
Content Strategy
Production Managment
Motion Graphics
Streaming Media
Production
Press Releases
Copywriting
Short Films
Publicity
Journalism
Content Development
Copy Editing

Interests:

Manhattan (Nyc Borough)
Apartments
New York City
Video Production
Art
Reading
Food
Blogging
Education
Film Production and Distribution
Photography
Science and Technology
Human Rights
Vlogging
Convergence Technologies
Civil Rights and Social Action
Poverty Alleviation
Restaurants
Cities and Metro Areas
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Travel
Film Making
Gallery Hopping
Arts and Culture

Languages:

English
French

Awards:

Best Short Documentary - Winner
Tribeca Film Festival
“Mandatory Service” - I was one of the Directors of Photography on this film about Army Resisters in Israel, shot on location in 2005. Directed by Jessica Habie, Eyes Infinite Films.
Official Selection
Miami Pro-Am Urban Arts Expo
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Official Selection
Man Up’s Campaign Exhibition “Through Our Lens” at Central Park West Gallery
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Official Selection
Is Hip Hop History Conference at CUNY CWE
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Official Selection
Man Up Campaign at Maysles Cinema
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Official Selection
Northeastern University Hip-Hop Festival
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Official Selection
B-Girl BBQ - Alice Arts Fundraiser, Oakland CA
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Official Selection
East Harlem International Puerto Rican Film Festival at Museum of City of New York
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
WORLD PREMIERE
Dance on Camera Film Festival at Lincoln Center
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Nominated - Video Blogger
Shorty Awards
Nominated for Shorty Awards in the Video Blogger category.
Official Selection
Manchester's Contact Theater, UK
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Official Selection
B Supreme Women's Hip Hop Festival, London, UK
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Official Selection
University of Wisconsin - Breaking The Law Festival
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Official Selection
Bronx Museum
“All The Ladies Say” is a film that highlights the lives of six iconic female street dancers from San Jose, Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, who have carved a niche in the physically challenging, male dominated breakdance world. Discussions about motherhood, sexual tension, femininity versus masculinity and the rap industry/mainstream images are a few of the themes explored by the documentary’s main characters. International dancers not only make appearances but also add their two cents about life as a B Girl in the Hip-hop world. I was Editor (primary role), shooter, writer, animator, site designer of this project. Producer/Director - Ana Rokafella Garcia
Official Selection
vBrooklyn Video Art Festival
The vBrooklyn video-festival documents Brooklyn, NY's, evolving cityscape, culture and people with contemporary video-art. The festival presents innovative and entertaining video-artists through live video-performances and screenings. Brooklyn's urban development and population have hit critical-mass — vBrooklyn asks video-artists to tape the borough as it permanently transforms, building a visual historic record through personal interpretation and documentation. VJ Miixxy presents Blake Scott in 'Street Moves'.
Official Selection
Pan African Arts & Film Festival
“The Art of Love & Struggle” - I was Editor/Writer/Animator on this amazing film about Women Artists in Hip Hop, including Rosa Clemente, Amanda Diva, Toni Blackman, and many others. Director/Producer - Jessica Habie, Eyes Infinite Films.
Best Home Grown Short - Winner
Garden State Film Festival
“The Mighty Humble Blueberry” - I was Editor/Writer/Animator on this film, a documentary about Elizabeth White and the origins of the blueberry industry. Director Nancy O'Mallon.
Codes Pro Media ReelHeart Award - Winner
ReelHeart International Film Festival
“The Mighty Humble Blueberry” - I was Editor/Writer/Animator on this film, a documentary about Elizabeth White and the origins of the blueberry industry. Director Nancy O'Mallon.
Official Selection
Gloria Film Festival
“The Mighty Humble Blueberry” - I was Editor/Writer/Animator on this film, a documentary about Elizabeth White and the origins of the blueberry industry. Director Nancy O'Mallon.
Official Selection
NJ International Film Festival
“The Mighty Humble Blueberry” - I was Editor/Writer/Animator on this film, a documentary about Elizabeth White and the origins of the blueberry industry. Director Nancy O'Mallon.
Official Selection
Hip Hop Odyssey Film Festival
“The Art of Love & Struggle” - I was Editor/Writer/Animator on this amazing film about Women Artists in Hip Hop, including Rosa Clemente, Amanda Diva, Toni Blackman, and many others. Director/Producer - Jessica Habie, Eyes Infinite Films.
Official Selection & VJ Performance
Olhares Pocket Film Festival
"SheStory.tv" Documentary shorts - a series of webisodes profiling women working towards success in their industries - from designer to politician profiles. Also invited to do a command performance as VJ Miixxy for the event itself.
Official Selection
Independents Film Festival, Tampa Bay, FLA
“The Mighty Humble Blueberry” - I was Editor/Writer/Animator on this film, a documentary about Elizabeth White and the origins of the blueberry industry. Director Nancy O'Mallon.

Certifications:

Final Cut Pro Master Editor
Adobe Creative Suite Master Designer
Future Media Concepts

Melissa Ulto

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