Melissa Kirkendall

Melissa Kirkendall

Personal Details

Biography

Melissa is a renowned filmmaker and producer with an impressive twenty-year tenure in the film industry, boasting an extensive portfolio of critically acclaimed and award-winning productions.

As proud the producer of the award-winning feature film "The Vast of Night", she has consistently demonstrated her ability to bring high-quality storytelling to the big screen. Her other notable credits include the award-winning film "Accidental Texan", starring a talented ensemble cast including Rudy Pankow, Thomas Haden Church, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Bruce Dern.

Melissa's extensive experience in the industry has also led to her involvement in various other projects, including ESPN's feature documentary series "30 for 30" for "What Carter Lost", Dolph Lundgren's 2021 feature release "Castle Falls", and "And on the 8th Day", starring Phoebe Tonkin, Darren Mann, and Mustafa Speaks.

In addition to her feature film work, Melissa has also directed and produced a grant-supported documentary short, "You are Me & I am You", which tells the compelling story of an indigenous midwife and healer in Ecuador. After completing its successful festival run, the film will soon be available for streaming online.

Melissa's passion for filmmaking is evident in her dedication to telling true and compelling stories in a creative and engaging manner, leaving a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

Career

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2012