Melanie Star Scot is an award-winning director, producer & screenwriter.
I've been enamored with the industry since about age 8. At the impatient age of 14, I packed a backpack, loaded up my pony and left home, headed for Hollywood, intent on traveling the back roads 3000 miles cross country - alone!
After 20 yrs in corporate America, I worked for free on over 20 film sets in order to learn the business from the ground up. In 2012, I was given the opportunity to direct my first film, which was purchased by ShortsTV, won a Telly Award and a Best Actor award at the Young Artists Awards in Hollywood. I've since written, produced & directed a total of 4 films, all well-received.
I write my scripts with a visual style, from a Directors POV. I write for mainstream, commercial appeal with a wide demographic in mind and I love telling stories of underrepresented, diverse ethnicities and strong, dynamic women, especially those over 40.
Full bio on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4221506
Official Selection
Sangria Lift
Rendezvous Film Festival
Amelia Island, Florida
2016
Honorable Mention "Kudos for Uplifting Film"
Sangria Lift
iHolly - the next Generation Film Festival
2016
Official Selection
Sangria Lift
ITSA Film Festival
Sonora, California
2015
Official Selection
Sangria Lift
Tryon International Film Festival
Tryon, North Carolina
2015
Official Selection
Sangria Lift
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
Los Angeles, California
2015
Official Selection
Sangria Lift
Maverick Movie Awards
Private viewing competition
2015
Official Selection
Sangria Lift
Glendale International Film Festival
Glendale, California
2015
Audience Choice Award - 3rd place
Sangria Lift
Jacksonville Short Film Showcase
Jacksonville, Florida
2015
Best Women Filmmaker - Melanie Star Scot - Writer/Producer/Director - Award of Merit
Sangria Lift
The Indie Fest
La Jolla, California
2015
Best Short Film - Award of Merit
Sangria Lift
The Indie Fest
La Jolla, California
2015
Best Lead Actor - David Topp
Sangria Lift
Best Shorts Competition
private judging competition
2015
Best Short Film
Sangria Lift
Best Shorts Competition
private judging competition
2015
Award of Excellence - Supporting Actress - Tarra Conner Jones
Sangria Lift
Best Shorts Competition
private judging competition
2015
Best in Women Filmmakers for Melanie Star Scot as Writer, Producer & Director
Sangria Lift
Accolade Global Film Competition
Private viewing competition
2015
Best Original Song by Connor Muhl & Tony Smiley for "I See You"
Sangria Lift
Accolade Global Film Competition
Private viewing competition
2015
Best Supporting Actress for Tarra Conner Jones as "Eve"
Sangria Lift
Accolade Global Film Competition
Private viewing competition
2015
Best Leading Actor for David Topp as "Michael"
Sangria Lift
Accolade Global Film Competition
Private viewing competition
2015
Best Film Short
Sangria Lift
Accolade Global Film Competition
Private viewing competition
2015
GRAND WINNER - Best Director - Melanie Star Scot
Sangria Lift
California Film Awards
San Diego, California
2015
Best Leading Actor - David Topp - Award of Recognition
Quitter
The Indie Fest
California
2015
Best Public Service Programming - Award of Recognition
Quitter
The Indie Fest
California
2015
Official Selection
Quitter
Tryon International Film Festival
Tryon, North Carolina
2015
Award of Recognition - Women Filmmakers - Melanie Star Scot - Writer, Producer, Director
Quitter
Accolade Global Film Competition
2015
Award of Recognition - Fitness & Nutrition
Quitter
Accolade Global Film Competition
2015
Award of Merit - Personal Growth
Quitter
Accolade Global Film Competition
2015
Winner - Bronze Telly for Excellence in Health & Wellness
Quitter
Telly Awards
2015
Nominee - Best Sound
The Box
Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema
Idyllwild, California
Won - Best Costuming
The Box
Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival
Winner - Bronze Telly Award
The Box
Telly Award
Los Angeles, California
Nominee - Best Breakout Performance - Taylor-Grace Davis
The Box
First Glance Film Festival
Los Angeles, California
Won - David Topp - Best Performance in a Short Film
The Box
Young Artist Awards
Los Angeles
Birth Date
March 1
Hometown
Asheville, North Carolina
Height
5'8"
Gender
Female
Eye Color
Blue
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Children
1 adult son
Melanie Star Scot is an award-winning director, producer & screenwriter.
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