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Justin Melson(I)

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Justin Melson
Justin is an award-winning filmmaker, cinematographer, and producer. Over the past decade, Justin has built an impressive career across film, television, and digital media. His YouTube channel and production company, Happyfox Productions, have amassed over 7 million views, while his cinematography has earned multiple awards. He was also a finalist in the highly competitive Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP), recognizing rising commercial and narrative filmmaking talent. Beyond independent film, Justin produces television and branded content airing on ESPN, FOX Sports, NESN, and NBC, along with a four-year collaboration with four-time Grammy-nominated artist Jewel. Justin recently directed and produced a documentary on traumatic brain injuries featuring Dr. Phil, as well as RSW Liege Basketball: The Turnaround, which aired on MSG and CBS. Now, Justin brings his passion to his most personal project yet, The Monsters We Carry.
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    RSW Liege Belgium: The Turn Around
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    • 2023
    Lizette Hunter in Hermanita (2022)
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    • 2022
    The Monsters We Carry
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    • 2024

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    • Paramount + Military Appreciation Month TV Spot (2025)
      Paramount + Military Appreciation Month TV Spot
      TV Special
      • Cinematographer
      • 2025
    • Team Luke Hope for Minds: Hope Beyond the Diagnosis (2025)
      Team Luke Hope for Minds: Hope Beyond the Diagnosis
      • Cinematographer
      • 2025
    • The Monsters We Carry
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2024
    • RSW Liege Belgium: The Turn Around (2023)
      RSW Liege Belgium: The Turn Around
      • Cinematographer
      • 2023
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      Triggered
      7.2
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2023
    • Lizette Hunter in Hermanita (2022)
      Hermanita
      7.0
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • EM the Master - Black Diamond
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021
    • Destiny Faith Nelson in Last Round (2019)
      Last Round
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2019
    • Angora Road (2018)
      Angora Road
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Powers & Principalities - Porch
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Powers & Principalities (2017)
      Powers & Principalities
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2017
    • The Last Hotspot (2015)
      The Last Hotspot
      5.9
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      • Cinematographer
      • 2015

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    • We Love
      • Director
      • Completed
      • Short



    • Paramount + Military Appreciation Month TV Spot (2025)
      Paramount + Military Appreciation Month TV Spot
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2025
    • Team Luke Hope for Minds: Hope Beyond the Diagnosis (2025)
      Team Luke Hope for Minds: Hope Beyond the Diagnosis
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2025
    • The Monsters We Carry
      Short
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2024
    • RSW Liege Belgium: The Turn Around (2023)
      RSW Liege Belgium: The Turn Around
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2023
    • Destiny Faith Nelson in Last Round (2019)
      Last Round
      Short
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2019
    • Angora Road (2018)
      Angora Road
      Short
      • Director
      • 2018
    • The Last Hotspot (2015)
      The Last Hotspot
      5.9
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • The Story of Jay Gatsbi
      Short
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Hangman
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      • 2014

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    • The Beautiful Brain of Billy Bendecido
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      • Post-production



    • Paramount + Military Appreciation Month TV Spot (2025)
      Paramount + Military Appreciation Month TV Spot
      TV Special
      • Editor
      • 2025
    • Team Luke Hope for Minds: Hope Beyond the Diagnosis (2025)
      Team Luke Hope for Minds: Hope Beyond the Diagnosis
      • Editor
      • 2025
    • The Monsters We Carry
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2024
    • RSW Liege Belgium: The Turn Around (2023)
      RSW Liege Belgium: The Turn Around
      • Editor
      • 2023
    • Destiny Faith Nelson in Last Round (2019)
      Last Round
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2019
    • Angora Road (2018)
      Angora Road
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2018
    • The Last Hotspot (2015)
      The Last Hotspot
      5.9
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2015
    • The Story of Jay Gatsbi
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2014

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