Melinda James - Technician, Film Office

Melinda James is a cinematographer and filmmaker whose work encompasses documentaries, narratives, installations, and commercials. Centering her work on women, QTBIPOC, and underrepresented communities, Melinda is drawn to the process of unearthing the nuances of people’s everyday lives. She believes a good image is the starting point for communication, but it’s in the space between images where dialogue happens. With a current interest in themes of memorialization, memory, and the intersection of past, present, and future, Melinda has been exploring video installations in an attempt to think of ways to shape more immersive experiences when dealing with seemingly intangible topics. She holds her MA from University of California, Santa Cruz.