about me

That’s me. Shooting some film in Grand Tetons National Park.

 

I’m a proud Montanan - born and raised in Missoula, MT - who graduated from the University of Montana with a BFA in Digital Filmmaking (and a minor in Spanish) in 2015. 

After graduating, I traveled through South America and shot a feature-length documentary in Panamá City, Panamá. I then returned stateside and worked for a reality production company where I honed my camera skills. I worked as a camera operator, 2nd Unit Director of Photography, and drone operator on shows for HGTV and History Channel . 

After my time in reality, I worked in the production office for Paramount network’s hit show Yellowstone. I served one season as an Office PA then two seasons as Production Secretary.

I remain an active independent artist and filmmaker. Art and cinema (and coffee) get me out of bed in the morning. I continue to write and direct short films, shoot and direct music videos for my own hip-hop music, and I moonlight as an illustrator and mixed media artist. I love being creative in a variety of shapes and forms — you may view more of my fine art and design work at www.thehandwrittenstudio.com

I now live in Los Angeles, CA and seek work as a cinematographer, videographer, AC, PA, photographer, or video editor. My availability is currently open.

Please visit my Contact page to get in touch, I would love to work together. 

Michael Melugin portrait with professional titles