About

I'm a Houston-based filmmaker who primarily works in the camera department as a 2nd AC. With a background in technical theatre and stage management, I'm fascinated by how small technical choices behind the camera can completely change how a story feels. I've worked across a variety of productions including independent narrative shorts, commercials, documentaries, and music videos. I'm also open to production roles as an AD or Production Coordinator! No matter the title, I enjoy helping keep the momentum and flow of a production going while supporting Houston's growing film community.

Roles

Second Assistant Camera

Confidence: 4/5 · Scale comfort: Mid crew (26-60 crew)

Camera PA

Confidence: 3/5 · Scale comfort: Small crew (11-25 crew)

Camera Operator

Confidence: 2/5 · Scale comfort: Micro crew (1-10 crew)

Availability

Currently available with no upcoming gigs scheduled

Last worked: Mar 18, 2026

Booked on projects until the 22nd.

Links

instagram.com/meli.urness

Vouches

Vouched for by 2 people

(1) Set PA · (1) 1st AC

RP

Romina Palacios

Set PA · Worked together

Recommends for: Set PA

Confirmed

Commercial - “Chevrolet Silverado” Small crew, 2 day shoot“Reliable and always hustling. I know she’s gonna do her best to get the job done.”

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JV

Juan Velasquez

1st AC · Worked together

Recommends for: 2nd AC

Confirmed

Short Film - Echo“Melissa is a professional 2nd AC to work with. She’s kind and always willing to learn.”

Selected Credits

Chevrolet Silverado
Production Assistant · Branded Content · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Chris Nye - Production Coordinator
Project link: instagram.com/p/DRSzffEjmQJ/
Coyote
Second Assistant Camera · Short · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Rob Neilson - DP
Project link: instagram.com/p/DU6XHYZE_WC/
Flesh & Fate
Second Assistant Camera · Short · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Juan Velasquez - DP
Project link: youtube.com/watch
MV Visualizer (Koe Wetzel)
Key Production Assistant · Music Video · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Frank Anthony - Producer
Project link: youtube.com/watch
Amerikan Boy
Second Assistant Camera · Short · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Romina Palacios - 2nd AC
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Upload
Assistant Camera · Short · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Coby Rich - DP
DEJ
First Assistant Director · TV · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Carved In Lead
Assistant Camera · Short · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2026
Referred by: Leo Lopez - DP
HP
Camera PA · Branded Content · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Rob Neilson - DP
The Caste of Beula
First Assistant Camera · TV · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Adam Lupiani - DP
ECHO
Second Assistant Camera · Short · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Victoria Wallace Kinkead - Producer & Production Manager
Public Speaking Event
Camera Operator B · Branded Content · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Frank Campos - DP / Cam Op A
FANBOY
Second Assistant Camera · Short · Small crew (11-25 crew) · Non-union · 2024
Project link: youtube.com/watch
Hotel Lucine (Galveston)
Second Assistant Camera · Commercial · Micro crew (1-10 crew) · Non-union · 2024
Referred by: Thi Lam - DP
Project link: timewaveproductions.com/hotel-lucine
Füch Wads
Camera PA · Commercial · Mid crew (26-60 crew) · Non-union · 2025
Referred by: Adam Taylor - Director