Dallin Mello
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Skilled Journalist with a six year history conceptualizing and reporting on diverse stories. Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for various sized platforms.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sundance Ignite X Adobe Fellow
The Sundance Institute
06.2023 - Current
- Awarded the Sundance Artist Fellowship, recognizing talent among emerging filmmakers worldwide.
- Selected as one of ten fellows in a highly competitive pool of over one thousand applicants, currently developing two films under the esteemed mentorship and support of the Sundance Institute.
Director + Producer
Brut. America
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Produced and filmed verité-style short documentaries, transforming them into engaging content for TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and Instagram.
- Achieved a cumulative view count exceeding one million on all digital platforms.
- Led brand marketing efforts for film promotion.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple film production schedules to foster increased productivity.
Creative Project Manager
The Othering And Belonging Institute
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Spearheaded a statewide creative project aimed at fostering community connections, demonstrating adept project management and collaboration skills.
- Efficiently managed a $1M budget and forged strong relationships with 70+ partner organizations, emphasizing financial acumen and partnership management.
Associate Producer
Frontline PBS
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Led in-depth interviews, conducted research for investigative long-form film, oversaw shooting, post-production scripting, and skillfully managed media assets to meet deadline-driven goals.
- Hired and oversaw field crew for special events and location shoots.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
Associate Producer
NBC Universal
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Researched, pre-interviewed, and organized call sheets, contributing to the successful production of engaging short films.
- Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
- Key role in the Emmy-nominated film 'Southlake'.
Producer
Santa Barbara Independent
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Partnered with the digital team to manage and execute video and article projects, leveraging technology tools and methodologies to spotlight Santa Barbara and adjacent areas, emphasizing LGBTQ community empowerment.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism, Filmmaking
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Communication Skills
- Editing
- Event Planning
- Field Production
- Media Management
- Project Management
- Post-Production Processes
Websites
Awards
- 2022 FRONTLINE PBS Media Contribution to Emmy-Award Winning Content; Outstanding Interactive Media: Innovation “Un(re)solved”
- 2022 NBC News Contribution to Emmy-Award Nomination; Documentary Film “Southlake: Texas Suburb Becomes Epicenter In America’s Racial Upheaval”
- 2022 Best Documentary Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival for Generations of Pulse, Directed by Dallin Mello and Tamera Moore
Affiliations
- NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists
- Earth Journalism Network
Timeline
Sundance Ignite X Adobe Fellow
The Sundance Institute
06.2023 - Current
Director + Producer
Brut. America
08.2022 - 09.2023
Associate Producer
Frontline PBS
01.2022 - 06.2022
Associate Producer
NBC Universal
02.2021 - 12.2021
Creative Project Manager
The Othering And Belonging Institute
09.2020 - 06.2022
Producer
Santa Barbara Independent
08.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Journalism, Filmmaking
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
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