Melarissa Sjarief

Melarissa Sjarief

History

Melarissa Sjarief is an Indonesian writer and aspiring director who pursued her master’s in Screenwriting at New York Film Academy, Los Angeles as a Fulbright scholar. She believes directing is her vehicle to creatively contribute to opening conversations of important issues such as sexual assaults and women empowerment for a more inclusive society. Previously, Mela worked as a writer at a TV station, online media and a production company in Indonesia. She is now a freelance writer working on short movies, TV and web series, and commercials. Currently, she's in development for a TV series about sex education and an independent drama suspense feature film.

Profile

Melarissa Sjarief

Movies

Two Language and A Sausage
Executive Producer
Bunga, an introverted translator, experiences flashbacks of past sexual trauma and the only person she could turn to for solace is Bintang, an erotic movie star.
Two Language and A Sausage
Screenplay
Bunga, an introverted translator, experiences flashbacks of past sexual trauma and the only person she could turn to for solace is Bintang, an erotic movie star.
Two Language and A Sausage
Director
Bunga, an introverted translator, experiences flashbacks of past sexual trauma and the only person she could turn to for solace is Bintang, an erotic movie star.
Story of Kale: When Someone's in Love
Story Developer
After leaving a toxic relationship, Dinda embarks on a romance with Kale, whose view on love soon shatters as he wrestles with his own insecurities.
One Day We'll Talk About Today
Co-Writer
Harboring a deep secret, a seemingly happy family confronts the trauma of years past as a clash between generations threatens to separate them.