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W. Mel Martins

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  • Writer
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W. Mel Martins
After working as a Deputy Sheriff in Humboldt County, California, He went on to follow his dream writing and directing independent films starting in 1990. Mel had no formal training in film making when he made his first feature film, Alex's Apartment.
BornOctober 21, 1959
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BornOctober 21, 1959
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    • Known for

    Black Silence (1995)
    Black Silence
    6.0
    • Director
    • 1995
    Alex's Apartment (1992)
    Alex's Apartment
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1992
    Judgment (1996)
    Judgment
    8.0
    Video
    • Director
    • 1996

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    Director

    • Judgment (1996)
      Judgment
      8.0
      Video
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Black Silence (1995)
      Black Silence
      6.0
      • Director
      • 1995
    • Alex's Apartment (1992)
      Alex's Apartment
      6.5
      • Director
      • 1992

    Writer

    • Judgment (1996)
      Judgment
      8.0
      Video
      • Writer
      • 1996
    • Black Silence (1995)
      Black Silence
      6.0
      • Writer
      • 1995
    • Alex's Apartment (1992)
      Alex's Apartment
      6.5
      • Writer
      • 1992

    Editor

    • Judgment (1996)
      Judgment
      8.0
      Video
      • Editor
      • 1996
    • Black Silence (1995)
      Black Silence
      6.0
      • Editor
      • 1995
    • Alex's Apartment (1992)
      Alex's Apartment
      6.5
      • Editor
      • 1992

    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Production company
      • W. Mel Martins Official Site
    • Alternative name
      • Mel Martins
    • Height
      • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
    • Born
      • October 21, 1959
      • Eureka, California, USA
    • Other works
      Was a spokesman for California Indian Gaming

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Was inspired to make films by Tobe Hooper during the filming of Salem's Lot which was partially filmed in his backyard.
    • Quotes
      Never settle for less than your dreams
    • Nickname
      • Melsypoo

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