Biography

An Emmy nominated producer with 28 years experience in screen production, Mel is firmly grounded in her knowledge of physical production planning and logistics for, almost exclusively, international productions. Mel is fiercely dedicated to creating positive and collaborative working environments with well-considered creative and technical heads of department choices. This supports a production with clear and decisive action that comes from trust and experience which is the touchstone of being a premium New Zealand producing partner. Excellent communication and short-hand makes the production machinery operate effortlessly and is fundamental to being nimble and adaptable when necessary and why Mel and her team at Ground Control can deliver such great quality outcomes.

Known as Executive Producer for HEART EYES (2025), WOLF MAN (2025), Co-Executive Producer for SWEET TOOTH (2024), and Producer for SWEET TOOTH (2021 - 2023), CHOOSE LOVE (2023) and FALLING INN LOVE (2019). Also as Line Producer for WAR MACHINE (New Zealand Unit, 2026), THE LETTER FOR THE KING (New Zealand Unit, 2020), SHANNARA CHRONICLES (2017) and SPARTACUS (2013). Unit Production Manager for SPARTACUS (2010 - 2012), VINTNERS LUCK (2009), KING KONG: Production Diaries (2005) - just to name a few.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ground Control NZ Limited