I am a multidisciplinary filmmaker and visual artist from Mexico City, specializing in AI filmmaking, video art, and experimental storytelling. I merge traditional filmmaking with emerging AI technologies to craft immersive, emotionally charged visual experiences. As the founder of Cine Soma in Jaffa, I foster a community of emerging filmmakers through screenings and live Q&A sessions. My recent work includes video art installations at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, where I blended projection-based visuals with AI-assisted imagery to expand the narrative space of the artwork.

Melanie Nox (Elbaz Smith)

I am a multidisciplinary filmmaker and visual artist from Mexico City, specializing in AI filmmaking, video art, and experimental storytelling. I merge traditional filmmaking with emerging AI technologies to craft immersive, emotionally charged visual experiences. As the founder of Cine Soma in Jaffa, I foster a community of emerging filmmakers through screenings and live Q&A sessions. My recent work includes video art installations at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, where I blended projection-based visuals with AI-assisted imagery to expand the narrative space of the artwork.

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I am a multidisciplinary filmmaker and visual artist from Mexico City, specializing in AI filmmaking, video art, and experimental storytelling. I merge traditional filmmaking with emerging AI technologies to craft immersive, emotionally charged visual experiences.

As the founder of Cine Soma in Jaffa, I foster a community of emerging filmmakers through screenings and live Q&A sessions. My recent work includes video art installations at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, where I blended projection-based visuals with AI-assisted imagery to expand the narrative space of the artwork.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Film Direction, Production, and Post Production at Various marketing companies and film productions
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Worked on directing, videography, and post-production for several marketing companies and film productions.
Director, Videographer, and Post Producer at Abierto Mexicano de Tenis
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Directed and produced content related to the Mexican Tennis tournament.
Production Assistant at Sense8 Season 1
January 1, 2016 - August 7, 2025
Worked with the Wachowski sisters in production of Netflix series Sense8.
Producer at Los Cabos International Film Festival
January 1, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Worked in the organization of the Industry area of the Los Cabos International Film Festival in Mexico.
Personal Assistant to Director of Special Effects at Sense8 Season 2
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Assisted the director of special effects on the Wachowski sisters' series Sense8 season 2.
Director’s Assistant at The Geometries of Desire
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Assistant director for an award-winning film shown in several film festivals in the USA.
Director at Columbia University
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Directed the VR project '1000 Cut' in New York.
Director, Editor, Cinematographer at Goomba's
January 1, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Created a documentary about a boxing gym in Buffalo, New York, awarded in festivals.
Director, Cinematographer, and Editor at Mexicanos por México
December 31, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Directed a documentary about the importance of preserving San Gregorio in Xochimilco, Mexico.
Translator and Transcriber at Gold Crest Films
December 31, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Translated and transcribed interviews for a documentary about Mexican political history.
Film Editor at Gold Crest Films
December 31, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Edited a documentary about the political situation in Nicaragua.
Freelance Film Direction, Production, and Post Production
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Worked with several marketing companies and film productions as director, videographer, and post producer. Directed, edited, and created various film & video projects including commercials and music videos.
Production Assistant at Abierto Mexicano de Tenis
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Production assistant role for the Mexican Tennis Tournament.
Personal Assistant to SFX Director at Sense8 Season 2
January 1, 2016 - August 7, 2025
Served as the personal assistant to the director of special effects for the Netflix series Sense8, working with the Wachowski sisters.
Production Assistant at Sense8 Season 1
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Worked with the Wachowski sisters in the production of the Netflix series Sense8.
Producer at Los Cabos International Film Festival
January 1, 2016 - August 7, 2025
Worked in the organization of the Industry area at the Los Cabos International Film Festival in Mexico.
Director at Columbia University
January 1, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Directed the VR project '1000 Cut' in New York.
Director, Editor, Cinematographer at Goomba's
January 1, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Created a documentary about a box gym in Buffalo, New York. Awarded in several film festivals around the USA.
Director, Cinematographer, Editor at Mexicanos por México
January 1, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Directed, shot, and edited a documentary about the importance of preserving San Gregorio in Xochimilco, Mexico.
Translator and Transcriber at Goldcrest Films
January 1, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Translated and transcribed interviews for a documentary about Mexican political history. Edited a documentary about the political situation in Nicaragua.
Freelance Director, Producer, and Editor
January 1, 2014 - Present
Directed, shot, and edited independent films, documentaries, and branded content for a wide range of productions and artists.

Education

Degree in Film and Television at unknown
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Film & Television – Directing, Cinematography, and Editing at Centro de Diseño, Cine y Televisión (Mexico City)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Advanced AI Filmmaking Certificate at Curious Refuge Academy
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

Degree in Film and Television
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Advanced AI Filmmaking Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Non-Profit Organization