Melanie Pereira is a film director and feminist activist. Her work is centered around two central themes: Portuguese emigration and the fight for women’s rights. Her first works are part of what she calls the ‘Emigration Cycle’ and deal with migratory fragments through observations, memories, times, and archives. In 2023, she was one of the emerging Portuguese directors chosen to participate in The Factory program at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. Her first feature film, ‘As Melusinas à Margem do Rio,’ won three awards at Doclisboa, including the HBO Max Award for Best Film in the Portuguese Competition.

Keynote Lecture

Processes of creation: for an organic and democratic cinema

Websites

https://filmfreeway.com/MelaniePereira