Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Email: melissabrattoni@gmail.com
Age Range: 30-35
Height: 5’6”
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue / Grey
Ethnicity: Caucasian / Italian / Mediterranean

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Member of MEAA, AFI / AACTA, WIFT and AiF
 

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FEATURE FILM (selected)

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Risen                                            Featured                                 Dir. Eddie Arya, Aryavision Pictures / Vertical Entertainment
Guilt                                            Featured                                 Dir. Lyndsay Sarah & Karl Jenner, Digital Realm & Little One Films
Skinford: Chapter Two                            Featured                                 Dir. Nik Kacevski, Deadrock Films / Rockzeline

Event Zero                                       Featured                                 Dir. Enzo Tedeschi, Deadrock Films / Rockzeline

The System                                       Featured                                 Dir. Eddie Arya, Aryavision Pictures

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SHORT FILM (selected)

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The Intruders *                                  Lead                                     Dir. Luke Newnham, Illus1v Entertainment
In My Mind                                       Lead                                     Dir. Melissa Brattoni 

Meshes of an Autumn Afternoon                    Lead                                     Dir. Melissa Brattoni
Swipe Left                                       Support                                  Dir. Caroline McQuade, Grafitti Tree Films 
The Life of Baldrick                             Support                                  Dir. Brendan Byrne & Frazer Ruddick, Shadow Wolves Productions
A Shot to the Heart                              Support                                  Dir. Matt Nicol
A Good Witness                                   Support                                  Dir. James Nolan-Neylan, Western Sydney University
Aiden                                            Support                                  Dir. Angel Li   

Upsold                                           Support                                  Dir. Angela Blake, Queen of the Jungle Productions
The Hitchhiker                                   Support                                  Dir. Adele Vuko, Jungle Entertainment

Yubitsume                                        Support                                  Dir. Lloyd Darling, Fresh As A Daisy Films 

Hold The Pineapple                               Support                                  Dir. Ben Wilding, Wildthing Productions
   
* Best Actress Nomination, Made in the West Film Festival 2020

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TV | WEB SERIES (selected)

60 Minutes Ep. 20 'Captive'                      Lead Re-enactment                        Prod. Garry McNab, Nine Network
Deadly Women S14 Ep 4 ‘Kill Their Creators’      Bit Player                               Dir. Michele Konrad, Beyond Productions
Deadly Women S13 Ep 5 ‘Without Mercy’            Bit Player                               Dir. Dave Wallace, Beyond Productions
Deadly Women S12 Ep 10 ‘The Takers’              Bit Player                               Dir. John Mavety, Beyond Productions
Dateocalypse (Pilot)                             Support                                  Dir. Michael Faustman
Thirty Season 2 Ep. 3 & 5                        Featured                                 Dir. Leah Pellinkhof, Catch that Wave / Playhead Productions
Starting From...Now Season 5 Ep. 6               Featured                                 Dir. Julie Kalceff, Common Language Films

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COMMERCIAL (selected)

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Steer Clear                                      Lead                                     Dir. Blake Williams, Northern Sydney Institute

Ocean Spray ‘The UTI Dance’                      Support                                  Dir. Adele Vuko, Greta Lee Jackson & Sarah Bishop, Skit Box Productions
Lufkin Maverick 'Australian Made'                Featured                                 Dir. Nick Donovan, SixtyFour Films
Jetstar 'Head on Holidays'                       Featured                                 Dir. Jesse McElroy, J. Walters Thompson
NRMA 'Precious'                                  Featured                                 Dir. Steve Rogers, Revolver / Will O'Rourke

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CORPORATE (selected)

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Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation          Stills                                   Dir. Jamie MacFadyen, Louis & Co
Shoal Internship Video                           Support                                  Dir. Ben Wilding, Wildthing Productions
FACS Caseworker Series                           Featured                                 Dir. Grant Dodwell, RealPlay Media

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DOCUMENTARY

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Angels of the Battlefield                        Featured                                 Dir. Nick Bleszynski, Sydney Institute Film Academy

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TRAINING

American Arts Film & Television Academy          Empowering the Artist (Scholarship)      Jess Orcsik, Emma Fleming, Robbie Ryde
The Warehouse Workshop Screen Acting             Self Testing - (Online)                  Dave Newman
StageMilk                                        Voice Over Masterclass                   Andrew Hearle & Dorje Swallow
The Audition Technique                           Creating Compelling Characters           Greg Apps 
Barbara Hastings Dialect Coach                   Level 2 American Accent Training         Barbara Hastings
Sydney Sound Brewery                             ADR Course                               John Hresc, Barbara Hastings
The Scene on Screen                              Screen Acting                            Maha Wilson
The Audition Technique                           Self Testing Workshops & Green Room      Greg Apps
The Australian Film & Television Academy         National Actors Intensive                Various
The Australian Film & Television Academy         Full-Time Screen Actor                   Various
West Side Actor’s Studio                         Masterclass                              Doris Younane
National Institute of Dramatic Art               Screen Acting Techniques II              Les Chantery
National Institute of Dramatic Art               Screen Acting Techniques I               Emily Rose Brennan, Brendon McDonall
Powerhouse Youth Theatre                         Acting for Screen                        Daniel Fenech

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RECOMMENDATIONS
 

We have just had the great pleasure of working with Melissa Brattoni in a series of challenging re-enactments for our
recent special, "Captive" on 60 Minutes.Of all the actors and extras I have worked with over the years, Melissa stood
out as one of the very best. 
Melissa played a backpacker.... lt was a difficult role she took on with relish and incredible attention to detail.
I must commend Melissa on her talent and unflinching professionalism in the face of some difficult conditions.
Nothing was too much of a challenge for her. It was an absolute pleasure to work on this story with her.
I would heartily recommend Melissa and would jump at the chance to work with her again in the future.
- Garry McNab (Producer - 60 Minutes)

 

Melissa was an absolute asset to our production. She was incredibly invested in the shoot, turned up for costume
fittings, supplied key wardrobe items and was friendly and respectful on set.
Her communication has always been professional and direct. We thank you so much for your time on Skinford 2 and
wish you all the best in the future!
- Natalie Verriest (Producer - Immortal Films)

 

Melissa is an absolute pleasure to work with. She was prompt and efficient and even stepped up into a bigger role
with more dialogue with only moments notice. And also helped out as crew when her role was completed.

- Brendan Byrne (Director / Producer - Shadow Wolves Productions)

 

Melissa was fantastic to work with on set. She was super professional and reliable, great fun, and delivered a
superb performance. Would work with Melissa again in a heartbeat!
- Caroline McQuade (Director / Producer / Writer - Graffiti Tree Films)

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It was an absolute pleasure working with you Melissa. You were extremely professional on set and took direction very well. Love your work. I will definitely work with you again on my next feature film. Thank you again for your support.
-Eddie Arya (Director / Producer / Writer - Aryavision Productions)

 

AWARDS
 

Nominated Best Actress 'The Intruders' Made in the West Film Festival 2020
Nominated Best Actress 'In My Mind' The Alternative Film Festival 2017
Runner Up in StarCentral Magazine Most Promising Actress Of The Year For 2015

SKILLS

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Languages - English, Italian
Accents - Australian, General American
Recreational - Swimming, Bike Riding, Yoga
Driving - Full Drivers Licence (Manual)
Graphic Designer; Interned with SmartFone Flick Fest, The HubStudio, and Short+Sweet Film Festival

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Media Communication - Charles Sturt University
Advanced Diploma Graphic Design - TAFE NSW

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