Writing
Melarissa Sjarief
Known for
Writing
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4 titles
Melarissa Sjarief is an Indonesian writer and aspiring director who pursued her master’s in Screenwriting at New York Film Academy, Los Angeles as a Fulbright scholar. She believes directing is her vehicle to creatively contribute to opening conversations of important issues such as sexual assaults and women empowerment for a more inclusive society. Previously, Mela worked as a writer at a TV station, online media and a production company in Indonesia. She is now a freelance writer working on short movies, TV and web series, and commercials. Currently, she's in development for a TV series about sex education and an independent drama suspense feature film.
Known for
7.5Rama, a 16 year old teenager, must face reality after a tragic accident that left his mother in a coma. With the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Rama and his father try to face their new reality.
Mothernet
2026
NRBunga, an introverted translator, experiences flashbacks of past sexual trauma and the only person she could turn to for solace is Bintang, an erotic movie star.
Two Language and A Sausage
2021
After her non-consensual intimate video goes viral, a teenage girl, who serves as a high school marching band’s color guard, decides to transfer to a new city & school in pursuit of a fresh start. But when her old and new schools face off in a marching band competition, her past traumas resurface.
When The Girls Go Marching In
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Behind the camera
7.5Rama, a 16 year old teenager, must face reality after a tragic accident that left his mother in a coma. With the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Rama and his father try to face their new reality.
Mothernet
2026
NRBunga, an introverted translator, experiences flashbacks of past sexual trauma and the only person she could turn to for solace is Bintang, an erotic movie star.
Two Language and A Sausage
2021
NRBunga, an introverted translator, experiences flashbacks of past sexual trauma and the only person she could turn to for solace is Bintang, an erotic movie star.
Two Language and A Sausage
2021
After her non-consensual intimate video goes viral, a teenage girl, who serves as a high school marching band’s color guard, decides to transfer to a new city & school in pursuit of a fresh start. But when her old and new schools face off in a marching band competition, her past traumas resurface.
When The Girls Go Marching In
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