Mela Hudson
Acting
Biography
Mela is best known for her role as Emma in the short indie drama Split Costs. The story is based on two young women from disparate backgrounds who share a ride to western Massachusetts where traumatic setbacks force each to make pivotal decisions at an unforeseen crossroads. The film won Best Screenplay at the 2016 Destiny City Film Festival, Best Drama and Best Overall at the 2016 Women's Only Entertainment Film Festival, as well as an Audience Choice Award at the 2016 Bluestocking Film Series. It was also a Finalist at both Los Angeles CineFest, and Mosaic World Film Festival. Mela's feature film credits include Sony's Men in Black 3, Honora's Hits, and Cine Mosaic's The Sisterhood of Night. Television credits include MTV's I Just Want My Pants Back as well as an appearance on NBC's Blue Bloods, She also stars in the animated series, Not So Random by Essence Cartoon, and has performed countless voiceovers for all types of productions including the most recent children's animation, Kitty Club. Mela won the People's Choice Award at the 2012 Coleman Awards, Best Supporting Broad at the 2015 Broad Humor Film Festival, Best Actress at the 2016 Women's Only Entertainment Film Festival, and an Award of Merit for Leading Actress at the 2016 Best Shorts Competition. She has also been nominated for a Shorty Award as well as Best Actress in a Short Film at the 2016 Hudson Valley International Film Festival.
Known For
A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.
Blue Bloods
While detectives search for clues among the living, veteran Dauphin County, PA, coroner Graham Hetrick uncovers secrets of the dead. Each episode features a stylized re-enactment of a compelling homicide case taken directly from Hetrick's files. As viewers are led through a series of twists and turns, Hetrick peels back the layers of the investigation to reveal how the murder happened and who is to blame.
The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead
A group of 20-somethings navigates post-college life in New York City as they balance friendships, relationships, and uncertain careers. At the center is Jason Strider, who spends more time hanging out with his friends in Brooklyn bars and pursuing casual romance than chasing his goal of becoming a music journalist. His priorities shift after a one-night stand leaves him searching for the woman who walked out with more than just his heart.
I Just Want My Pants Back
When a teenage girl says she's the victim of a secret network called The Sisterhood of Night, a quiet suburban town becomes the backdrop for a modern-day Salem witch trial.
The Sisterhood of Night
A talentless teen will do anything to get on TV's "The Voice." Meanwhile, her father, a municipal worker, creates an uproar when a video of his rants at City Hall goes viral.
Hits
Kyle Jensen is sent to mental facility for killing his mother and step-father, claiming they were becoming zombies and an outbreak is coming. A year later, Kyle discovers the reason for the zombie invasion and the meaning of life itself.
Z Day
A quiet little mid-west town is disturbed by an unforeseen occurrence. Twenty years after, Cemetery Town is again disrupted by a series of killings. The town's caretaker, Cliff is in the center of the chaos. When Cliff decides to care for a demon, he soon realizes mankind and the supernatural should not merge.
The Brain Hunter
Jenny Cohen isn't like all the other little girls, she's a tomboy. And when a new boy arrives at school, she thinks the only way to get his attention is to change who she is. Jenny quickly learns the importance of staying true to oneself.
Tomboy
Tyler finds a Ouija Board in his house and decides to mess around with it. Soon after, he starts to have demonic experiences.