Melarissa Sjarief
Writing
Biography
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
Kid is an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.
Monkey Man
Jaka, a policeman filled with revenge, teams up with his junior, Sekar, and three inmates to hunt down a serial killer. Their research slowly reveals the dark side of the justice system that they have always believed in.
Bad Guys
When two people walk in different paths, can the two of them still compromise? Maybe it will be answered as the time passes by. One Day We'll Talk About Today is a webseries presented by Toyota Indonesia.
One Day We'll Talk About Today: The Series
Lala, a passionate film student, embarks on a journey of self-discovery while battling personal struggles, all in pursuit of her dream to become a film producer.
CinLock: Love, Camera, Action!
Harboring a deep secret, a seemingly happy family confronts the trauma of years past as a clash between generations threatens to separate them.
One Day We'll Talk About Today
After leaving a toxic relationship, Dinda embarks on a romance with Kale, whose view on love soon shatters as he wrestles with his own insecurities.
Story of Kale: When Someone's in Love
Rama, 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
Bunga, 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
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.