Independent Filmmaker · Director · Storyteller

Mel Andre.

Cinema that challenges the narrative. Stories that deserve to be seen.

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DOCUMENTARY · CULTURE · HUMAN STORIES

DocumentaryReal Stories

14 SelectionsFilm Festivals

2026 Award WinnerBest Cinematography

Mel Andre, independent filmmaker and director

A filmmaker's perspective · Mel Andre

The Vision

Stories with
something to say.

Film is more than a medium. It's a way to witness, question, remember, and understand one another.

Mel Andre is a queer documentary filmmaker and director of Haitian, Dominican, and Cuban roots. Their work explores LGBTQ+ experiences, social justice, spirituality, culture, and the people whose stories shift our perspective.

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Selected Work

Stories on screen.

Documentaries and films exploring identity, resistance, community, and culture.

We Are
The Redline

Documentary · Social Justice

We Are The Redline

Protesters in Washington, D.C., confront government backlash as they stand against U.S. support for war.

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Lesbians
We Do Exist

Documentary · LGBTQ+ · Mexico

Lesbians We Do Exist

Women in Puerto Vallarta build community and challenge the invisibility of lesbians outside major cities.

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Maryland
Legalized

Documentary · Politics · Maryland

Maryland Legalized

The grassroots movement to legalize cannabis in Maryland, told through activists, politicians, and citizens.

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Dog Meat:
Saving Our Best Friend

Documentary · Animal Welfare · Southeast Asia

Dog Meat: Saving Our Best Friend

A documentary exposing the dog meat trade in Southeast Asia and the efforts to save dogs and protect animal lives.

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Festival Recognition · 2026

Best Cinematography

Universal Film Festival · Kansas

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Stories don't end at the screen.

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Filmmaker, Director, Writer, and Executive Producer

Mel Andre has written, directed, and produced Documentaries, Films, and TV Shows

Mel Andre is a Queer documentarian and Director of Haitian Dominican Cuban Roots who believes in giving people a voice. Mel's Documentaries are a way for people to share their stories. Their documentaries focus on LGBTQ issues, social justice, spirituality, culture, etc.

You can see Mel's work on TUBI, Amazon Prime Video, HBTV, and more