INTERNATIONAL
Award-Winning
SINGER-SONGWRITER,
ACTOR, FILMMAKER & Writer
Powerful, Heartfelt, Vulnerable, Soulful, Disturbing, Thought-provoking, ...
Tinker Bell transformed by Tim Burton ~ Le Monde
Melissa Mars received major notice in the US after appearing alongside John Travolta in From Paris With Love produced by Luc Besson (Lucy), winning multiple awards as an actor, a screenwriter and a filmmaker, and having her song “Beautiful” picked up by Coca-Cola Music.
She is well-known in France for her pop music career, with 3 solo albums (Polydor - Universal Music), and the hit "1980" as well as her leading role in the smash hit musical Mozart the Rock Opera...
AS SEEN IN
Equation of the week:
Lara Croft + Vanessa Paradis
= Melissa Mars
Mars gives a spectacular performance, honest
and exposed.
Mars is driven to make her mark like Serge Gainsbourg and his contemporaries did in the 60s.
RECENT NEWS
Last update: October 5 2024
CURSE OF MESOPOTAMIA
available in the US& Canada on TUBI, FREEVIE, ROKU
Five strangers are brought together in the remote mountains of Kurdistan, Iraq, by a doctor who claims she can cure them of the terrifying nightmare they all share.
Ten years ago, we were in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq, filming the first international movie in the region—an indie horror film. Our production was abruptly halted by real-life horrors when we were forced to evacuate Erbil due to the ISIS threat. Six months later, we finished filming in Jordan.
With that incredible journey in mind, we’re proud to announce that Curse of Mesopotamia, based on the Newroz legend and written/directed/produced by Lauand Omar, is now available in the US and Canada on TUBI, ROKU, and Prime’s FREEVIE.
👉🏼Horror fans, grab your 🍿, find it on your favorite free platform, and enjoy! 🎬👻
NEW SHORT MOVIE: THE SIGN
written and directed by Melissa Mars
I am thrilled to announce the completion of my latest short film, The Sign, which I wrote and directed. The film tells the story of a woman's jog through the park that turns to panic when she finds herself dialing 911. But things are not always as they seem...
In creating this work, I made deliberate visual choices to advocate for disability awareness, particularly for those with invisible disabilities, a cause very close to my heart. I can't wait to share this with you!
EXIT ZERO HORROR ANTHOLOGY FEATURE FILM
IN DEVELOPMENT!
I am honored to be working alongside my amazing collective of NJ screenwriters, the Garden State Screenwriters, to develop Exit Zero, a horror anthology feature screenplay we created all together.
I this story, a grandfather weaves together eerie tales of New Jersey for his young granddaughter as they drive down the Garden State Parkway towards what waits for them at... Exit Zero.
I am excited to announce that I am officially part of the team of producers and directors actively working to bring this film to life, currently in the development phase.
CONCERT LES RETROUVAILLES
CASINO DE PARIS - NOVEMBER 2023
After 9 years, I reunited with my colleagues from Mozart the Rock Opera, including Florent Mothe who played Salieri, Mozart's nemesis and Rodrigue Janois, who co-signed some of the musical's hits, as well as with my beloved character Aloysia Weber, that I brought to life with passion.
Les Retrouvailles reunited the best of French hit musicals and cast members from The 10 Commandments, The Sun King, Romeo & Juliet, 1789 and Mozart The Rock Opera.
My heart literally beat Bim Bam Boum (title of my solo) in front of a SOLD OUT CASINO DE PARIS. Looking forward to season 2 in September 2024! In the meanwhile check out Ryther's photos.
Long career review interview with La Tribune
3 pages (p12-14) in the World London Filmmakers Magazine. The Last Touch garnered a Gold Selection at the World London Film Festival.
French Interview. I had the honor to give an interview (in French this time) to the prolific French penciller and author of notable comics including MES 2 PAPAS ET MOI [My 2 Dads and Me], LES D’JEUNES [The Youngz]... 🇫🇷~ J’ai eu l’honneur de répondre à 3 questions de Mikl Mayer, le fameux dessinateur et auteur des BDs MES 2 PAPAS ET MOI, LES D’JEUNES (Si vous ne connaissez pas, à découvrir d’urgence!)… On a parlé de MOZART L’OPÉRA ROCK, de “1980”, de mon rôle idéal, du film POLLY...
Long career review interview with La Tribune
RECENT INTERVIEWS
La Tribune, WLFF, We Are Moving Stories...
Check out my recent interviews for blogs and outlets such as Dan's Movie Report, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global... including topics behind the scenes stories of
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John Travolta on From Paris With Love,
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Mozart The Rock Opera
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Or my movie The Last Touch...
To read the interview, click on each picture of the slide gallery (to the left on the desktop version or above if you're on a mobile).
EXIT ZERO SEMIFINALIST AT SCREENCRAFT
HORROR FEATURE SCREENPLAY
I am proud and honored to be part of an amazing collective of NJ screenwriters and we completed together a horror feature screenplay, an anthology where a grandfather weaves together eerie tales of New Jersey for his young granddaughter as they drive down the Garden State Parkway towards what waits for them at... Exit Zero.
We made it to the semifinals of the Screencraft Horror Competition 2023 and are polishing the script in writers' rooms!
AWARD-WINNING SCREENPLAY
MY ANCESTORS' SONG
written by Melissa Mars
I have been honored with a Best Screenplay award at Bridgeport Film Festival 2022, and multiple accolades, second round at Screencraft Film Fund 2022, semifinalist at Hollyshorts 2022 as well as London's Outstanding Screenplays 2023 for my script My Ancestors’ Song, a short drama that tells the poignant story of Nayla Bel, an Algerian-French actress trying to make it in Hollywood while struggling to embrace her heritage.
In a "powerful story" sprinkled with light humor, the story is a reflection on the struggle of integration in a new country while confronting the lack of diversity that exists in an industry rife with stereotypes.
Writing the screenplay provided me a channel to explore my roots and reconnect to my own ancestors. Female Filmmakers, particularly female filmmakers of color, are still carving out their territory and their place in the film industry. I would be honored to represent my Algerian roots by making this film that I'm now developing as a feature. To be followed...
AWARD-WINNING DYSTOPIA:
THE LAST TOUCH ON VIDIVERSE!
written and directed by Melissa Mars
And the winner is...
The Last Touch, “Disturbing”, “Powerful” (ESO network), is a short dystopia I wrote and directed. It has garnered an enthusiastic response at festivals, having won Best Sci-Fi Short at the Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival 2021, Crypticon Minneapolis 2021, Crypticon Kansas City 2021 and Best Social Distanced Production Runner-up at Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival 2021, an Honorable Mention at Atlanta Sci Fi Film Festival 2021 and multiple other nominations at U.K's Unrestricted View Film Festival 2021, Paris Art & Movie Awards 2021 and Stranger Days Independent Film Festival 2021! What an honor and a blessing! And that's not it...
VIDIVERSE a revolutionary streaming platform, created and launched recently by Alex Proyas, acclaimed director who helmed The Crow, iRobot, Dark City, is now the new home of The Last Touch !
Check out all the updates on THE LAST TOUCH WEBSITE.
MY MUSIC IS ONLINE!
All my albums are available on all platforms!!
I have the pleasure to announce that all my albums are finally back on the musical digital platforms such as iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Deezer, Youtube Music... and even on Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook for your reels!!
Discover or Re-discover my pop-electro songs, in French and in English. Type my name in your favorite music platform or click the buttons below...
PERFECT CHAOS - Episode 10
written and directed by Melissa Mars
Totally #stayathome approved & #socialdistancing respected.
I was invited by Anthony Sharpe & Set Apart Pictures to participate to the movie chain Perfect Chaos.
I wrote, directed, edited, and starred in this short film during the lockdown.
I’d like to highlight the fact that I was able to stage myself with my scene partner, respecting the social distancing way beyond the 6 feet requirement, we stayed 10,353 miles apart! From NY to Melbourne…
The new way of filmmaking post-covid?…
I hope you enjoy watching it as much I did making it.
POLLY IS ONLINE NOW
* BEST ACTRESS AWARDS *
The heart-breaking short movie POLLY, for which I had the honor to receive multiple awards for my performance and that garnered also multiple best film and director awards is now available on Youtube. Special thanks to producer Ashla Soter, director Marco Bottiglieri, writer Gary Jones, and the festivals.
Winner Best Actress
Actors Awards L.A, 2019
Festigious, 2019
L.A Cinema Festival of Hollywood 2019
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Nomination Best Actress of the Year
Actors Awards L.A, 2019
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Winner Best Duo
New York Film Awards, 2019
