Artist Manifesto

My name is Parker Mellott and I create emotion through the manipulation of imagery. I shock, awe, and liberate the audience's emotion. I externalize my ideas and talents to help others find something new within themselves.

I am a filmmaker

This medium is one I chose not because of it's popularity, but it's totality in utilizing centuries of art techniques to form a canvas unlike any other. From costuming, acting, set design, lighting, cinematography, and editing a world is created for spectators to escape and discover a new outlook on reality, a feat that is unique to the art of film.

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