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Portrait of Melissa Kiego

Honor Society® member

Melissa Kiego

  • filmmaking
  • Class of 2027
  • Austin, TX

Member since May 2023

About

MJ Kiego is a multi-generational Deaf and queer filmmaker, director, and creative artist dedicated to elevating stories from the Deaf community. Known for her work across short films, television, and major documentaries, she is also a prominent film festival director and advocate for Deaf representation in media.

Education

  • the university of texas at austin

    film and television production

    2022 – Present

Goals and interests

Graduate school interests

Film Festivals, Film production, Digital Media, Media Literacy, Media Advocacy, Youth Filmmaking

Experience

  • Executive Director

    Zankza Project

    Dec 2022 – Present

  • Production Specialist

    Motion Light Lab

    Sep 2019 – Aug 2022

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced