Melina Anastasia Psarros is a Greek-American Cinematographer based in Los Angeles. She comes from Rochester, New York, the home of Kodak. ​​​​​​​

 

Melina holds a Bachelor's in Film from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, along with minors in Art History, and French. 

 

She was selected as a participant of the 2026 American Film Institute Cinematography Intensive Workshop.

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​Her experimental visual style is influenced by her background in dance and the fine arts, while her technical knowledge is strengthened by her experience as a prep technician and camera assistant. Melina loves shooting on film and currently works in music videos, commercials, and narrative shorts; her work has garnered millions of views across platforms.

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In her free time you can find her playing backgammon at her favorite coffee shops, on a hike, or walking slowly through a museum reading every label. She loves her black cat Jiji, who is named after her favorite childhood film Kiki's Delivery Service.

 

Melina is able to work locally in Los Angeles and New York City, and is available worldwide.

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