Tell us a bit about your organization and what your specialty is in the film and video space.

Watermelon Pictures is a film production and distribution company rooted in creative resistance, dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through bold, culturally urgent storytelling that entertains, humanizes, and connects audiences across cultures.

What is your organization’s ethos and how does it set you apart from industry competitors?

We champion films that challenge dominant narratives and reflect the lived experiences of marginalized communities, using cinema as a powerful platform for collective imagination, empathy, and a shared, liberated future.

How can people join or learn more about what you do?

Subscribe to our streaming service, Watermelon+, or our newsletter on our website.

What does winning a Telly Award mean to you?

Visibility for the films and filmmakers we champion.

Do you have any advice to other filmmakers based on your career or your team’s approach to work?

Don’t be afraid to speak out. We look for a track record of community organizing, speaking truth to power, and taking principled stands in all our collaborators.