Melissa Paduada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Since childhood, Melissa has been telling stories. After attaining a degree in Sociology and Communications Studies and travelling through more than 30 countries, she now uses film to explore patterns of social behaviour and uncover how people create the culture that surrounds them. She recently completed a Documentary Film Production program in Vancouver, but has since returned to her hometown of Toronto to reconnect with her roots and participate in the local visual storytelling process.