Melanie A. Ragone

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Producer
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With unfiltered and actionable advice, Melanie's authentic narrative unveils the gritty reality and demands of working on set. She generously passes on her battle-tested wisdom, sharing her vast knowledge of working below the line.

Melanie's must-read debut book is a personal memoir and practical guide, filled with real-world advice and expert insights. She provides an honest and unfiltered look behind the scenes, equipping you to thrive in the elusive world of Hollywood.

So, if you've ever wanted a true insider's perspective on the film industry, look no further.

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Below the Line, a film crew survival guide

Melanie A. Ragone is a seasoned filmmaker and is best known for her work on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2023), Love Simon, (2018), Captain America (2016), and The Walking Dead (2012-2015).

Melanie is a mentor with Women in Film Los Angeles and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Gold Rising Program. She authored her first book in 2024 titled, Below the Line, a film crew survival guide. Melanie resides in Los Angeles.

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Angela Bassett, Florence Kasumba, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong'o, Tenoch Huerta, Alex Livinalli, Michaela Coel, Letitia Wright, Mabel Cadena, and Winston Duke in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

6.7

Camera and Electrical Department(underwater unit, uncredited)

2022

The Walking Dead

8.1

TV Series

Camera and Electrical Department(uncredited)

The Hate U Give

7.5

Camera and Electrical Department

2018

Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Bettany, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Chadwick Boseman, and Sebastian Stan in Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Captain America: Civil War

7.8

Camera and Electrical Department(1st Unit)

2016

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Camera and Electrical Department

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
6.7
- best boy grip: underwater unit (uncredited)
- 2022
The Boys
8.7
TV Series
- assistant technocrane operator
- 2022
Gaslit
7.3
TV Mini Series
- assistant technocrane operator
- 2022
Angelyne
6.0
TV Mini Series
- assistant technocrane operator
- 2022
Shining Vale
7.0
TV Series
- assistant technocrane operator
- 2022
Super Pumped
7.3
TV Series
- assistant technocrane operator
- 2022
Doom Patrol
7.7
TV Series
- grip
- 2019
The Hate U Give
7.5
- best boy grip rigging
- 2018
The Darkest Minds
5.7
- additional grip
- 2018
Tag
6.5
- grip: re-shoots
- 2018
Love, Simon
7.5
- best boy grip
- 2018
Step Sisters
5.5
- grip
- 2018
Den of Thieves
7.0
- grip
- 2018
When the Streetlights Go On
6.6
TV Series
- grip
- 2017
Valor
6.0
TV Series
- grip
- 2017

Producer

Official site
- Official Site
Alternative name
- Melanie Ragone
Other works
Book: "Below the Line, a film crew survival guide" Los Angeles: 7510 Publishing. ISBN 979-8350936872
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