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A.G. Melkom's groundwork in visual articulation formed early on through the medium of oil on canvas, when at age 16 she completed the first of three critically acclaimed solo exhibitions in abstract expressionism at New York's Burgos Gallery. Embodied in a 19-year career in film, commercials, music videos, and industrial films are Melkom's unique capabilities for using diversity in creative modes of expression, and her ability to interweave varying artistic mediums.

An alumnus of New York's celebrated High School of Music and Art; Melkom completed her formal education in Paris at Sorbonne's elite L'Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, with continuing studies in architecture at L'Ecole Penningham.

While studying in Europe, Melkom again received critical recognition; this time from the European art world following two widely applauded one-woman exhibitions in Paris; "Le Matin De L'Esprit" and "Le Temps Gris." She continued to draw the attention of European collectors with her revolutionary presentation of "Le Neon Pop Internationale", the first and only open-air exhibition of giant neon logo billboard displays, representing the works of 34 companies from 11 countries. Melkom was to then become director of acquisitions for La Galerie de Pop Art; shortly after accepting this directorship, La Galerie Heim appointed Melkom as their museum liaison for classical period art. Melkom finished her academic work in fine arts and graphics, and after she completed her certificate in architecture, she returned to New York and began formal film training through the DIrector's Program at the School of Visual Arts. During this period she wrote a daily art column, "At The Galleries," for the York Times newspaper, and frequently freelanced for Art News Magazine.

Melkom returned to Europe in the early 90's to develop English animation shorts for Pearce Studios in London. She later worked with Hampden Gurney Studios, Mayfair Advertising, and Ginger Films, adding production expertise to her writing and animation credits.

Melkom made her film directing debut in 1992 with "Splinters," which appeared on WDR in Germany, Pathe' Norsk in Denmark, and the BBC.

In the mid-90's, Melkom re-entered New York's creative market as a production coordinator for Kasper Productions, and as production manager for Madison Films. Melkom later line produced commercials and industrials for the DayBreak Organization and Gateway Productions. After several years of producing and working in development with Skyline Productions, Sungroup Films, and EPO Films in New York, Melkom established in 1996 her independent production company, GAMfilm Productions. Melkom also created projects in association with Filon Productions, Kleindl Films, and Siomin Films.

GAMfilm Productions also developed syndicated regional and national marketing campaigns, on-air promotional spots; internationally syndicated and pay-TV music videos, and industrials.

Documentaries filmmaking shortly followed with "Brother Cain," whose subject matter focused its attention on domestic homicide; later continued by another major effort, "Black on White," an expose on racial injustice in the music video industry.

In 2000 Melkom focused her attention towards her long time interest in directing and producing commercially successful music videos and commercials. Melkom had the opportunity to direct a video release distribution for Tele-Communications in Canada, "Trials of Love," a story of struggle between a grieving father driven to murder for the retribution of his son's suicide and the legal system.

Melkom advanced her vision of integrating her writing skills with her artistically eclectic approach by producing two national public service media campaigns, which were unique in their content's depth and emotional appeal, and in their use of artistic diversity in presentation. During this period Melkom also produced, "La Grande Finale," a teleplay about near-death experiences and a suicide pack among three men dying from AIDS that aired on Canadian Broadcasting; "E - Reality," a 30- minute television strip focusing on the continuing psychological and physical influences that politics, media activity, and the arts and sciences have on the way we experience the reality of our daily lives; and "Portraits In Obsession," a documentary on pathological relationships that focuses on women who become emotionally involved with serial killers.

For five years, Melkom resided in Paris, France, working on a documentary series entitled, "Le Pouvoir De l'esprit" (Power of the Mind) for Channel M6 Television; a science series unraveling the unusual emotional, intellectual, and inexplicable mental mysteries of human thought and behavior.

Melkom continues to work in production in Los Angeles with GAMFilm Productions. She just completed directing, writing and producing "Watch Over Me," a documentary and PSA for The Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury, and most recently directed "POZ Forward," a documentary on newly diagnosed individuals with HIV.

Melkom has also taught moviemaking at UCLA.