Mel Poole is an esteemed Australian filmmaker, renowned for her impressive directorial and producing skills, as well as her entrepreneurial spirit as the founder of 18 Degrees Films.
Throughout her illustrious career, Mel has garnered significant recognition and acclaim for her work, with a notable highlight being her role as producer on the film "The Suicide Theory", which was awarded the prestigious Jury Grand Prize at the Hollywood Dances with Films festival.
As a director, Mel has demonstrated her versatility and talent, with her film "Sock Buskin" winning the coveted Audience Award at the esteemed St Kilda Film Festival in 2019.
More recently, Mel's film "Dry" has received widespread critical acclaim, taking home several prestigious film accolades, including the People's Choice award at the Australian Independent Film Festival.