Yael Melamede is the co-founder of SALTY Features, an award-winning, independent production company based in New York City whose goal is to create media that is thought-provoking, vital, and enhances the world. Melamede’s documentary credits include 1341 FRAMES OF LOVE AND WAR (2022), the Steven Spielberg six-part series WHY WE HATE (2019), WHEN I WALK (News & Documentary Emmy Award Winner, 2015), (DIS)HONESTY—THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES (2015), INOCENTE (Academy Award Winner, Best Doc Short, 2013), and MY ARCHITECT (Academy Award Nominee, 2004). Yael was an architect before becoming a filmmaker and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.