Melanie Turner

Mel’s career? It’s wild—nearly 200 hours of screen time packed into 27 years, and she’s still going strong. She’s one of those rare producers who can jump between feature films and series drama without skipping a beat, and she’s got the chops to back it all up. Most of her work? International, big and small, always grounded in the gritty, hands-on side of physical production. She doesn’t just show up; she dives right in, probably with a walkie-talkie glued to her hand and a plan for every possible disaster. People in the industry know Mel. Not just her name, but her vibe—she’s the one who builds teams that actually want to work together, keeps the chaos from turning into a dumpster fire, and makes calls that get results. She’s obsessed with clear communication and treating people right, which, honestly, isn’t as common as you’d hope in this business. No matter how massive the project, she somehow keeps things nimble and adaptable, always chasing the best creative and practical results. Magic? Nah, just experience. Look at her credits—Executive Producer on WOLF MAN (2025) and HEART EYES (2025), Co-Executive Producer for SWEET TOOTH (2021-2024), Producer on CHOOSE LOVE (2023) and FALLING INN LOVE (2019). Line Producer for WAR MACHINE (NZ Unit, 2025), THE LETTER FOR THE KING (2020), THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES (2017), SPARTACUS (2010-2013). And that’s just the recent stuff. She’s got her name on everything from LORD OF THE RINGS to PITCH BLACK. Basically, if you’ve watched it, odds are good Mel helped make it happen.