Melina Matsoukas

Melina Matsoukas is an American director. She is a two-time Grammy Award winner for her "We Found Love" and "Formation" music videos.

Lemonade (2016)

The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Kahlil Joseph  •  Jonas Åkerlund  •  Mark Romanek  •  Dikayl Rimmasch  •  Todd Tourso  •  Melina Matsoukas
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Serena Williams  •  Zendaya  •  Quvenzhané Wallis

The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Kahlil Joseph  •  Jonas Åkerlund  •  Mark Romanek  •  Dikayl Rimmasch  •  Todd Tourso  •  Melina Matsoukas
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Serena Williams  •  Zendaya  •  Quvenzhané Wallis

Queen & Slim (2019)

While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Melina Matsoukas
CAST:  Daniel Kaluuya  •  Jodie Turner-Smith  •  Chloë Sevigny  •  Bokeem Woodbine

While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Melina Matsoukas
CAST:  Daniel Kaluuya  •  Jodie Turner-Smith  •  Chloë Sevigny  •  Bokeem Woodbine

BEYONCÉ (2014)

Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that illustrate the musical concepts conceived during production. Its dark and intimate subject material includes feminist themes of sex, monogamous love, and relationship ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Ed Burke  •  Jonas Åkerlund  •  Hype Williams  •  Francesco Carrozzini  •  Todd Tourso  •  Melina Matsoukas  •  Jake Nava  •  Bill Kirstein  •  Pierre Debusschere  •  Terry Richardson  •  Ricky Saiz
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Jay-Z  •  Drake  •  Frank Ocean

Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that illustrate the musical concepts conceived during production. Its dark and intimate subject material includes feminist themes of sex, monogamous love, and relationship ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Ed Burke  •  Jonas Åkerlund  •  Hype Williams  •  Francesco Carrozzini  •  Todd Tourso  •  Melina Matsoukas  •  Jake Nava  •  Bill Kirstein  •  Pierre Debusschere  •  Terry Richardson  •  Ricky Saiz
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Jay-Z  •  Drake  •  Frank Ocean

You Love Me (2020)

This film unpacks the question. Those who touched this piece have seen the world actively love their art or their athletic achievements, while also seeing the world continually oppress the Black community at large. Beats, the creatives, and the cast joined ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Melina Matsoukas
CAST:  Bubba Wallace  •  Naomi Osaka  •  Lil Baby  •  Janaya Khan

This film unpacks the question. Those who touched this piece have seen the world actively love their art or their athletic achievements, while also seeing the world continually oppress the Black community at large. Beats, the creatives, and the cast joined ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Melina Matsoukas
CAST:  Bubba Wallace  •  Naomi Osaka  •  Lil Baby  •  Janaya Khan

B'Day Anthology Video Album (2007)

B'Day Anthology Video Album is the first video album by American recording artist Beyoncé. It features thirteen music videos for songs from her second studio album, B'Day and its deluxe re-release. Beyoncé shot nine videos for the album, and four pre-filmed videos ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Anthony Mandler  •  Ed Burke  •  Sophie Muller  •  Melina Matsoukas  •  Diane Martel  •  Jake Nava  •  Reinert Olsen  •  Cliff Watts
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Shakira  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams

B'Day Anthology Video Album is the first video album by American recording artist Beyoncé. It features thirteen music videos for songs from her second studio album, B'Day and its deluxe re-release. Beyoncé shot nine videos for the album, and four pre-filmed videos ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Anthony Mandler  •  Ed Burke  •  Sophie Muller  •  Melina Matsoukas  •  Diane Martel  •  Jake Nava  •  Reinert Olsen  •  Cliff Watts
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Shakira  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams

Insecure: The End (2021)

A documentary which follows the cast and crew of HBO’s Insecure throughout the filming of the final season, tracing the show’s cultural impact.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Bland
CAST:  Issa Rae  •  Prentice Penny  •  Yvonne Orji  •  Jay Ellis

A documentary which follows the cast and crew of HBO’s Insecure throughout the filming of the final season, tracing the show’s cultural impact.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Bland
CAST:  Issa Rae  •  Prentice Penny  •  Yvonne Orji  •  Jay Ellis