Videography
My videography services include everything from sports reels and team promos to daily YouTube videos, interviews, and short films. I’m passionate about digital storytelling and creating videos that engage, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.
DIRECTED BY ALANA COSTNER
In Love
In Love is a short film about a young girl consumed by an intense crush on a boy named Jonathan. What begins as innocent admiration gradually spirals into something far more unsettling. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that her feelings go beyond mere infatuation, revealing an unhealthy obsession that blurs the lines between love and control.
directed by Alana Costner
So what do you actually do?
So What Do You Actually Do? is a mockumentary that follows a group of college media majors as they explain what their work really is. Through interviews and exaggerated everyday moments, the film shows the creative chaos, goals, and pressures behind the major, offering a funny and honest look at how these students think, work, and plan their futures.
DIRECTED BY ALANA COSTNER
Skin
Skin is a short film about a college girl's feelings of insecurity as she deals with a growing pimple.
LANA INTERVIEWS
Lana Interviews is a recurring segment on my YouTube channel where I interview people live at events. Each episode captures quick, fun conversations with attendees, letting them share their personalities, stories, and reactions in the moment. The segment highlights the energy of the event while showing genuine, unfiltered interactions.
Social Media
I create a wide variety of social media content, ranging from short-form videos to promotional and branded visuals. My work includes making TikToks, reels, and clips that are fast-paced and audience-focused, as well as producing promotional videos and brand photography for events, businesses, and personal brands. I handle everything from shooting and editing to styling and uploading, always making sure the final content fits the platform and captures the message clearly. Through this variety, I’ve learned how to adapt tone, pacing, and visuals depending on who I’m creating for and what their goals are.
@BuiltbyMelanin on Instagram and Tiktok
Behind the Scenes
I operate behind the scenes with a strong focus on understanding and meeting each client’s specific needs, offering professional photography, videography, or a combination of both as part of a comprehensive creative process. My approach is flexible and tailored to each project, ensuring that every visual element is thoughtfully captured and aligned with the overall vision.
Together, we’ll bring your vision to life.