Mélanie Lameboy is Cree from Chisasibi, Quebec, and she loves making short films. Spending time at home in the North with her family is a priority for her. She loves the creative avenue filmmaking gives her and she uses her creativity to raise awareness about issues she feels should be highlighted. She has always been passionate about documentary film, which she sees as a way of speaking out and sharing her truth. Mélanie has made two films with Wapikoni: Every Dog Has a Story, about stray dogs in her community, and Northern Comfort: A Drive Around Town. Mélanie seized the opportunity and signed up for online courses in documentary filmmaking. She will continue to create short films.