Vision
Bringing the world to you…Abuela Luna Pictures has produced award-winning films, Emmy-nominated television productions and numerous commercial videos shot across North America, Europe, Asia and South America.
"Mellars’ films present passionate musics and beatific visuals…"
- CineSource
"A sensual film, rich and colorful"
- Houston Chronicle
"Hugely inspirational… The fine camera work captures rich colors… Vivid splendor…"
- The Huffington Post
"Mellars traveled south on a seven-year odyssey in South America to film Tango Illusions."
- San Francisco Chronicle
film festivals and television
International Acclaim
Global Audience
Abuela Luna films have screened to acclaim across the globe: From New York to London, Berlin to Toronto, Washington to Rome.
Emmy-Nominated
Our San Francisco Emmy-nominated TV productions have aired to diverse audiences across the US and abroad.
Premiere Venues
The Indian Embassy with the Smithsonian, Oxford, Cambridge, US Navy Memorial, The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Award-Winning
Joshua Dylan Mellars has been feted with numerous awards: “a masterful filmmaker who blends music, imagery, poetry and narrative….”
Introducing
The Abuela Luna team
Joshua Dylan Mellars and Sofia Englund have collaborated on diverse works, from drama “Shakespeare in the Shadows” to social documentary “Building a Better Society.” Their productions have aired on television nationwide and been feted at film festivals and distinguished venues around the world.