Melina Matsoukas
Film director · 2 films (2016–2019)
Melina Matsoukas is a director whose work here spans Lemonade (2016) to Queen & Slim (2019), across music and documentary. All 137 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Melina Matsoukas is an American director. She is a two-time Grammy Award winner for her "We Found Love" and "Formation" music videos.
Born 14 January 1981 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Directing style
Matsoukas builds a tense, lonely atmosphere by pairing eye-level camera angles with a shallow depth of field, keeping the focus tightly locked on subjects primarily framed in medium shots. Her lighting relies heavily on natural sun and practical sources, shifting seamlessly between daytime exteriors and night settings where streetlamps and indoor fixtures pierce the darkness. The visual tone is defined by a cool, desaturated color grade and stark black-and-white sequences, punctuated by a palette of earthy forest greens, muted ochres, and sudden, vibrant bursts of rust and fiery orange.
Films directed by Melina Matsoukas
About Melina Matsoukas
When was Melina Matsoukas born?
Melina Matsoukas was born on 14 January 1981 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
What films has Melina Matsoukas directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Lemonade (2016) and Queen & Slim (2019).
Search every frame of Melina Matsoukas’s films
All 137 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Melina Matsoukas — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.