Years in Business: 16+           Clients Served: 250+         Events Recorded: 3,500+

ANDREW MERELIS

Owner & Chief Videographer

Andrew fuses his passions for business, technology, logistics, and navigating the city to keep all of the gears of Merelis Productions spinning every day. When not in the office or on a gig, he loves to bike the Bronx with his wife and two children.

SOREN BAILEY

Senior Editor & Videographer

Soren has a passion for all things cinema, and has been a videographer and editor for Merelis Productions since 2006.  He brings his affability and easygoing charm to all of his assignments.  In his free time, he makes short films and takes care of his two kids, and sometimes makes short films with his two kids. 

FRANCESCA CAVIGLIA

Staff Videographer & Editor

When not behind a camera or screen, Francesca can be found onstage singing and dancing in diverse styles ranging from opera to jazz to burlesque. She is also a friendly and knowledgeable yoga instructor. 

CONNOR BURNS

Staff Videographer & Editor

Conner brings his passion for photography, love of cinema, and experience in the film and television world to his work as camera operator for Merelis Productions. He regails us with his zany stories of his work as prop master on various reality TV productions.

MIKE GARCIA

Staff Videographer & Editor

Mike has an eye for framing a shot and an ear for making a joke when he performs stand-up comedy in New York City. He is also an avid biker and a rabid foodie, two hobbies he often combines when running errands.

KEVIN DOLFIN

Staff Videographer & Editor

Kevin is a musician, educator, composer, avid backpacker, and amateur food-lover from a small town in Wisconsin. His video editing career was sparked after he staged – and videotaped – a mock Hunger Games that lasted overnight on 40 acres of land. Kevin's passions include traveling, sound design, and fermenting foods (on purpose!).

LOUIE PEARLMAN

Staff Videographer

Louie is a guru of all things counter-culture. He has been a producer, director, performer and teaching artist with The Story Pirates for over a decade, and is currently co-writing a musical in the style of 1950's bubble gum rock.  You may already know Louie, for he is the most famous not-famous person we know.

MARIAH WILSON

Staff Videographer

Another Merelis Productions veteran, Mariah produces television for PBS & National Geographic and directs independent documentaries, most recently on the subject of illegal elephant poaching. She is an adventure traveler who feels equally at home with armed park rangers in the African jungle, eating sushi in Kabul, or videotaping wonderful performances at local schools.

NATALIE MERELIS

Executive Assistant

Natalie is thrilled to be able to lend her myriad skills, talents, and heart to the company and the team on a daily basis. She is also kept quite busy bringing up the next generation of Merelis videographers. 

DANIELLE GLOVIN

Staff Videographer

Danielle is a freelance multimedia artist and producer residing in Brooklyn. She has a background in portraiture, and enjoys capturing events and performances in her community. On weekends, she can be found crate digging at her local record store.

VIVIAN KRICH-BRINTON

Company Manager, Senior

Editor, Videographer

Vivian has worked as an opera singer, stage technician, and transcriptionist, but her real love is musical theatre. In 2008 she toured through China in The Sound of Music. Four years later she joined Merelis Productions full-time. Her diligent work behind the scenes keeps the company running smoothly. 

ELANA FISHBEIN

Staff Videographer & Editor

Elana is our most veteran team member. Not only a fabulous videographer and meticulous video editor, Elana is also a celebrated member of the NYC Improv community, and runs team-building workshops for major corporations.

MORGAN TAYLOR

Staff Videographer & Editor

Morgan loves performing in musical theatre and once wrote a musical in 24 hours while in college. She is currently trying to train her little diva dog to be a service dog, and is teaching herself violin, thanks to Brooklyn's Instrument Lending Library. 

JOHN MILES CODDING

Staff Videographer

John is an intrepid freelance videographer who has worked for Fox Sports GO and LiveX. As a former Uber driver, John shares Andrew's passion for city driving and relishes the chance to navigate to far flung gigs.

ABBY GIBSON

Staff Videographer

On any given weekend Abby can be found selling her popular scented candles at arts and street fairs. She and her girlfriend are taking the world by storm with their gorgeous handmade products by Queer Candle Co. 

LAURA HOPKINS

Staff Videographer

Laura joins Merelis Productions as a skilled dance videographer.  She is also a talented mixologist and bartender. An avid theater fan, she enjoys attending shows in her spare time.

JOHN SANDERS

Staff Videographer

You might catch Sanders working at a bar and coffee shop in Inwood, stage managing, taking photos on actual film, enjoying cars and motorcycles, hiking, or playing guitar. We recommend you ask him about his collection of World War II Russian soldier uniforms and battle reenactments.

RICARDO DAVILA

Staff Videographer & Editor

Ricardo is an actor-writer-editor who enjoys creating stories about environmentalism, spirituality, and colonialism within the sci-fi/fantasy genre. When he’s not working (is he ever not working?) Ricardo enjoys reading, not cooking, playing board games, and forest bathing.  

SAMANTHA COHEN

Staff Videographer & Editor

Samantha is a filmographer with a passion for storytelling and art. She holds two degrees in computer science and worked as a software engineer before transitioning to film. Samantha grew up in Hong Kong and is an avid world traveler.