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

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

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.

AFRIM GJONBALAJ

Staff Videographer

Afrim is always ready to throw himself into the ring, whether on a video gig or in his impressive work to attain his black belt in Jujitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. He takes no prisoners on stage and screen in his professional acting career, and his myriad skills inform his videography work.

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. 

VIVIAN KRICH-BRINTON

Company Manager, Senior

Editor, Videographer

Vivian joined Merelis Productions after touring throughout China in The Sound of Music.  As a performer, Vivian has an intrinsic understanding of how an onstage event translates to video.  Her diligent work behind the scenes keeps the company running smoothly in its day to day operations. 

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 & Assistant 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 bar tender. 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.

ANDREW YAMASHITA

Staff Videographer

As an experienced land surveyor/cartographer, Yama has plenty of tripod expertise. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, he drove cross country through 24 states before coming to live in New York, where he loves exploring the world through food.