Melissa Saila is an American film and television director, producer, and writer. She is best known for her work on the hit television series, Modern Family, and the films, Our Family Wedding and The Perfect Man.
Saila grew up in Los Angeles, California and attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied film and television. After graduating, she began her career as a production assistant on the television series, Growing Pains. She worked her way up to production coordinator, and eventually became a director.
Saila has directed numerous television episodes, including episodes of Modern Family, The Office, Happy Endings, and Suburgatory. She has also directed for the big screen, directing the films Our Family Wedding and The Perfect Man.
In addition to her directing work, Saila has also produced several projects, including the television shows, The Good Place and The Middle. She has also produced the films, The Perfect Man and Our Family Wedding.
Saila is passionate about creating stories that reflect the diversity of our culture. She has said that her goal is to “create stories that are not only entertaining, but also thought-provoking and inspiring.”
In addition to her directing and producing work, Saila also serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. She is also a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America.
Saila’s work has been recognized with several awards, including an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for her work on Modern Family. She has also received a Directors Guild of America nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for her work on The Office.
Saila is a dedicated and passionate filmmaker who has made a name for herself in the industry. With her diverse body of work and her commitment to creating stories that reflect our culture, she is sure to continue to make an impact in the film and television world.
