Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Talie is a Brooklyn based actor, writer and producer. She attended the 2018 Austin Film Festival as a Second Rounder with her television pilot script, “The Corinthians.” Based on the true story of a female serial killer avenging sexual and domestic violence, Talie adapted the story from her solo show, “Maison des Reves” which was nominated for three Planet Connections awards and named “Best of London Fringe” including best performance by an actress. Talie penned the supernatural thriller, “The Silo,” and recently won Best Sci Fi/Horror/Fantasy at 2019 Cordillera International Film Festival in Reno, NV. “The Silo” is a Finalist at both 2019 Firenze Film Festival in Italy and 2019 Nashville Film Festival. Talie’s short script ”CareFull,” an abortion thriller set in a crisis pregnancy center, is a Finalist with 2019 Filmmatic Short Screenplay Awards. She is currently writing the feature screenplay for “CareFull” and is in preproduction to shoot the short film. Talie Is a proud member of NYWIFT, NYCWF, SAG-AFTRA and AEA.
 
A movement specialist and fitness professional, Talie has worked in women’s health and fitness since 2002. Working with many special populations, Talie is dedicated to women’s health and wellness at all stages of life.

For more information on “CareFull” and Talie, or to share your abortion art, go to: http://www.taliemelnyk.com or email: carefullthemovie@gmail.com