A homegrown dreamer that moved away in the midst of college times and other-than-Memphisly exploration, Melissa and family came back out of necessity, but found a different city. People were breathing life into their crazy ideas and that showed hope for making her dream of film making happen. Not in L.A., but in the big 901 instead. First "John's Farm" in 2013 and this year with "The Department of Signs and Magical Intervention" which you can catch at this year's Indie Memphis.

Melissa Sweazy.comJohn's Farm: vimeo on demandDEPT. OF SIGNS AND MAGICAL INTERVENTION TRAILERDept of Signs be shown in the Hometowner Narrative #1 during Indie MemphisNov 4, 6 – 8 PM, at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts

Suggested episode - Erik Jambor

Indie Memphis - tickets!November 3rd - 10th

Indie Memphis connects and inspires indie filmmakers and film-lovers through the unique creative landscape that is the home of the Blues and the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll.This year's festival runs during the evenings of November 3rd through the 10th at Circuit Playhouse & Studio on the Square near in the Overton Square area as well as the brand new Halloran Center in Downtown Memphis right next to the Orpheum. You can go to indiememphis.com for more details, tickets/passes, and a run down on this year's amazing selection of films.