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Mella Carron 

BA [Hons] New Media Studies

Mella Carron is a mature student who studied New Media Studies and finished her degree in 2023. While Mella's background and passions focus on music and acting, she was able to expand her skills and developed an interest in working behind the camera, writing her own material, editing and producing short films, podcasts and documentaries. Mella discovered her love of research and interviewing within the course, and felt encouraged to express, create and evolve her skillset. She set up her own business in 3rd Year after taking part in the Enterprise Bootcamp, and launched her business 'Par-Tea At Home' which is an innovative afternoon tea party delivered to your door.

'Madeline' is a 5-minute short documentary encircling the life of Madeline Jay. Mella used a blend of original footage of her life during the 1920s/ 1930s, and new footage captured on an iPhone of Mount Usher Gardens, where Madeline spent her latter years. Written, Directed and Produced by Mella Carron, voiceover by Madeline's son Konrad Jay, with original music by Darragh McGrath.
This video essay was Mella’s thesis project. The project encompassed and queried ‘To what extent does Daniel Craig’s Bond reverse the objectification and sexualisation of the “Bond Girl” character in the 007 franchise?’ Using visuals from the Bond Films throughout the decades.
‘How Johnny Walked The Line’ - a podcast produced, written and edited by Mella, taking a deeper look into the life of Johnny Cash. This Podcast can be listened to on Mella’s Soundcloud Page.
‘Its Not Alway’s Easy’ - a podcast Written, Produced and Edited by Mella. She explored the good, the bad, and the ugly of starting your own business. Mella interviewed Nicholas Deeney on his newly launched health and wellness business Vita Botanica. This Podcast can be listened to on Mella’s Soundcloud Page.
‘Men Are Trash’ - Written, Directed, Edited and Produced by Mella Carron. ‘Men Are Trash’ is a comical short film of a young women creating her perfect man. This short film was produced during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
‘Creating Freedom’ - Written, Directed, Edited and Produced by Mella Carron. ‘Creating Freedom’ is a personal response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, capturing the struggles of change. Original music by Darragh McGrath.

Listen- ‘i before e except after c’ MP3 Read -Investigative Piece PDF

‘To what extent does Daniel Craig’s Bond reverse the objectification and sexualisation of the “Bond Girl” character in the 007 franchise?’

Mella’s research focused on the sexualisation and objectification of the female ‘Bond Girl’ characters in the 007 franchise, centralized on the Daniel Craig Era. Mella’s video essay takes a deeper look into the sexualisation and objectification of women within the franchise, and is available to watch above. Mella presents her opinions on the topic, and discusses whether we will see a change in the characterisation of the ‘Bond Girl’ character.


Listen- ‘i before e except after c’ MP3 Read -Investigative Piece PDF
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