Welcome to Movie Makers! Acting and Movie Making Workshops for all ages

Our Instructors

Melissa Lozoff is the creator/director of Movie Makers. In 2010, Melissa received recognition as a Presidential Scholar Distinguished Teacher, nominated by her Movie Makers student, the award-winning Kelley Katzenmeyer.

Melissa spent nine years in Hollywood as a professional actress. She attended the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and worked regularly on television, including roles in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Jacqui in the prime-time CBS special, Jacqui’s Dilemma, Kim Goldman on E!-Entertainment’s O.J.’s Civil, and a recurring role on Days of our Lives.

In Los Angeles, Melissa also taught theater in a junior high school, worked one-on-one with many young people, and has extensive childcare experience.

Melissa is the primary instructor for every Movie Makers 12-week session, for all acting classes, and for the older group during summer camps.

Josh Lozoff

Josh Lozoff began acting on stage at the age of nine, here in the Triangle. In his teens he began working in front of the camera as the film industry developed Wilmington, NC. After high school, Josh moved to Hollywood and continued his career, working steadily on TV and film for seven more years before moving with Melissa back to his hometown. Josh is a professional magician who performs at private and corporate events around the world. Visit his website here.

Josh also has considerable experience with kids, and spends time each year working with street children in Guatemala. Josh is the primary instructor for the younger group during the summer camp sessions.

Sam Kirkpatrick has been part of the Movie Makers team for several years, beginning as a student in the movie making classes. Sam graduated from East Chapel Hill High in 2007 and now attends the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Sam plans to make a career in the film industry.