Equally influenced by the realism of her life as a native New Yorker and the pop cultural alchemy of her early work at MTV, Melissa Silverman’s path to commercial directing was paved by her ability to coax natural, genuine performances out of every type of talent imaginable. From celebrities to traditional actors, standup comedians to improv players—you name it, she’s made them shine, serving up a unique blend of honesty, comedy, and quirk in every spot. On top of her award-winning commercial work, Melissa has recently ventured into longer format projects, including All Over It, a digital comedy series co-directed with fellow MTV alum Ted Pauly and featured on Funny or Die.