I’m William Melton, an Anchorage-based filmmaker, and in this interview I break down what it took to film a remote marine debris cleanup on Montague Island in Prince William Sound, Alaska. I served as Director of Photography on this project, working alongside the incredible teams at Rivers Are Life and Gulf of Alaska Keeper as part of Impact Project 65.
We filmed in one of the most remote environments in Alaska—accessed by boat, inflatable skiff, and helicopter—capturing both the scale of the marine debris problem and the reality of what it takes to remove it.
I’m the owner of Will Melton Media Productions LLC, specializing in documentary filmmaking, environmental storytelling, and remote-location production throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. I work with nonprofits, agencies, and mission-driven organizations to tell grounded, authentic stories in challenging environments.
Will Melton is a Filmmaker and Content Creator based in Anchorage, Alaska and working everywhere.
willl@meltonmediapro.com
William Melton is a filmmaker and the founder of Will Melton Media Productions LLC based in Anchorage, Alaska. With over a decade of experience working in remote environments across Alaska, he specializes in telling real, place-based stories through documentary film, commercial media, and branded content.
He has produced content for independent feature films, government agencies, HULU, and everything in-between. Whether it's planning a backcountry shoot, flying drones over tidewater glaciers, or working closely with clients on the details of post-production, he brings professionalism and adaptability to every phase of the process. In additional to working in Alaska, he has worked on projects all over North and Central America.
He has also serves as Board Member and former Chair of the Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation, supporting conservation and public education efforts throughout the Chugach National Forest.
If you're looking for someone who understands both the creative and logistical sides of production—especially in remote or challenging environments—William is someone you’ll want on your team. He's easy to work with, highly adaptable, and committed to making your story. Whether you're building a campaign, documenting a project, or just exploring ideas, William and his team can help you bring your project to life.