BGG: How did this project come about? When did you first hear about it?
Mei Melancon: A colleague that I had worked with, Ella Hatamian called me up and mentioned a little about the script and asked if I wanted to meet with Mark Netter to discuss the role and what he was looking for. I had been concentrating on producing a project but I thought Mark had a cool idea.
BGG: How long ago was it filmed?
Mei Melancon: Wow. It was a while ago. 2012. Time flies. I really admire all the hard work Mark Netter and his team put into postproduction in the last few years.
BGG: What have you been doing since its completed?
BGG: Have you seen the film with an audience?
Mei Melancon: I did. At Shreikfest in Los Angeles with my boyfriend. I liked watching his reactions and I liked to hear the laughs we got from the audience in places I’d never expect it.
BGG: How much could you relate to your character?
Mei Melancon: A lot in some areas, less in others. There were things that Mark explained to me about her that I would not have seen that way but ultimately worked great in his vision. Nora is an observer, she watches people's behavior and is very in tune with moods. Less about what people say and more about their mannerisms. In that way I am similar to her.
BGG: Do you believe this is where the future is headed? Should we be scared?
Mei Melancon: I don’t know if we should be scared but we should be prepared and aware. Not be blind consumers but know our rights and what we sign up for when we click ‘agree’ at the bottom of those legal disclaimers. Ha. Technology is a blessing and as Nightmare Code shows, can also be a hazard of sorts.
BGG: Do you have plans to work with Mark Netter again in the future?
Mei Melancon: If the right project came up. Sure! I’ve definitely found myself working again with companies and individuals where things went well. You know the dynamic. It’s always nice to see where people are from when you last worked with them.
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