Musical Comedy "Melomaniacs" Q&A with Writer / Director Jackson Brink & Cast hosted by Kenney Fitzpatrick, The Q LGBTQ Creative Network "Melomaniacs" is a toe-tapping eighties jukebox musical comedy short film in which Eileen — a teenage melomaniac with a heart full of tunes —s pends one last unforgettable summer with her best friends Roxie, Phoebe, and Kim. Writer / Director Jackson Brink is an advocate for authentic storytelling and an aspiring voice in the world of filmmaking, with a dedication to crafting narratives that inspire, challenge, and celebrate the human experience. In 2023, Jackson graduated from Lee's Summit West High School, in Missouri. He then attended Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Film and Television. He is currently a sophomore there and is working towards becoming a screenwriter and/or director, among other film interests.

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