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Co-Creators. Filmmakers. Partners in Life and Purpose.
Husband-and-wife duo Eric Melendez and Abigail Torres Melendez blend their creative talents and shared mission into Somos Society, an evolving docuseries chronicling the unsung voices of the Puerto Rican community in Philadelphia. Through intimate storytelling and visual documentation, they preserve the personal histories and cultural contributions of a community often left out of the public record.
She Who Holds the Frame
Abigail Torres Melendez is a Philadelphia-based videographer and graduate of Albright College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Kensington neighborhood, Abigail has nearly 30 years of experience telling stories through film and video.
Her passion for capturing community voices began at just 16, when she helped produce the award-winning short documentary Kensington Through Our Eyes. That early project, focused on the shifting landscape of her own neighborhood, ignited a lifelong commitment to visual storytelling rooted in place, identity, and resilience.
Abigail has worked as a photojournalist for 69 News Edición en Español and Univision 65, and continues to freelance across the U.S. and Latin America. Her work has taken her to Puerto Rico, Ecuador, and Mexico, always with a lens focused on people, culture, and impact.
As co-creator of Somos Society, she’s proud to help preserve and amplify the untold stories of Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community, creating an ever-growing visual archive of lives lived with purpose, pride, and legacy.
He Who Shapes the Story
Eric Melendez is a Philadelphia-based filmmaker with over 13 years of experience in video production. A self-taught artist raised in the Fairhill section of the city, Eric developed his visual voice through years of hands-on work across music videos, commercials, and live events.
With a deep appreciation for cinematic composition and storytelling, Eric’s work is driven by emotion, atmosphere, and authenticity. His journey from grassroots projects to professional-level productions reflects a passion for the craft and a strong sense of purpose, bringing underrepresented voices and stories to the forefront.
As co-creator of Somos Society, Eric brings his talents as a director, editor, and producer to each episode, shaping stories that are visually powerful and community-rooted. His commitment to preserving the legacy of everyday people through film reflects a belief that all stories, especially those from overlooked neighborhoods, deserve to be seen and remembered.
Thank you to everyone who has shared memories, supported our mission, or helped keep our history alive. This project is possible because of you.