Camille Summers-Valli is a filmmaker and photographer known for her work in fashion and documentaries. She and actor Charles Melton share a daughter and split their time between Paris and Los Angeles.

Key facts
- •Summers-Valli was born in Bangkok and raised in Nepal.
- •She graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2014 with a degree in Video Art.
- •Her documentary Big Mountain premiered in collaboration with the ICA and MoMA.
- •Melton confirmed in an August 2026 interview that he and Summers-Valli are married.
- •The couple announced the birth of their daughter in March 2026.
Camille Summers-Valli is a multidisciplinary filmmaker, director, and photographer whose career spans music videos, fashion campaigns, and documentary film. She and actor Charles Melton have kept their relationship private, though Melton confirmed in 2026 that the couple married and welcomed their first child, a daughter, earlier that year.
Professional Career and Accolades
Summers-Valli has collaborated with major brands and publications, including The New York Times, Burberry, and Hermès. Her work in fashion filmmaking includes Burberry’s Highgrove Gardens campaign. She is also recognized for her documentary work, notably her 2015 project Big Mountain, which explored the lives of Navajo families in Arizona. The project involved years of immersion in the community before filming began and premiered in collaboration with the ICA and MoMA. Her directing work has received multiple honors, including a Grand Prix at the Ciclope Festival and Music Video of the Year at the 2023 U.K. Music Video Awards. In 2022, Ad Age named her a Director to Watch. Summers-Valli studied Video Art at Central Saint Martins, graduating in 2014, and has had her films screened at festivals such as Cannes Lions and Sheffield Doc/Fest.
Personal Life and Relationship
Summers-Valli and Charles Melton have maintained a private relationship. In January 2026, Summers-Valli announced her pregnancy on Instagram, followed by the couple sharing news of their daughter’s birth in March 2026. Melton publicly referred to Summers-Valli as his wife in May 2026 while accepting the Gold Artistic Achievement Honor at the Gold Gala. The family currently splits their time between Los Angeles and Paris.
Timeline
- 2014Summers-Valli graduated from Central Saint Martins.
- 2015Summers-Valli released her documentary project Big Mountain.
- January 2, 2026Summers-Valli announced her pregnancy via Instagram.
- March 2026The couple announced the birth of their daughter.
- May 9, 2026Melton referred to Summers-Valli as his wife during the Gold Gala.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Elle.



