Beyoncé Surprises Friend & Director Melina Matsoukas At AFI

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Melina was being honored for her amazing work with music, tv shows like "Insecure" and more.  She also is the brain behind Bey's videos for “Upgrade U,” “Diva,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Why Don’t You Love Me,” “Move Your Body,” “RUN,” and “Formation." by American Film Institute.
So the Queen tribute another queen during a heartfelt speech.  Beyonce said on stage:

"After over a decade of collaborating with Melina we’ve become family.  In 2005, she managed to shoot five videos with me in three days, creating beautiful imagery with little to no budget. We’ve come a long ways since those days."

"[Melina] is holding up a mirror for people who look like you and me to see ourselves, saying, 'You are beautiful, and your stories matter,'" she added. "She is fearless, no matter the challenges, and believes in breaking stereotypes in the industry, hiring marginalized creators, especially women. As a woman of color, conformity is not her thing. She stays authentic to her roots and femininity in an industry dominated by men. Her drive, vision, taste level, and storytelling is boldly unapologetic."

  Melina even got a super rare IG caption out of Bey:

Melina responded saying:

I love you sis. So overwhelmed by this gesture. You have taught me so much and continue to create opportunities for US. I am not the same voice, creator, filmmaker without you.📎 ... CRITIC ALSO 🖋️ 📜 🗺️ 😂 ... spill TEA ☕ Easy on Shade 💣 🖋️ 📜 COMMENT BELOW