Melissa Mostyn's blog
Melissa Mostyn-Thomas is a writer, journalist, visual arts practitioner and first-time deaf mother. She is embarking on a journey as a film-maker and scriptwriter inspired by her baby daughter Isobel. She blogs about her new adventure.
Melissa Mostyn thinks reverse psychology could be the way to go
Whatever we think of The Silence (see DAO review), at least it has given me a little more film-maker’s insight into how some hearing people might still perceive deaf people. Not that I...Comments: 0
Melissa Mostyn gets a few words of advice, while her muse becomes disabled
I cannot help but laugh at the irony of what I am about to write. Isobel, my muse, has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. It is a peculiar twist of fate that the main source of inspiration for my...Comments: 3
Melissa Mostyn pitches at Deaffest
Last month saw me pitching for the 2010 Ben Steiner Bursary - a sum of £5000 awarded to a Deaf film-maker to make a 15-minute film in time for Deaffest 2011 at Wolverhampton's...Comments: 14
15 June 2010
Melissa Mostyn's film project: How it began
Isobel has been melting hearts ever since she was born. She has occupied my mind ever since she began occupying my womb. Isobel is my muse and the inspiration for my new venture. At 37...Comments: 3