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.
22 September 2011
While CODA makes its TV debut, Melissa Mostyn-Thomas reflects on an extraordinary journey
Discussing my maternal role on a disability arts blog may seem odd – and possibly tiresome for those who have been following it ever since I began my film-making adventure - but I think...Comments: 2
22 February 2011
Melissa Mostyn-Thomas is challenged by the business of casting
For a while I seemed to be wading through a sea of young blondes. But it’s not what you think. Casting is the biggest challenge I am facing right now, especially now my story has settled into...Comments: 0
25 November 2010
Melissa Mostyn-Thomas is torn between film-making convention and arthouse
Writing a script is SO HARD. Recently I received a report from an independent script editor contracted by Neath Films. While his feedback was great – he thought my idea had a lot of potential...Comments: 1
28 October 2010
Melissa Mostyn-Thomas gets selected for Zoom 2011
ONE DAY TO DEADLINE. I'm all ready to go with my pitch pack for Zoom 2011 and the online showreel promised by a friend still hasn't materialised. I decide to put the Vimeo channel link on the...Comments: 0
23 July 2010
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
6 July 2010
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
18 June 2010
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