Writing

Melissa was part of the 2024 cohort for the Pacific Screenwriters - Scripted Series Lab, helmed by CBC/ABC/Netflix showrunner Michael Maclennan. She was top finalist in Landed Entertainment's scripted series with her script "Cast Some Light". She currently has her TV series "Boys of Summer" in story development with Joy Productions in Australia and short film/POC "Salty" in production with principal photography beginning in November 2024.
 

She has written short films "Toe the Line" which appeared as the premiere film for Vancouver's Run'n'Gun Saturday session and "Party for 3" a short film shot in Vancouver.

Having filmed proof-of-concept "Salty", in Australia with an award winning crew, Salty is currently in post production and aims to be included in the film festival circuit for 2025/26.

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Former senior editor for Terroir magazine, Melissa interviewed Hollywood actors and international creatives on their craft.

Currently a freelancer for nineeightseven.ca Melissa reviews live music shows and releases, melding her two passions; music & writing, into one.