I am in the Newspapers...

Hey Everybody,

I made it in to the The Oregonian and the Portland Tribune on the same day! Check it out!

In the Oregonian I am on the front page of the Living Section, (it’s also posted on www.OregonLive.com). If you want to read Mike Russell’s complete interview with me then you'll have to go to his web site, http://tinyurl.com/23z6kv.

In the Tribune I am on Page 3 of Weekend! Life.

Wait a minute, with all this press I'm not becoming legitimate am I? Heaven forbid!

And why are all these people writing about me…

Because I'm going to be at the Hollywood Theatre on Saturday, January 20th. I'll be teaching...

"Making the Extremely Low Budget Movie" followed by a screening of my "extremely low budget movie" KICKING BIRD. The workshop will take place from 1pm-4pm, with the screening of KICKING BIRD at 5pm. The cost for enrollment in the workshop is $40 and includes admission to the film. Visit www.boxofficetickets.com to enroll now.

On Sunday I am teaching "Guerilla Marketing & Self-Distribution of Your Film" with a rare 35mm screening of BIRDDOG. The workshop will take place from 1pm-4pm, with the screening of BIRDDOG at 5pm. The cost for enrollment in the workshop is $40 and includes admission to the film. Visit www.boxofficetickets.com to enroll now.

You can save some money and enroll in both workshops for just $70. Visit www.boxofficetickets.com to enroll now.

You can also see the movies by themselves, at the regular admission price.

The Hollywood Theatre is at 4122 NE Sandy Blvd.

So come on out to the Theatre, take the workshops, watch the movies, and tell me if I have changed… And please pass this on, I would really like a good turnout.

Later.

Kelley

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A Weekend with the Angry Filmmaker

January 20th and 21st, at the Hollywood Theatre

Film Action Oregon is pleased to welcome independent filmmaker Kelley Baker as he presents two of his most popular workshops at the Hollywood Theatre.

Kelley is known for his work as the sound designer on six of Gus Van Sant's feature films including, MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO, GOOD WILL HUNTING, and FINDING FORRESTER and he designed the sound on Todd Haynes FAR FROM HEAVEN. He has directed three low budget features (BIRDDOG, THE GAS CAFÉ and KICKING BIRD) and 8 award-winning short films.

On Saturday, January 20th he will teach "Making the Extremely Low Budget Movie" followed by a screening of his "extremely low budget movie" KICKING BIRD. The workshop will take place from 1pm-4pm, with the screening of KICKING BIRD at 5pm.

The cost for enrollment in the workshop is $40 and includes admission to the film. Visit www.boxofficetickets.com to enroll now.

On Sunday he will do the workshop "Guerilla Marketing & Self-Distribution of Your Film" with a rare 35mm screening of his film BIRDDOG. The workshop will take place from 1pm-4pm, with the screening of BIRDDOG at 5pm. The cost for enrollment in the workshop is $40 and includes admission to the film. Visit www.boxofficetickets.com to enroll now.

You can save some money and enroll in both workshops for just $70. Visit www.boxofficetickets.com to enroll now.

Making the Extremely Low Budget Feature
In 2000 Kelley Baker set out to make a full length feature film for the sum of $1000. He failed miserably. His budget ballooned up to $4000, (he forgot he had to feed cast and crew), but when the dust finally settled he had completed THE GAS CAFE, a 90 minute DV feature. Along the way he set up a website, shot behind the scenes footage (for a documentary), and made the movie that he wanted to. In 2002 Kelley sent 100 letters to 100 Friends asking for $100 to fund Kicking Bird. He raised $5000 and shot for 18 days. In this workshop Kelley will walk participants through the entire process from scripting through post production. How to get the most for very limited resources, asking the right questions to get free stuff, and working in an atmosphere where people share your vision and put in very long hours for no money, and enjoy it!

KICKING BIRD (2004) is the story of Martin "Bird" Johnson, a 17 year old white trash high school kid who runs. With his Mother in jail, his father gone, one brother in a work camp and his bitter grandfather beating him, there is nothing else to do but run! One day the manipulative high school cross country Coach sees Martin out run his entire team and figures that Martin may be his ticket to a college coaching position. On a budget of $6000 and an 18 day shooting schedule this movie was shot in digital video.

Guerilla Marketing and Self Distribution of Your Film
Independent filmmaking is alive and well, it's independent distribution that is dead. At a time when "independent" films have to have a star and at least a five million dollar budget, how do you get your films seen? Forget Sundance, Miramax, and PBS. These places get hundreds of submissions a year. From wooden nickels and websites, to press kits and reviews Kelley walks you though different ways to get an audience to turn out for your screenings. He challenges you to assess the real market for your film and provides examples of other filmmakers getting their work out, after their films were turned down by traditional distributors. You've already made the thing, what good is it doing sitting on your shelf?

BIRDDOG (1999) tells the story of Harv Beckman, a used car salesman in a trashy part of town who accidentally comes in to possession of a rare 1948 Kaiser automobile, which leads to some disturbing revelations about the facts behind the 1948 Vanport, Oregon flood which destroyed an entire city. Portland, Oregon is the backdrop of this film that explores racism, greed, and class in a very corrupt city. Throw in the local Kiwanis Club and you have a very odd unpredictable film. One critic referred to Kelley's style as "Bruce Springsteen meets David Lynch". This film opened the 2000 Sao Paulo Film Festival in Brazil.

Stick a Fork In Me!

The Holidays are over, and I am done! I hope you all had a Happy New Year, and that 2007 is better than 2006.

Now, let's get on with it!

On January 12th - 14th I will be in Eugene. I am the Head Liner for the Third Annual OPEN LENS SHORT FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL. They will be showing Kicking Bird, (twice), and I'll be teaching two work shops. Making the Extremely Low Budget Feature (Jan 13th) and Sound Design For Independent Films (Jan 14th). Check out their web site http://divamedia.proscenia.net, for more information.

And for those of you in Portland...

I will be at the Hollywood Theatre on January 20th & 21st. On January 20th I will be teaching, Making The Extremely Low Budget Feature from 1-4 PM and then there will be a screening of Kicking Bird from 5-7 PM with a Q& A afterwards. On Sunday January 21st I will be teaching Guerilla Marketing and Self-Distribution For Your Film from 1-4 PM. There will be a screening of my first feature Birddog from 5-7 PM also with a Q & A afterwards. I will be showing one of the rare 35mm prints of Birddog.

For more information and registration for the work shops, you can go to www.hollywoodtheatre.org.

As always, at both events you will be able to purchase DVD's of all of my movies, plus the ever popular Angry Filmmaker T-Shirts! (And in the words of Henry Ford, "You can have any color you want, as long as it is black.")

If you can't make it, tell your friends to go!

Thanks.

Kelley

www.angryfilmmaker.com
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I am the Headliner!!!

THIRD ANNUAL OPENLENS SHORT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL
JANUARY 12-13-14

The Third Annual OpenLens Festival celebrates the spirit of independent video and filmmaking in SW Oregon. Screenings, workshops, and other activities over a three-day weekend bring to Eugene some of the best in regional work by emerging artists. All events are held at the DIVA Center 110 W. Broadway.

EUGENE PREMIER: "Kicking Bird"

Kelley Baker, OpenLens Festival host screens his feature film "Kicking Bird" - a story about Martin "Bird" Johnson, a 17-year old high school kid who, with his mother in jail, his father gone, one brother in a work camp and his bitter grandfather beating him, there is nothing else to do but run! A manipulative high school cross-country coach sees Martin, as his ticket to a college coaching position. 7:00 PM Friday, January 12th. Admission: $5.00 Limited Seating: first-come, first seated. Reception follows Q&A session.

JURIED FESTIVAL SCREENINGS: Showcasing The Independent Spirit

Thirteen short video and film productions selected by the Festival's Jury will showcase the work of emerging SW Oregon artists. Screening Times: 7:00 PM and 9:20 PM Saturday, January 13th and 1:00 PM Sunday the 14th. Audience Choice and Jury Awards will be made at a special invitational "wrap party" at the conclusion of the Festival. General admission: $5. Admission with student school ID or DIVA Membership Card: $3

WORKSHOPS

Making the Extremely Low Budget Film. Portland filmmaker Kelley Baker leads participants through the entire process from scripting through post-production. How to get the most for very limited resources, asking the right questions to get free stuff, and working in an atmosphere where people share your vision and put in very long hours for no money, and enjoy it! 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Saturday, January 13.

Sound Design For Independent Film. As the Sound Designer on Gus Van Sant's films, as well as animated features, network television specials and his own features, Kelley Baker has a unique approach to the Art of Sound Design. Baker will explore what to do when faced with restricted time and resources and how to find creative solutions to the many sound design issues that challenge indie film and video producers.

Cost Per Workshop: $40.00 Regular/ $25.00 w/student ID/ $25.00 for OpenLens Festival Entrant. Register online www.divanow.org or by phone 344-3482. Advanced Registration Required



SPECIAL EVENTS

Best of The Eugene Film Festival Awards Program. A special evening of award winning films from the 2006 Eugene Film Festival held in May will be screened at 7 PM, January 14th. General admission: $5. Admission with student school ID or DIVA Membership Card: $3.

"Getting To Know You" Afternoon For Film and Video Artists (Invitation Only). Each Festival entrant is invited to a "Getting To Know You" reception on Saturday, January 13th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Entrants will have a private screening of this year's jury selected festival program. Kelley Baker, visiting filmmaker and host, will meet and talk with entrants about their work as independent video and film artists.

Festival Awards and Wrap Party (Invitation Only) The festival ends with a wrap party and reception for entrants and invited guests at 4PM on Sunday, January 14th. The winning festival selections will be screened and Festival Host Kelley Baker will make awards. The reception is a time for entrants, guests, and supporters to gather and celebrate the weekend's spirit of independence.

More Information Phone: (541) 344-3482 - Online: divamedia.proscenia.net


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