Press Releases | One-Pagers
Hi there! I'm Kelly N. Barahona, a New York City lady in her mid-20s with a whimsical written voice.
I'm a grant writer with tons of ambition and gusto.
Animation has a soul (or an "anima" for the 1/2 Italian like me). Writing about happenings in the animation world -- films to screenings to panels -- is a passion of mine.
Working in the non-profit sector is my bread and butter and I hope to put my writing skills to good use!
Press Releases | One-Pagers
A one-pager describing an online educational tool for K-12.
Hope Dental Clinic press release
Press release for 2019 Best of Fest
Podcasts | Videos
Bonjour mes amis, and welcome back to Le AFA Podcast! This time we join Evan Vernon, Yvonne Grzenkowicz and Kelly Barahona to discuss this year's Animation First French Animation Festival. Held annually by FIAF- French Institute Alliance Française in New York City, the festival has celebrated the best in French animation for the past five years.
In the latest episode of the AFA Podcast join Evan, Yvonne and Kelly as they discuss their experiences at the 2021 Animation First French Animation Festival which took place online this February. They talk French animation and focus on titles including feature films Calamity Jane and Josep which had their US premieres at this year's festival.
On this week's AFA Podcast Yvonne is joined by Nina and Kelly to talk about their experiences at the Animation First French Animation festival in New York ( 0:01). They also discuss the importance of festivals for animation. We also bring you their reactions recorded live at the festival itself (0:33).
Letters to Individual Donors | Grant Cover Letters | Letters of Intent
A cover letter for AOE to use when submitting grant proposals.
Individual donor letter for TROT's donor campaign
Articles
Kelly N. Barahona writes on Pete Docter's latest animated feature, now streaming on Disney Plus. CAUTION: THIS REVIEW HAS SPOILERS FOR THE FILM. "This isn't the ocean," said the little fish. "This is water. What I want is the ocean." No, the above quote isn't a deleted scene from Finding Nemo.
Kelly N. Barahona reports on the U.S. Premiere of The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily, the Lorenzo Mattotti art gallery display, and Lorenzo Mattotti in conversation with Françoise Mouly, all of which took place at the Animation First Festival 2020 on February 7-10, 2020.
Kelly N. Barahona reports on Brazen, an upcoming animated French cartoon series, and the corresponding work-in-progress panel, both of which occurred at the Animation First Festival 2020 from February 7-9. Adapting a book is not brand-new territory in the animation world. A lot of movies, shorts, and cartoon shows are based on pre-existing literature from poems to graphic novels.
Kelly N. Barahona reports on the U.S. Premiere of The Prince's Voyage and the Q&A with the filmmakers, which took place at the Animation First Festival 2020.
Kelly N. Barahona, ANNY Correspondent, was on site for the 4th ANNY Best of Fest. Here is her coverage of the two day festival.
In most cities if not towns of a certain size in the U.S., a grand display of fireworks for the Fourth of July is part of the celebration of America's birthday. But just how loud are the fireworks people have come to expect every summer?
Instagram/Social Media Projects
A social media project for Pentacle's seminar on Instagram marketing. This 2-slide PDF shows an example of Instagram posts that Creative Outlet could do to promote events/programs.
A social media project for Pentacle's seminar on Instagram marketing. This 6-slide PDF shows an example of a Giving Tuesday Instagram Story that Creative Outlet could do.
Websites | Blogs
(Blogger's note: Hey, I didn't die, I swear! Things have been going on in my life that I had to take control of. I have been watching movies throughout these past few months, I just haven't posted any reviews for any of them yet, haha.
Welcome to my English 35600 Writing Portfolio! If the Romantic era of literature is to be considered one that encapsulated a wide array of emotions, sensations, and experiences, then I suppose one could consider me a Romantic poet aspirant. Admittedly, I have hardly begun my journey as a writer of any sort.