Kelly N. Barahona

GRANTS, WRITING, RESEARCHING, REPORTING

United States

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!

Portfolio

Press Releases | One-Pagers

Podcasts | Videos

AFA: Animation For Adults : Animation News, Reviews, Articles, Podcasts and More
02/24/2022
The AFA Podcast 165: Animation First: French Animation Festival 2022

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.

AFA: Animation For Adults : Animation News, Reviews, Articles, Podcasts and More
2/27/2021
The AFA Podcast 158: Animation First French Animation Festival 2021

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.

AFA: Animation For Adults : Animation News, Reviews, Articles, Podcasts and More
02/26/2020
The AFA Podcast 136: Animation First and Animation Festivals

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

All Our Energy (AOE)
05/04/2020
AOE Grant Cover Letter

A cover letter for AOE to use when submitting grant proposals.

Articles

AFA: Animation For Adults : Animation News, Reviews, Articles, Podcasts and More
01/27/2021
Finding Your Spark: Reflections On Pixar's 'Soul'

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.

AFA: Animation For Adults | Animation News, Reviews, Articles, Podcasts and More
02/18/2020
[Animation First 2020] 'Brazen' : Shorts and Panel Discussion Overview

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.

AFA: Animation For Adults | Animation News, Reviews, Articles, Podcasts and More
10/23/2019
Highlights from the 4th ANNY Best of Fest

Kelly N. Barahona, ANNY Correspondent, was on site for the 4th ANNY Best of Fest. Here is her coverage of the two day festival.

Hearing Health Foundation
06/27/2017
Turning Fourth of July Into a Science Lesson

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

Websites | Blogs

Anima of Animation
09/22/2019
Anima of Animation

(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.

Kelly Barahona's English 35600 Portfolio
Kelly Barahona's English 35600 Portfolio

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.