"Kicking Bird" is the story of Martin "Bird" Johnson, a 17-year old 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 thinks that Martin is his ticket to a college coaching position.  Screening followed by a Questions & Answers session with the filmmaker.

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.  What's wrong with this guy?  In 2002 Kelley sent 100 letters to 100 Friends asking for $100 to fund Kicking Bird.  He raised $5000 and shot for 18 days. Kelley is currently touring the country with Kicking Bird. 
     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!

Advanced Registration Required: $40.00 Regular/ $25.00 w/student ID/ $25.00 for OpenLens Festival Entrant. Register online www.diva.proscenia.net/or by phone

Each entrant is invited to a "Getting To Know You" reception on Saturday, January 13th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. During this reception individuals will have a private showing of this year's jury selected festival program. Kelley Baker, visiting filmmaker and host, will be at the reception to meet and talk with entrants about independent filmmaking.

This is the first of three screening sessions devoted to Jury selected festival program. We are offering multiple sessions in order to accommodate those who want to see this year's selection. The Audience will vote for their favorite film/video during this session. The results will be added to those of the other sessions and the results announced at Sunday's wrap party. General admission: $5. Admission with student school ID or DIVA Membership Card: $3

This the second screening session devoted to the Jury selected festival program. The Audience will vote for their favorite film/video during this session. The results will be added to those of the other sessions and the results announced at Sunday's wrap party. General admission: $5. Admission with student school ID or DIVA Membership Card: $3

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.  Whether you're working with a huge budget, or a non-existent one, sound is the one area of filmmaking that always gets little attention, until the very end.  "We'll fix it in the mix..." is an often heard expression, but what does that mean?  As a sound designer it usually means you're in trouble.  There's never enough money or time to do sound right.  So what do you do?  Do you mix in digital?  Dolby?  How many formats are there and which one is going to give you the most options?  Kelley will share his insights, and show you creative solutions to many sound problems.  He'll also discuss what to do when you have no budget, and how to blow a lot of money when you do have it.

Advanced Registration Required: $40.00 Regular/ $25.00 w/student ID/ $25.00 for OpenLens Festival Entrant. Register online www.diva.proscenia.net/ or by phone