Beyond Your Imagination is a podcast that celebrates the kick-ass do-it-yourself spirit of independent film. I can’t think of anyone else who personifies this spirit more than this season’s guest, Kelley Baker, aka The Angry Filmmaker. On April 15th, 2024, we are kicking off the season in style with a conversation about how we watch movies, the stories that capture our souls, and how our favorite movies teach us about life, love, madness, and mischief—everything a modern-day filmmaker needs to speak up and stand out.
We will discuss obscure films that more people should see, double features that connect the movies in unique ways, and a healthy mix of documentaries and narratives. We’re even going to talk about Kelley’s films.
Since we’re doing our homework and watching the films before talking about them, the release schedule for this season will be biweekly. We want to make sure we’re not talking out of our ass (although that will happen anyway).
About Kelley Baker
Kelley Baker, aka The Angry Filmmaker, is a filmmaker (obviously) and an author. I first learned about him from a student when I was teaching at a community college years ago: “You need to meet Kelley. Start by reading his books.” The student handed me Kelley’s book Road Dog, and I immediately recognized something in Kelley that I wanted to be around and learn from: a tenacity to tell independent stories in his own way, damn the consequences (and the man).
I’ve interviewed Kelley on Getting Work To Work twice: Interview with Kelley Baker (GWTW84) and “The Gospel of the Independents” with Kelley Baker (GWTW548). And if you scroll back to the first episode of this show, I talked with him and Beth Harrington (another amazing filmmaker) about how filmmaking changes as you get older.
You can learn more about what Kelley’s done over the years on his website and pick up copies of his books while you’re there.