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Line 1: {{short description\|American screenwriter}} {{Infobox person \| name = Christin Baker Line 16 ⟶ 18: \| known_for = \| notable_works = ''Maybelle'' ~~\| home_town =~~ \| television = \| boards = Tello Films (CEO)<ref name=pocket>{{Cite web \|url=https://pocketmags.com/eu/diva-magazine/march-2016/articles/16231/tello-films \|title=Tello Films \|website=[[Diva (magazine)\|Diva]] \|publisher=Pocketmags.com \|date=March 2016\|accessdate=24 July 2017}}</ref> \| spouse = {{marriage\|[[Deb Mell]] ~~(div.~~ \|2011\|2014)\|end=divorced}} \| awards = Best Director, [[Raindance Film Festival\|London Raindance Film Festival]] \| website = https://www.tellofilms.com }} '''Christin Marie Baker''' is an American producer, director, and screenwriter from [[Nashville, Tennessee]].<ref name=Dupree>{{Cite news \|last1=Dupree \|first1=Jane \|url=https://www.outandaboutnashville.com/story/shes-hot-christin-baker-tello-films/50525#.WXZT_ISGNaR \|title=She's Hot: Christin Baker, Tello Films \|work=[[Out & About Newspaper\|Out & About]] \|date=December 8, 2014 \|accessdate=24 July 2017 \|archive-date=30 August 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830102953/https://www.outandaboutnashville.com/story/shes-hot-christin-baker-tello-films/50525#.WXZT_ISGNaR \|url-status=dead }}</ref> She is the founder and CEO of [[Tello Films]], a [[Streaming media\|streaming network]], production, and distribution company of films and [[web series]] with a [[lesbian]] focus.<ref name=FrostAE>{{cite web\|last1=Frost\|first1=Karen\|title=Tello Films Aims for Lesbian Streaming Domination\|url=https://www.afterellen.com/tv/555713-tello-films-aims-lesbian-streaming-domination\|website=[[AfterEllen]]\|date=March 2, 2018\|accessdate=30 November 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191130151020/https://www.afterellen.com/tv/555713-tello-films-aims-lesbian-streaming-domination\|archive-date=November 30, 2019 \|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Rosenberg>{{cite web\|last1=Rosenberg\|first1=Paula\|title=Meet Tello Films founder, Christin Baker\|url=https://vimeo.com/blog/post/meet-tello-films-founder-christin-baker/\|website=[[Vimeo]]\|date=June 25, 2019\|accessdate=30 November 2019}}</ref> == Early life and education == Baker is originally from [[Indiana]] but grew up in [[Nashville, Tennessee]].<ref name=TFF2016>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.tffmag.com/new-blog-1/2016/1/20/christin-baker\|title=Christin Baker\|work=The Fab Femme Mag\|date=January 20, 2016\|accessdate=3 September 2017\|archive-date=3 September 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903115833/http://www.tffmag.com/new-blog-1/2016/1/20/christin-baker\|url-status=dead}}</ref> She attended [[Middle Tennessee State University]], where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Television Production.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://weareher.com/a-woman-to-watch-tello-films-christin-mell \|title=A Woman To Watch: Tello Films' Christin Mell \|website=HER \|date=April 7, 2014 \|accessdate=24 July 2017}}</ref> In addition, Baker earned a Master's of Organizational Development and Management for Non-Profit Organizations from [[Springfield College (Illinois)\|Springfield College]].<ref name=Triangle2>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.triangle2.com/teammember/christin-baker\|title=Christin Baker\|website=Triangle2 Solutions\|accessdate=3 September 2017\|url-access=subscription\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903073333/http://www.triangle2.com/teammember/christin-baker\|archive-date=3 September 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Career == Baker was interested in broadcast journalism and held an internship at a local station, but after a spell on a movie set as an extra shifted toward film-based storytelling.<ref name=Dupree /><ref name=TFF2016 /> She worked for [[Regency Enterprises\|Regency Productions]] in [[Los Angeles]], before moving to a television credits position with the [[Writers ~~Guild of America\|Writer's~~ Guild of America]]. She worked for the [[YWCA USA\|YMCA of the USA]], overseeing the arts and humanities programs.<ref name=Triangle2 /> In 2007, Baker co-founded [[Tello Films]] as an open platform that supported filmmakers who made content for the lesbian community.<ref>{{Cite web\|last1=Brown \|first1=Annie \|url=https://taggmagazine.com/tello-films-christin-baker-clexacon/ \|title=Tello Films Founder Christin Baker Talks ClexaCon, LGBTQ TV \|work=Tagg Magazine \|date=February 13, 2017 \|accessdate=24 July 2017}}</ref> The site moved to a premium subscription service in 2009 and Baker started producing and directing content for it.<ref>{{Cite magazine \|title=The Producers Guild is proud to welcome the following new members, who have joined the Guild since December, 2014 \|magazine=Producer by \|page=42 \|date=April 21, 2015}}</ref> == Personal life == Baker married [[Deborah Mell\|Deborah ("Deb") Mell]], an American politician from [[Chicago]], in 2011.<ref name=Huff2011>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/31/state-rep-deb-mell-weds-w_n_943391.html \|title=Illinois Rep. Deb Mell Marries Longtime Partner Christin Baker In Iowa (VIDEO) \|website=[[HuffPost]] \|date=August 31, 2011 \|accessdate=24 July 2017}}</ref><ref name=GoPride>{{cite web\|title=State Rep. Deb Mell makes Illinois history with same-sex marriage\|url=http://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/21824244 \|website=GoPride.com\|date=August 31, 2011\|accessdate=30 November 2019\|archive-date=16 November 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116040152/https://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/21824244\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=Byrne>{{Cite web \|last1=Byrne \|first1=Dennis \|url=http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2013/10/a-loving-response-to-deb-mells-beautiful-homage-to-her-wife/ \|title=A loving response to Deb Mell's beautiful homage to her wife \|website=[[ChicagoNow]] \|publisher=[[Tribune Publishing]] \|date=October 23, 2013 \|accessdate=24 July 2017 \|archive-date=29 May 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529060141/http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2013/10/a-loving-response-to-deb-mells-beautiful-homage-to-her-wife \|url-status=dead }}</ref> They divorced in 2014.<ref name=Manchir>{{Cite news\|last1=Manchir \|first1=Michelle \|url=~~http~~https://~~articles~~www.chicagotribune.com/2014-/07-/04/~~news/chi~~ald-~~alderman~~deb-mell-~~divorce~~announces-~~twitter~~her-~~20140703_1_deb~~divorce-~~mell~~on-~~christin-baker-dick-mell~~twitter/ \|title=Ald. Deb Mell announces her divorce on Twitter \|work=[[Chicago Tribune]] \|date=July 4, 2014 \|~~accessdate~~access-date=24 July 2017}}</ref><ref name=Korecki>{{cite news\|last1=Korecki\|first1=Natasha\|title=Deb Mell says her same-sex marriage is over: 'Divorce is painful'\|url=http://politics.suntimes.com/article/chicago/deb-mell-says-her-same-sex-marriage-over-divorce-painful/thu-07032014-354pm\|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]\|date=July 3, 2014\|accessdate=30 November 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101224749/http://politics.suntimes.com/article/chicago/deb-mell-says-her-same-sex-marriage-over-divorce-painful/thu-07032014-354pm\|archive-date=November 1, 2014 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> ==Filmography== Line 73 ⟶ 74: \| {{yes}} \| \| Short film<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Piccoli\|first1=Dana\|title="Alice and Iza" brings a sweet and steamy one-night stand to life\|url=https://www.bellamediachannel.com/alice-and-iza-brings-a-sweet-and-steamy-one-night-stand-to-life/\|website=[[Bella Books\|Bella Media]]\|date=January 24, 2019\|accessdate=30 November 2019\|archive-date=19 October 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019123125/https://www.bellamediachannel.com/alice-and-iza-brings-a-sweet-and-steamy-one-night-stand-to-life/\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last1=Kleffner\|first1=Katherine\|title=The Bi Line: Alice & Iza @ClexaCon Feature from @kleffnotes\|url=https://thenerdygirlexpress.com/2019/03/26/the-bi-line-alice-iza-clexacon-feature-from-kleffnotes/\|website=Nerdy Girl Express\|date=March 26, 2019\|accessdate=30 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last1=Gilchrist\|first1=Tracy E.\|title=A Lesbian Hookup Is Explored in Guinevere Turner Starrer Alice & Iza\|url=https://www.advocate.com/film/2019/1/29/lesbian-hookup-explored-guinevere-turner-starrer-alice-iza\|work=[[The Advocate (LGBT magazine)\|The Advocate]]\|date=January 29, 2019\|accessdate=1 December 2019}}</ref> \|- \| 2019 Line 87 ⟶ 88: \| {{yes}} \| \| <ref>{{cite web\|title=Season of Love\|url=https://www.seasonoflovemovie.com/\|website=Tello Films\|date=2019\|accessdate=30 November 2019\|archive-date=29 November 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129141306/https://www.seasonoflovemovie.com/\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last1=Shields\|first1=Judy\|title=Season of Love – The First Ever Holiday Rom-Com For LGBTQ+ Women\|url=https://www.thehollywoodtimes.today/season-of-love-the-first-ever-holiday-rom-com-for-lgbtq-women/\|website=The Hollywood Times\|date=October 4, 2019\|accessdate=30 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last1=Gilchrist\|first1=Tracy E.\|title=Season of Love Is a Love Actually for Queer Women\|url=https://www.advocate.com/film/2019/11/15/season-love-love-actually-queer-women\|website=[[The Advocate (LGBT magazine)\|The Advocate]]\|date=November 15, 2019\|accessdate=30 November 2019}}</ref> \|- \| 2020 Line 95 ⟶ 96: \| {{yes}} \| \|- \| 2021 \| ''[[Christmas at the Ranch]]'' \| {{yes}} \| {{yes}} \| {{yes}} \| <ref>{{cite web\|last1=Valero \|first1=Richard \|title=Christmas at the Ranch Writer/Director Christin Baker Interview \|url=https://musiccitydrivein.com/2021/12/02/christmas-at-the-ranch-writer-director-christin-baker-interview/ \|website=Music City Drive-In \|date= December 2, 2021 \|access-date=18 March 2023}}</ref><ref name=Tangcay>{{cite magazine\|last1=Tangcay \|first1=Jazz \|title=Filmmaker Christin Baker Launches New Production Company With Tello Distributing \|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/lgbtq-christin-baker-production-company-1234971916/ \|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)\|Variety]] \|date=May 13, 2021 \|access-date=18 March 2023}}</ref> \|- \| 2022 \| ''Merry and Gay'' \| {{yes}} \| \| \|- \|} Line 189 ⟶ 203: \| {{yes}} \| \| <ref>{{cite web\|last1=Wadding\|first1=Megan\|title=Maybelle\|url=https://echomag.com/maybelle/\|website=Echo Magazine\|date=December 8, 2015\|accessdate=30 November 2019}}{{Dead link\|date=October 2022 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last1=Gilchrist\|first1=Tracy E.\|title=WATCH: Lesbian-Themed Web Series Maybelle Depicts First Love and Desire\|url=https://www.pride.com/web-series/2015/12/08/watch-lesbian-themed-web-series-maybelle-depicsts-first-love-and-desire\|website=[[Pride.com]]\|date=December 9, 2015\|accessdate=1 December 2019}}</ref> <br /> Nomination: [[International Academy of Web Television]] award for Best Writing (Bridget McManus), Best Original Score (Karman Kregloe)<ref>{{cite news\|title=Two projects of lesbian-owned tello Films nominated for honors\|url=http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Two-projects-of-lesbian-owned-tello-Films-nominated-for-honors/60475.html\|work=[[Windy City Times]]\|date=September 22, 2017\|accessdate=30 November 2019}}</ref> <br /> Won: [[Raindance Film Festival\|London Raindance Film Festival]] award for Best Director (Christin Baker)<ref name=Raindance>{{cite magazine\|last1=Wise\|first1=Damon\|title=Raindance Film Festival Reveals Winners of Web Fest Competition\|url=https://variety.com/2016/digital/global/raindance-film-festival-winners-web-fest-competition-1201876197/\|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)\|Variety]]\|date=October 3, 2016\|accessdate=30 November 2019}}</ref> \|- \| 2016 Line 238 ⟶ 252: \| {{yes}} \| \| Nomination: [[Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series ([[Mindy Sterling]])<ref name=Emmy2017>{{cite web\|title=69th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners\|url=https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2017/outstanding-actress-in-a-short-form-comedy-or-drama-series\|website=[[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]]\|date=2017\|accessdate=30 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=Emmyfirst>{{cite web\|title=Tello Films Becomes First Lesbian Network to be nominated for an Emmy Award\|url=https://www.theindiesource.com/cnt/2455/Tello-Films-Becomes-First-Lesbian-Network-to-be-nominated-for-an-Emmy-Award/\|website=Indie Source\|date=November 15, 2017\|accessdate=30 November 2019}}{{Dead link\|date=October 2022 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> \|- \| 2017–2018 Line 277 ⟶ 291: {{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Christin}} [[Category:21st-century American ~~women~~LGBTQ people]]▼ [[Category:21st-century ~~LGBT~~American ~~people~~women writers]]▼ [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:American television producers]] [[Category:American television writers]] [[Category:~~Lesbian~~American lesbian artists]] [[Category:American lesbian writers]] [[Category:~~LGBT~~American ~~producers~~LGBTQ screenwriters]] [[Category:~~LGBT~~LGBTQ ~~screenwriters~~film producers]] [[Category:LGBTQ television producers]] [[Category:Lesbian screenwriters]] [[Category:American women television producers]] [[Category:American women television writers]] [[Category:Screenwriters from 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