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Christin Marie Baker (born April 28) is an American producer and screenwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.[3] She is the founder and CEO of tello Films, which produces and distributes web series with a lesbian focus.
Christin Baker | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Christin Mell |
| Occupation(s) | Producer and screenwriter |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
| Employer | Tello Films |
| Notable work | Maybelle |
| Board member of | tello Films (CEO)[1] |
| Spouse | Deb Mell[2] (div. 2014) |
| Website | https://www.tellofilms.com }} |
Early life and education
Baker is originally from Indiana but grew up in Nashville, Tennessee.[4] She attended Middle Tennessee State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Television Production.[5] In addition, Baker earned a Master's of Organizational Development and Management for Non-Profit Organizations from Springfield College.[6]
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.[7][8]
She worked for Regency Productions in Los Angeles, before moving to a television credits position with the Writer’s Guild of America. She worked for the YMCA of the USA, overseeing the arts and humanities programs.[9]
In 2007, Baker co-founded tello Films as an open platform that supported film-makers who made content for the lesbian community.[10] The site moved to a premium subscription service in 2009 and Baker started producing and directing content for it.[11]
Private life
Baker was married to Deborah Mell, an American politician from Chicago.[12] The couple divorced in 2014.[13]
References
- ^ "Tello Films". 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
- ^ Byrne, Dennis (2013-10-23). "A loving response to Deb Mell's beautiful homage to her wife". Retrieved 2017-07-24.
- ^ Dupree, Jane (2014-12-08). "She's Hot: Christin Baker, Tello Films". Retrieved 2017-07-24.
- ^ "CHRISTIN BAKER". TFF MAG. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
- ^ "A Woman To Watch: Tello Films' Christin Mell". 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
- ^ "Christin Baker | Triangle2 Solutions". www.triangle2.com. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
- ^ "SHE'S HOT: Christin Baker, Tello Films". Out & About Nashville. 2014-12-08. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
- ^ "CHRISTIN BAKER". TFF MAG. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
- ^ "Christin Baker | Triangle2 Solutions". www.triangle2.com. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
- ^ Brown, Annie (2017-03-13). "Tello Films Founder Christin Baker Talks ClexaCon, LGBTQ TV". Retrieved 2017-07-24.
- ^ "The Producers Guild is proud to welcome the following new members, who have joined the Guild since December, 2014". Producer by. 2015-04-21. p. 42.
{{cite magazine}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Illinois Rep. Deb Mell Marries Longtime Partner Christin Baker In Iowa". Huffington Post. 2011-08-31. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
- ^ Manchir, Michelle (2014-07-14). "Ald. Deb Mell announces her divorce on Twitter". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2017-07-24.