Kelli McNeil-Yellen
Kelli McNeil-Yellen
@kellimcneilyellen.bsky.social
Writer / Producer DARUMA. Slamdance ‘24. Indie Filmmaker. Film marketer + Impact Producer.
Screenwriter and @scholastic author.
Founder of KLA Media Group.
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LATEST: Zohran Mamdani has defeated former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to be elected the next Mayor of New York City.

Live updates as Mamdani Is Elected Next Mayor of New York City
Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa face off in race that could reshape city politics. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.

Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.

They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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LA County Library is partnering with the LA County Dept of Public Health to offer a FREE vaccine clinic for Flu and COVID shots, no insurance required. Friday October 24, 10 AM to 12 noon. Go here for details and to make an appointment:

lacountylibrary.libnet.info/event/14546049
Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 for for All Ages
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 6+ month. Health insurance is not required,...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The juxtaposition of these headlines side by side is simply mind boggling. Read the ALT text for a deeper analysis.
October 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The latest on my Substack:

The Enshitification of Hollywood & The Planned Obsolescence of Streamers: Why This is a Good Thing for Indie Film

#indiefilm #substack #film #filmmaking #tech #hollywood

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Let's Talk About... The Enshitification of Hollywood & The Planned Obsolescence of Streamers: Why This is a Good Thing for Indie Film
The enshittification of streamers is in progress with AI & "safe content." My thoughts on how it impacts indie film & is creating the need for a secondary market in this month's free newsletter.
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October 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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It says a lot that Trump can find $20 billion to bail out Argentina, but won't help the millions of Americans who are in real need at home.

Thank you to former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra for explaining.
October 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Democracy depends on a fearless and free press.

Corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals with many other business interests should not be allowed to control our media.

They cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own financial interests.
September 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Thank you @moviejawn.com and @carmenchloie.bsky.social for this wonderful review of Match In A Haystack! ❤️
August 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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July 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I am so sad #BBCNews decided to paywall people in America. There are few outlets as trusted and unbiased as the #BBC and this decision is going to further the spread of misinformation and the collapse of legacy media. People will simply not subscribe. #subscriptionfatigue
June 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
My Substack about film & marketing & PR is #96 right now on Substack’s top 100
for business. I am a little floored & deeply appreciative that the content has been resonating with people.

Follow it here:

klamediagroup.substack.com

#FilmStack #IndieFilm #IndependentFilm #marketing #pr #filmmaking
Marketing & PR for Indie Films, Creatives & Small Businesses | KLA Media Group | Substack
A publication from KLA Media Group dedicated to supporting independent films, creatives and small businesses from writer/producer Kelli McNeil-Yellen. I'm a 20 year marketing + PR pro who finally made...
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June 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This gives a whole new meaning to the term banana for scale. #bananaforscale
"We cannot build bananas in America" is an all timer
DEAN: What's the tariff on bananas?

LUTNICK: Generally 10%

DEAN: Walmart has already increased the cost of bananas by 8%

LUTNICK: If you build in America, there is no tariff

DEAN: We cannot build bananas in America
June 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Thank you @indiewire.com @harrisonrichlin.bsky.social! My piece on film festivals was their top recommended pick in their Future of Filmmaking article. 🌟🎦
Read their whole round-up here!

www.indiewire.com/p/future-of-...

#FilmFestivals #IndieFilm #IndependentFIlm #Filmmakers #Filmmaking #IndieWire
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May 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
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May 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thrilled to announce I’ll be serving on this year’s jury at #Slamdance! #indiefilm #independentfilm

slamdance.com/2025-jurors/
2025 Jurors – Slamdance
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February 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Thank you @realtimbrennan.bsky.social for this... it meant so much to all of us!
More diversity=better art. My review of DARUMA:

aboutboulder.com/blog/travels...
January 29, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Thank you to KCAL News for having us in the studio today to talk about Daruma movie on #InternationalPersonsWithDisabilitiesDay!

You can rent the movie on Amazon and Apple TV+ now!

www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/v...

#IndieFilm #Filmmaking
How the new movie "Daruma" is making history
Actor Tobias Forrest and Kelli McNeil-Yellen, writer and producer, talk about "Daruma" and its unique portrayal of actors with disabilities, without the disability being part of the story.
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December 4, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Thank you @film-authority.bsky.social not only for this incredible review of #Daruna but for galvanizing me to get busy connecting on Bluesky.
Film Review; Daruma (2024) 4/5
'should punch a hole in the wall that separates those with disabilities from the ignorant who ignore or mock; straight-up, affecting performances and can’t miss, inclusive messaging'
#indiefilm
#filmsky
@kellimcneilyellen.bsky.social
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November 20, 2024 at 11:31 AM
A massive thanks to @hollywoodreporter for this article about Alex and I and our film, Daruma. Rarely have we done an interview about the film where we’ve felt more seen. ❤️ Thank you Abbey White.

www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
‘Daruma’ Writer and Director Duo on Making — and Screening — Their Authentically Cast Disability Indie
Kelli McNeil and Alexander Yellen worked to create an accessible set and ensure authenticity in their story while facing the challenges of securing funding and finding acceptance on the festival circu...
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February 10, 2024 at 7:32 AM