kelly phelan

obituary for filmmaker:

Black and white photo of a person's face partially illuminated, with intense gaze and hair slightly visible.

A look of the past.

Book he wrote before death:

The Holy Fuckle.

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People sitting in a dimly lit bar or cafe, watching something intently. Front person wears glasses and a sweater, with a pint of beer on the table.
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Upon moving to NYC,

He started his own Youtube channel:

“Kelly Says Things”

Laurel wreath design with text 'Official Selection WHOOPS film festival' in the center.

Kelly loved to sing karaoke, he would always sing that one super fast song by Eminem- “Rap God”

Avatar Kelly

starting in Roosevelt island 2014:

He made his own film festival called “WHOOPS” & had his festival screening at Williamsburg’s Videology in Brooklyn.

Mid 2010’s.

Black and white screenshot of a YouTube video page featuring a man with a beard and glasses playing an acoustic guitar. The video title is "23 WITH BRACES" by "Kelly Says Things." The page includes video details, views, and related video suggestions.
A young man with glasses, blonde hair, and light skin standing by a river in an urban park, with city buildings in the background during the daytime.
A man with glasses and a beard, wearing a black puffer jacket, holding a coffee cup in an urban street with parked cars and tall buildings.
A young man with glasses and a beige polo shirt sitting indoors with two parrots perched on his shoulders, one green and the other grey, in a room with a green wall and a black and white cityscape poster.
A young man with glasses sleeping on a couch in a cluttered room, with bottles and a bowl on a nearby table, a large cityscape poster on the wall, and various items including paper towels and a remote control in the foreground.
Three young people relaxing on beds in a room, with one woman smiling at the camera, a man in glasses lying with headphones on, and another person playing guitar.
A small dog with closed eyes lying on a brown couch, appearing relaxed and content.
Film Credits Resume

Film Credits Resume

Page with title "The Holy Fuckle" and dedication "To Christopher Hitchens, who I hoped would have approved."
Architectural floor plan of Full Sail University second floor at 517 S. Semoran Boulevard, showing various rooms including open office spaces, conference rooms, reception, and elevator area.
A bike rack with signs that read 'Funny how things change when someone's parents are here' and 'This is not a bike rack. Chain your bike in front of your house,' with a small purple bike lock attached.