COLLEEN
KELLY
POPLIN
FILMMAKER AND EDUCATOR
Families Can Be Together Forever (2016)
Follows the filmmaker's journey out of the Mormon church—a journey unexpectedly aligned with the birth of her daughter. The film depicts the pregnancy from start to finish while exploring the emotional and spiritual weight of leaving Mormonism, its effect on the mother she hopes to become, and its effect on the mother who raised her. The full film is available to view online.
- Best Creative Producing, It's All True Documentary Festival
- Semi-Finalist, Atlanta Docufest
- Official Selection, The Block Film & Art Festival
- Official Selection, Female Filmmakers Film Festival
- Conference Selection, University Film & Video Association
The Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters (2015)
Archival footage from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reveals some startling views of Mormon women. Sourced from over forty years of LDS General Conference.
- Official Selection, Yoni Fest
- Official Selection, Contained Shorts Festival
- Official Selection, ArtWalk Festival
- Official Selection, It's All True Documentary Festival
- Gallery Exhibition, Minneapolis College of Art & Design
Motherhood (2015)
Observational documentary explores the division of domestic labor as experienced by a young heterosexual couple and their twin toddlers.
Motherhood (2015)
Observational documentary explores the division of domestic labor as experienced by a young heterosexual couple and their twin toddlers.
Sealed (2010)
Autobiographical radio documentary explores divorce and its lingering effect on children. Two decades after their parents' separation, four siblings reflect on the aftermath.
Autobiographical radio documentary explores divorce and its lingering effect on children. Two decades after their parents' separation, four siblings reflect on the aftermath.
The Sunday Sound (2010 - 2015)
In August of 2010, I challenged myself to create a 60-second sound composition each day of the month. I called it The Daily Sixty. Those one-minute dailies eventually became weeklies called The Sunday Sound. All compositions are available via News. Here are some favorites.
In August of 2010, I challenged myself to create a 60-second sound composition each day of the month. I called it The Daily Sixty. Those one-minute dailies eventually became weeklies called The Sunday Sound. All compositions are available via News. Here are some favorites.
For Something to Be Beautiful, It Must Make Sense (2008)
Experimental sound composition inspired by Morton Feldman.
Experimental sound composition inspired by Morton Feldman.
God Be With You 'til We Meet Again (2008)
Multi-part vocal performance of the classic hymn written in 1880.
Multi-part vocal performance of the classic hymn written in 1880.
Noon is Midnight (2008)
Experimental sound composition.
Experimental sound composition.
Padre Celestial, dime, ¿estás ahí? (2008)
Experimental sound composition.
Experimental sound composition.
Being in a Man's Circle (2005)
Learning from some straight white men.
Learning from some straight white men.
Early Work
All pieces made with the tools available: VHS camcorders, Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Powerpoint, and MiniDV cassettes.
All pieces made with the tools available: VHS camcorders, Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Powerpoint, and MiniDV cassettes.
Titanic Remake, Starring Barbie and Ken
Colleen Kelly, 13 years old
Colleen Kelly, 13 years old
Stanford University vs. Seventeen Magazine
Colleen Kelly, 20 years old
Colleen Kelly, 20 years old
The Second Shift
Colleen Kelly, 19 years old
Colleen Kelly, 19 years old