Kelly is a sought-after speaker, panelist, and story consultant for major Hollywood studios, top production companies, writers’ unions and guilds, and a variety of educational and tech organizations. With a rich background in writing for both the stage and screen, animation and felt, Kelly engages audiences with his deep insights and comic anecdotes. He is celebrated for his enlightening talks on storytelling, story structure, writing for animation, writing for puppets, writing for anyone who will pay you, as well as origin stories, mythology, and the enchanting world of folk and fairy tales.

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