Living OverSeas TV
about
Jim Kellett
Producer and Director
Six-time Emmy Award winner, Jim Kellett has also won national awards for his directing “Spotlight on Travel” and was Production Manager for the Vacation Channel. Jim graduated with a degree in Electronic Media from Missouri State and a master's degree in TV and Film from Syracuse University in New York. He has been an avid world traveler and is now living a nomadic lifestyle capturing stories for the Living Overseas video series. When he’s not traveling you can find him enjoying the outdoors and editing video in Denver, Colorado.
Ian Kellett
Director of Photography
Ian Kellett’s camera credits include work for National Geographic, The Discovery Channel and “The Invisible War” which received an Oscar Nomination for Best Documentary in 2014. He has been nominated for 7 Emmy Awards with 2 wins under his belt.
Lissa Hamblen
Writer
Lissa Hamblen is a 30- year television news journalist working in Springfield, MO at the CBS affiliate, KOLR. She began her career while still in college, pulling Associated Press wire for reporters, editing and learning to produce newscasts when they still used typewriters with big print! Her first big story as a producer was the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion in 1988. She was producing a noon broadcast at age 23 and learned quickly how the world can change in seconds. While she still works in the hustle of a newsroom, she hopes to one-day snowbird her way to an exotic location. For now, she has to be content bringing- to- life these enchanting locations and educating you a bit as you make your own plans.
Noah Smith
Video Editor
Noah is a filmmaker who has lived in the beautiful state of Colorado since 2002. He has been working on films since 2012 and began studying film at the University of Colorado Denver in 2014. Since beginning in film he has been a part of several shorts in Colorado, as well as creating engaging promotional films. Noah joined Living Overseas in 2016 and enjoys editing the beautiful footage we shoot around the world. "
Laurel Harris
Voice-over Actress
Laurel Harris is an actress and voice-over talent who loves working from her home voice-over studio in Los Angeles. For over two decades, she has been the voice of notable radio and television campaigns, TV station branding and feature documentaries. On camera, she has worked alongside such powerhouse actors as Jane Seymour, Willem Dafoe and more. When not performing or writing, you'll probably find her hiking and exploring wide, unknown spaces...including some in her kitchen! For more, visit laurelharris.com
Rachel Alena
Voice-over Actress
Rachel Alena is a voice talent, singer/songwriter and on-camera talent who has been seen and heard across the world on hundreds of commercials, tutorials, games, movies and much more. She is the voice of Cinderella in Disney children toys. Rachel is also the narrator for Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Alliance Residential and Shnucks Grocery employee trainings across the country. She has voiced books for bestselling authors and is currently the voice of ‘The Mommy MD Guides.’ Rachel is the lead singer/songwriter of the popular band ‘Rachel & The Ruckus’ based out of Boulder, Colorado. She was a session singer in Los Angeles and is an award winning songwriter.
Film and Television Awards:
Director, Kids on Art , Community/Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Community/Public Service from the National Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences Heartland Chapter.
2015 EMMY AWARD WINNER
Director, Allie's Story , Short Documentary
Best Youth/Teen Program/Feature from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Heartland Chapter.
2011 EMMY AWARD WINNER
Director, Uninterrupted - Divorce Client - 18th Judicial District
Best Single Spot in Community / Public Service (PSA) from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Heartland Chapter.
2010 EMMY AWARD WINNER
2010 TELLY AWARD Best Public Service Announcement
2010 TELLY AWARD Best Public Service Campaign
2010 COMMUNICATOR AWARD Best Campaign
Producer / Director, Uninterrupted-Teen Issues, Client - The Network DC
Best Public Service - Campaign from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Heartland Chapter.
2008 EMMY AWARD WINNER
2008 GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMING AWARDS - 1st PLACE, Visual Arts
2008 GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMING AWARDS - 1st PLACE, Promotional Video Campaign
Producer / Director, Douglas County Master Plan Client - The Network DC
Best Program Promotion - Single Spot from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Heartland Chapter.
2008 EMMY AWARD WINNER
2008 GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMING AWARDS - 1st PLACE, Program Promotion
Producer/Director/Editor, Victorian Cycles - Wheels of Change, feature documentary
BRECKENRIDGE FESTIVAL OF FILM 2005
BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL – New York City
HEARTLAND EMMY NOMINATION, Historical Documentary
EMMY AWARD WINNER, Heartland Chapter, Campaign
Producer/Director, Man on the Medal – Dick Durrance, feature documentary
HEARTLAND EMMY NOMINATION, Historical Documentary
BRECKENRIDGE FESTIVAL OF FILM 2004
ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY SCREENING
Wheeler Opera House
Executive Producer, F-Stop
2006 HEARTLAND REGION EMMY NOMINEE, Youth/Children’s Program
Producer /Director/Editor, Colorado Outdoors
2005 HEARTLAND REGION EMMY NOMINEE, Program Feature
Executive Producer, The Mouse That Roars
2004 HEARTLAND REGION EMMY NOMINEE, Informational/Instructional Program
Producer /Director/Editor, Kids Talk
2003 HEARTLAND REGION EMMY NOMINEE, Youth/Children’s Program
Producer / Director, Douglas County Television, various programs
15 NATOA AWARDS, National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors
BEST SHORT FILM PROMOTING RECREATION, National Recreation and Parks Association
4 TELLY AWARDS
BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY, 2004 Moondance International Film Festival
Creator/Producer/Director, Chadder’s Adventure Series
Broadcast on national television
FILM ADVISORY BOARD EXCELLENCE AWARD
DOVE FAMILY APPROVED SEAL AWARD
ANGEL AWARD
4TELLY AWARDS
Producer/Director, Sing & Play Music Video Series
COMMUNICATOR AWARD OF DISTINCTION
FILM ADVISORY BOARD EXCELLENCE AWARD
DOVE FAMILY APPROVED SEAL AWARD
ANGEL AWARD
TELLY AWARD
WORLDFEST HOUSTON AWARD
Director of Photography, The Visit, short film
New York University Film Festival, OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN EXPERIMENTAL FORM
New York University Film Festival, FACULTY COMMENDATION AWARD
Producer/Director, Lake Atitlan Medical Project fundraising videos
Resulted in the building of the Hospitalito Atitlan in Guatemala
Producer/Director, Video companion to the following textbook: Communication for Business and the Professions Textbook
by Patricia Hayes Andrews: Wm. C. Brown Co., Publishers, Sixth edition is accompanied by a 75-minute videotape
Co-Director, Co-Editor, Pre-School Teacher Training, (4-Volumes)
CROWN AWARD FOR ADULT CURRICULUM
Co-Producer, Gun’s Eye, a feature-length motion picture film
INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION with RCA/COLUMBIA
Producer/Director, The Late Night Horror Show
BROADCAST SERIES
Director, Spotlight, a regional half-hour travel program
TELLY AWARDS
Commercial and Promotion Awards:
Producer/Director, Fox Kids Club Malibu Baby Promotion
TELLY AWARD
Producer/Director, Mike Malibu, Kids Club Host
American Advertising Federation, CITATION OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Producer/Director, Clean the Screen Promotion
ADDY AWARD
Director/Cinematographer, London Crest Commercial
Best Cinematography, ADDY AWARD
Producer/Director, Herrman’s Fab Fall Sale
ADDY AWARD
Producer/Director/Animator, Kids Club Sponsors
Special Effects, ADDY AWARD
Producer/Director, Herrman’sBuildingCenter
Animation, ADDY AWARD
Producer/Director, Mike Malibu
Video/Film Effects, ADDY AWARD
Producer/Director, KDEB-TV Self Promotion
ADDY AWARD
Producer/Director, Legends Commercial
MERIT AWARD
Producer/Director, Apogee Films Animation
MERIT AWARD
Editor, Director of Photography, Videographer or Audio Designer on more than 50 various awards not listed here.