Mark A. Nobles is a sixth-generation Texan. Born on Fort Worth’s infamous Jacksboro Highway, Mark proudly claims blood and kinship with Thunder Road’s gamblers, outlaws, and wastrels. His work has ...view moreMark A. Nobles is a sixth-generation Texan. Born on Fort Worth’s infamous Jacksboro Highway, Mark proudly claims blood and kinship with Thunder Road’s gamblers, outlaws, and wastrels. His work has appeared in or been published by Cowboy Jamboree, Sleeping Panther Review, Crimson Streets, Cleaver Magazine, Curating Alexandria, The Dead Mule School of Southern Literature, Gimmick Press, Haunted MTL, Road Kill Vol. 4, and other publications. He has produced and/or directed three feature documentaries and several short, experimental films. Mark lives in Fort Worth but hopes to die in the desert. He loves his two dogs, two daughters, and Texas, but not necessarily in that order. He can be found and followed on Facebook @ Flyin' Shoes Films.
Kelley Baker is the Angry Filmmaker. He’s written and directed three fulllength features (Birddog, The Gas Café, & Kicking Bird), eight short films, and quite a few documentaries. His films have aired on PBS, Canadian and Australian television, and have been shown at Film Festivals including London, Sydney, Annecy, Sao Paulo, Sundance, and Edinburgh. He was the sound designer on six of Gus Van Sant's films including, My Own Private Idaho, and Finding Forrester. He’s the author of Road Dog, and The Angry Filmmaker Survival Guide: Part One & Part Two. A Portland, Oregon native he spent 7 years touring America in a used mini-van with a giant Chocolate Lab named Moses, showing his films at art house theaters, universities, and even biker bars. Bother him at www.angryfilmmaker.com. view less