10/12/2011

RR: Stephen Seidel IMDB Fresh Face, May Mercy Lie Review

Renegade Reporting's (@RenegadeRptg) host Stephen Seidel (@StephenSeidel) is currently featured as one of 21 actors, as IMDB's Fresh Face, an esteemed honor in the entertainment community. 

May Mercy Lie, the short film produced by Seidel's Renegade Reporting, as well as Aaron Courseault's F Filmz, recently was reviewed by world renowned Emmy broadcaster and documentarian, Bob Jimenez, for Latino Weekly Review. View Link Here. As quoted by Jimenez, "Producer/Writer Stephen Seidel not only walks us into this moral cobweb, he plays the injured man with nerve tugging reality. His eyes are open one minute and closed the next: Seidel's metaphor for seeing either light or darkness."


Jimenez goes on to say, "May Mercy Lie is unmistakable in what it asks: Is mercy killing necessary and moral? Cleverly, Seidel don't answer us, choosing to end his short film in two ways. The audience makes its own choice, one that Seidel, by film's end, convinces us may not be simply circumstantial."

Please Tweet @StephenSeidel @RenegadeRptg or @MayMercyLie if you'd like more information about a screener, or a screening party.

Stephen Seidel's Renegade Reporting has covered red carpets, films, events, and many more. Seidel always asks the questions that need to be answered to make an impact, but listening is what he does best. Support local filmmakers and arts programs, to aid in the creative mind infiltration of our youth, both tomorrow's visionaries and today's renegades. Find the renegade within you, and step outside the box-office. -Stephen Seidel, Renegade Reporting

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10/05/2011

Renegade Reporting: Jordi Vilasuso on All My Children Finale

Renegade Reporting's (@RenegadeRptg)  with Stephen Seidel (@StephenSeidel) reported live from City 35 Programming's LA Business Today with Jordi Vilasuso on the ending of All of My Children, and the beginning of a new era.

Jordi is a daytime Emmy award winning actor (Guiding Light), who returned to All My Children as Griffin Castillo. His return, was cut off short by the ending of an era, All My Children ended after 40 years on September 23rd. Stephen Seidel was there the day he shot to capture his feelings. In addition, the industry is changing, with twitter, fan interaction, and the internet. Shows are being developed with story lines that will appease both the viewers, but also allow for fans to have say in the outcome. 

If the fans want something bad enough, the producers will most likely listen.... Hint Hint Hint Hint. Jordi still has a few years left on contract, so let's get AMC, streaming online so you can watch WHAT you want, WHEN you want it. Tweet Jordi @JordiVilasuso and @StephenSeidel with hashtag #TakeBackAMC

Stephen Seidel's Renegade Reporting has covered red carpets, films, events, and many more. Seidel always asks the questions that need to be answered to make an impact, but listening is what he does best. 

Support local filmmakers and arts programs, to aid in the creative mind infiltration of our youth, both tomorrow's visionaries and today's renegades. Find the renegade within you, and step outside the box-office. -Stephen Seidel, Renegade Reporting

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Renegade Reporting: Huff Post (You Made A Difference, Weird News)

Renegade Reporting's (@RenegadeRptg)  with Stephen Seidel (@StephenSeidel) was featured twice in the past month on the Huffington Post.

The first was a man on the street interview with Cain Motter about his Credit Card Artistry. That premiered in the HuffPost's Weird News Section, and highlighted the video we made for him. 
In addition, a video I created was featured on Huff Post for the You Made a Difference Campaign, started by close friend, Leslie Needleman and Scott Janssen, which thanks teachers for their diligent work within the educational process. My video was for my AP Calculus H.S. teacher, Mr. Perry, who not only studied with Jaime Escalante, an inner city LA teacher whom the movie 'Stand and Deliver' documented, but also instructed me about lifelong investing. In addition, Jerry Penacoli and many inspirational journalists have joined. Make a video for your favorite teacher too! View Article. 
Stephen Seidel's Renegade Reporting has covered red carpets, films, events, and many more. Seidel always asks the questions that need to be answered to make an impact, but listening is what he does best. 

Support local filmmakers and arts programs, to aid in the creative mind infiltration of our youth, both tomorrow's visionaries and today's renegades. Find the renegade within you, and step outside the box-office. -Stephen Seidel, Renegade Reporting
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8/06/2011

Renegade Reporting: Manny Perez at Maya Indie Film Series with 'Forged'

Renegade Reporting's (@RenegadeRptg)  with Stephen Seidel (@StephenSeidel) reported live from Hollywood's Sunset 5 for Maya Indie Film Series Screening of William Wedig's 'Forged', starring and produced by Manny Perez.  

Wiliam Wedig's film, 'Forged', won for best film at the HBO Presents, 2010 New York International Latino Film Festival. Wedig has worked with Manny Perez in the past, such as a recent film distributed on DVD, 'La Soga', directed by Wedig's close friend, Josh Crook. Renegade Reporting's Stephen Seidel, had the opportunity to work as an actor with Wedig, on his directorial debut film, 'Rise of the Dead', available on Netflix and online from Lions Gate Entertainment. Forged is also on Facebook.

Stephen visited the screening at the Laemmle Sunset 5 to interview Manny Perez. This dark, gritty and compelling film was shot in Scranton, PA, where the blue-collar backdrop leads nicely to the overall tone. Emmy nominated actress, Margo Martindale, as seen on 'Justified', gives a raw and organically empathetic portrayal of an abused mother in need. Manny Perez's character, Chuco, never ceases to amaze me with his ability expose himeself, even in his most intimate and gut wrenching moments. In addition, David Castro, who plays Chuco's son Machito, is also extremely engaging to watch, exuding an element of magnetic stillness.

Stephen Seidel's Renegade Reporting has covered red carpets, films, events, and many more. Seidel always asks the questions that need to be answered to make an impact, but listening is what he does best. 

Support local filmmakers and arts programs, to aid in the creative mind infiltration of our youth, both tomorrow's visionaries and today's renegades. Find the renegade within you, and step outside the box-office. -Stephen Seidel, Renegade Reporting

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6/28/2011

Renegade Reporting: Movieville Film Festival, May Mercy Lie Debut

Renegade Reporting's (@RenegadeRptg) first produced film, May Mercy Lie  (@MayMercyLie) premiered at the 1st Annual Movieville Film Festival, and Stephen Seidel (@StephenSeidel) reported live from Sarasota with interviews by ABC 7, as well as a write-up in the Bradenton Herald. 


Renegade Reporting's film, May Mercy Lie (View Here, password: joshuatree), was both nominated for Best Short Film and impressive in its debut. For more information view www.MayMercyLie.com or @MayMercyLie.

Stephen Seidel's Renegade Reporting red carpet rendezvous hit the nail on the head once again. Stephen's reporting style, as quoted by ID Imaging PR's Sharon Jimenez delivers, "Real questions for real people, but always leaves us wanting more." Simply Delicious by Cheryl cupcakes glazed the red carpet to make the night, twice as nice, with some pretty neat sweets. Sorry Mom, but these cupcakes took the cake, and made my mouth melt in a barrage of July 4th fireworks. 

The founder of the 1st Annual Movieville Film Festival, Alan J. Bailey, gave Renegade an indepth look at what it takes to succeed as a filmmaker. Also, Mad Men's Emmy award winning Sound Mixer, Peter Bentley, shared the sounds that most affect his life, as well as his take on Jon Hamm. Lastly, Stephen Seidel's edutainment style, combines laughter with love, to discover how the local Sarasota community will rival that of LA or NY, with such attributes as the largest green screen in the US, courtesy of Sanborn Studios. 
 

Support local filmmakers and arts programs, to aid in the creative mind infiltration of our youth, both tomorrow's visionaries and today's renegades. Find the renegade within you, and step outside the box-office. -Stephen Seidel, Renegade Reporting

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6/15/2011

Renegade Reporting's May Mercy Lie, Nominated for Best Short Film

Renegade Reporting's first produced film, May Mercy Lie  (@MayMercyLie) has been nominated for Best Short Film in the 1st Annual Movieville Film Festival. See the World Premiere on June 18, 2011 at 2pm in Sarasota, FL. Tickets Here

@RenegadeRptg and @StephenSeidel will be flying in from the Left Coast, and will be renegade reporting, red carpet crawling, and making moves on the Right Coast, aka the 'East'. Hope to see you there. 

Here is the Press Release for May Mercy Lie's World Premiere and Best Short Film Nomination:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
Please Contact:  Icon Imaging, Sharon Hardee Jimenez, 310-409-3306 enzah@aol.com

MAY MERCY LIE NOMINATED FOR 2011 BEST SHORT FILM AT MOVIEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!

(MAY MERCY LIE IS A SHORT FILM ABOUT LOVE, LIFE, AND THE BOND OF BROTHERHOOD!  TWO YOUNG MEN FACING A DECISION NONE OF US WOULD EVER WANT TO MAKE!)
LOS ANGELES- June 14, 2011

Stephen Seidel debuts his first self-produced, acted, and written short film May Mercy Lie at the Movieville International Film Festival.   The short film was shot in California’s beautiful desert outside Los Angeles at Joshua Tree National Park.  www.maymercylie.com

The short film directed by Aaron Courseault, starring Stephen Seidel and Matthew Kevin Anderson, World Premieres at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, Theater A on June 18, 2011 at 2pm.
May Mercy Lie was inspired by true events about two lifelong friends as they struggle with their unavoidable destiny, leaving only a prayer for mercy.

Stephen Seidel is an actor/producer/and film TV reporter known for his very funny and smart interviews with Hollywood’s top celebrities and the young and hopeful generation of filmmakers who work every day to make it in ‘Tinseltown.”  Stephen Seidel is a familiar voice rising ever stronger in the entertainment industry.  The owner and founder of www.RenegadeReporting.com  the actor/writer/producer/editor is well known interviewer with devotion for storytelling in any medium. 

Stephen Seidel can be reached at Stephen@StephenSeidel.net.  To arrange for an interview please call 646-373-1956. WILL BE ATTENDING MOVIEVILLE FILM FESTIVAL AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS.   Stephen Seidel is a member of the board of directors of www.bringhollywoodhome.org fighting for ways to help independent filmmakers finance and produce films that make a difference.

Seidel is delighted to be a part of the historic launch of the Movieville Film Festival sponsored by Sanborn Studios and CEO Alan J. Bailey.  “If we are going to keep filmmaking in America there are important bridges to be built in our entertainment industry leadership.  Sanborn Studios is offering aspiring filmmakers an audience and a platform to expose their unique vision as American artists.”

BRIEF BIOS OF FILMMAKERS
Stephen Seidel has acted alongside Adrien Brody in ‘Cadillac Records’,  ‘Guiding Light’, Lionsgate’s zombie thriller, ‘Rise of the Dead’, and guest hosted FOX’s ‘Don’t Forget the Lyrics’ for Mark McGrath.  He is currently featured in a National Kawasaki commercial. 

Aaron Courseault was nominated for a daytime Emmy in for ‘Stranger Adventures’ in 2006. He is an established music video director with over 50 videos for top acts in R&B, Hip-Hop, and Gospel. Recently, Aaron completed directing a series starring Cedric the Entertainer. He also produced and directed Sidney Portier in the short film, ‘Turmoil’. His additional credits include director of ‘First Glance’, ‘Sommore’, and ‘Motives 2’, as well as writer of Sundance’s ‘MacArthur Park’.

Matthew Kevin Anderson just finished a SyFy original film, ‘Doomsday Prophecy’, starring opposite AJ Buckley and Jewel Staite. Anderson also hosted ‘Select’ on MTV Canada, acted alongside Anna Paquin in the feature ‘Trick R’ Treat’, ‘Storm Cell’ with Mimi Rogers, ‘Hardwired’ with Cuba Gooding Jr., and appeared with Brooke Burns in ‘Trial by Fire’.

Mark Nolan (The Collector, Beverly Hills Chihuahua) composed the haunting melodies and deeply moving score. Cinematographer, Robert Morris (Poolhall Junkies) displayed magnificent artistry keeping the viewer amazingly engaged. Still photographer Anne Marie Fox, with past credits of Nickelodeon’s Gigantic and Oscar winning, ‘Precious’, did an equally impressive job. Anonymous Content’s junior producer, Eric Dickinson, was brought on board as the Production Manager, and currently has several television and film projects slated for development.

 -Stephen Seidel, Renegade Reporting
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