RENEGADE EPISODE 1: REDEMPTION, 20min., USA
Directed by Nicholas T Collier
After learning the mob controls the city, detective Daniel Graves decides to become the newest vigilante in Westwick City, Renegade.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

Growing up, I have always loved comic book movies, and they’re the reason I decided to become a filmmaker. This was my love letter to the genre, my way of taking all these films and stories I grew up with, and telling my perspective of them.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

About 2 Years

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?

Exhilarating and Grounded

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

Getting locations that match the look of what I wrote and had imagined was very difficult.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

It was awesome! It made me see that the things I was trying to accomplish with the story were effective and hitting the mark.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

Right before I graduated high school in 2015.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?

Batman and Robin/Forever, The Dark Knight, Empire Strikes Back

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?

A judging scoresheet to see how we were scored that way Filmmakers know what they need to improve on.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?

It has been excellent

10. What is your favorite meal?

My Moms homemade lasagna

11. What is next for you? A new film?
We are beginning production on Episode 2 and 3 of Renegade this summer with a december and March release for the episodes.