Rebel Entertainment Films
Michael Torchia is the Founder & President of Rebel Entertainment Films which focuses on every phase of the film making process, including conceptual development, production, and distribution. Mr. Torchia offers a fresh and effective approach to film making. He is is a member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and has worked closely with some of the most influential
filmmakers in the world. Mr. Torchia has also worked in television as both a writer and producer. Having explored story telling from all perspectives and in multiple mediums, Michael brings a rich background and informed take.
Company Profile
Rebel Entertainment Films is a California-based company that raises funds for the development and distribution of films. Our mandate is to provide a transparent and conducive atmosphere that will foster productive alliances. Our goal is to provide the highest caliber production services while protecting the interests of banks, financiers, and other partners.
Executive Team
Michael Torchia, CEO/President
Michael Torchia is the founder of Rebel Entertainment Films and a member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA). He has worked closely with some of the industry’s most influential filmmakers and has built a career spanning writing, producing, and film financing. Michael has helped procure funding for films including The Cut, Cleaner, and Mothers and Daughters.
More recently, he produced the films Playdate and The Fabulous Four, and he recently produced and stars in Bodyman as well as the television series Blood Hound. With extensive experience developing and packaging projects with award-winning directors, writers, and A-list talent, Michael focuses on building commercially viable film and television properties designed for both theatrical and streaming platforms.
Having explored storytelling across multiple mediums, Michael brings a seasoned industry perspective and strategic vision to every project he develops and produces.
Alison Savitch, Senior VP of Production and New Media
Alison Savitch is a producer in all aspects of multi-media entertainment; live action movies and television, theme park attractions for the worldls leading parks, and all aspects of special venue production. She specializes in producing and supervision of digital visual effects for blockbuster movies to animation and themed entertainment worldwide. Ms. Savitch is Chair of The Producers Guild of America, New Media Council; Co-chair of the Visual Effect Committee for the entire PGA, she is a member of The National Board of Directors for the Producers Guild; The Advisory Board of Gnomon School of Visual Effects and is a founding Board Member of the Visual Effects Society and The International 3D Society. Her groundbreaking work on both The Abyss and Terminator 2: Judgment Day contributed greatly to these films winning 2 Academy Awards for best special visual effects. Her Producing and Supervising credits include: The Green Lantern 3D, The New Conan 3D, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 3D, Piranhna 3D. Alison also produced the Mortal Kombat franchise in over 22 different media productions.
Jerry Rees, Senior VP Creative
Jerry Rees is a prolific Director, Producer and Writer of live-action, animation, multi-media and special format films including 16 Disney theme park attractions. While still in high school, Jerry began as a character animator at Disney Studios mentoring under the wing of one of Walt Disney’s legendary “Nine Old Men” and was awarded a Disney Scholarship. Jerry began his career as a Disney feature animator, working up to visual effects supervisor on TRON. He has even played director to the likes of George Lucas and Michael Eisner. He has won multiple THEA awards for Disney’s Imagineering team.
Contact
Rebel Entertainment Films
9903 Santa Monica Blvd.#820
Beverly Hills, CA. 90212
Office: 800.933.8633
Fax: 888.588.5426
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