We’re a collective of seasoned industry professionals, grounded in film history while shaping a better future for our craft.
We’re creating a new framework that gives directors and producers creative freedom, greater connection with audiences, and builds financial stability. Our project is ongoing, our vision is clear, and our goals are lofty.
our Values
RETURNING POWER TO FILMMAKERs
We empower directors and producers. We’re changing the way that films are made, giving more agency to current creatives and inspiring the next generation of film enthusiasts.
Movies that mean something
Our films have something to say. Though the subject matter and genre may vary, every De Angeles Films production will bring something meaningful to the conversation.
Fostering Collaboration
We believe that creativity is not a finite resource and creative collaboration is the right way to make the films (and the changes in the industry) that we want to see.
Our Team
The people behind the productions.
Gregor Habsburg
CEO, Producer
Jacquelyn Frisco
President, Producer
Gregor Habsburg
CEO, Producer
Originally from Austria, Gregor Habsburg is a producer who has worked professionally in film for over thirty years, both in Europe and the United States. As a director and art director, he has worked on commercials, short films, televised music festivals, and studio pictures such as “Dance with Me," “Stigmata," and “Hanging Up." Over the last decade, Gregor has been focused on producing, and has successfully produced “Coffee, Kill Boss,” which has won awards at several film festivals, and recently co-produced the 3D horror-comedy “Hellbenders,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was purchased by Lions Gate. Gregor believes in collaborating with a team that supports the director’s vision. His favorite place to be is on set, seeing that vision come to life.
Jacquelyn Frisco
President, Producer
Jacquie Frisco has produced independent film, commercials, and music videos for over a decade. She has produced several European productions both domestically and internationally, including the Italian entries into the Venice Biennale and the Venice Film festival. Her work has taken her to Asia, Africa, Latin America, Canada and Mexico. Jacquie developed as a producer working at RSA, Propaganda Films, Anonymous Content and Caviar Content. She was the agency producer for a Cannes Gold Lion winning series for Conservational International and Media Arts Lab/TBWA Chiat Day and produced a Bronze Lion winning commercial for MSN and Caviar Content. She has worked with kids, rappers, rock stars and primates. Very little scares her.
the collective
De Angeles Films was founded to protect the intellectual property of screenwriters and filmmakers. As we transitioned from story development to feature film production, we started to build relationships with like-minded creatives equally dedicated to the art and artistry of creating films.
Todd E. Freeman
Film Maker
Raven Banner
Distribution
Blue Paper Filmworks
Production
RedBraille
Production
Jorge Sermini
Producer
Rafael Antonio Ruiz
Story Developer
Imran Sheikh
Concept Artist & Art Director
RARWorks
Story Development
Robert C. Webb
Cinematographer
Andrew Hunt
Director, Writer, Producer
James Fler
Distribution, Producer
Michael Paszt
Director, Writer, Producer
Todd E. Freeman
Film Maker
Todd E. Freeman is a filmmaker, storyteller, husband, and father whose passion for horror fuels his craft, while his family remains his greatest joy. Committed to authentic storytelling, he explores the balance between light and shadow, fear and hope. Through emotionally driven, thought-provoking narratives, Todd creates films that challenge, inspire, and reveal the truths he believes the world needs to see.
Raven Banner
Distribution
Blue Paper Filmworks
Production
RedBraille
Production
Jorge Sermini
Producer
Jorge Sermini began his filmmaking career producing and starring in In the Shadow, followed by What’s the Use, where he also had a supporting role. He later co-produced the feature film The Transcendents before making his directorial debut with La Fille (Daughter), a visually striking horror short that premiered to critical acclaim at the Ramaskrik Film Festival. With a distinct artistic voice in the horror genre, Jorge blends powerful visuals with mature storytelling. He is currently developing his first feature-length film, The Shepherd, a western horror set in a hostile world.
Rafael Antonio Ruiz
Story Developer
Rafael is a Cuban-American storyteller with a career spanning film and television. He has written for pilots at El Rey Network / Troublemaker Studios and co-wrote The Green Ghost & The Masters of Stone, starring Danny Trejo. Currently, he is a writer and co-creator of the animated project RIPPER for Studio Animetropolis and N-LITE Media.He co-created Genre Graveyard for El Rey Network, which The New York Times called “groundbreaking,” and directed The Human Adventure, a Star Trek documentary for Paramount. He also co-wrote and directed The Quiet Girl’s Guide to Violence and is now the co-creator and showrunner of the wine-focused web series and podcast Two Glasses In.
Imran Sheikh
Concept Artist & Art Director
Imran Sheikh is a Los Angeles-based Concept Artist and Art Director with 20 years of experience crafting visuals for games, television, and film. His work spans industry-leading projects, from Niantic’s groundbreaking AR adventures (Pokémon GO, Marvel World of Heroes) to the superhero worlds of Marvel and The CW, including Fantastic Four, The Flash, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl. With a passion for storytelling and a mastery of visual design, Imran brings imaginative worlds to life with stunning detail and cinematic depth.
RARWorks
Story Development
Robert C. Webb
Cinematographer
Robert Christopher Webb is an Emmy-winning Los Angeles-based Cinematographer with a portfolio spanning feature films and global commercial campaigns. His film credits include Americano (starring Joshua Jackson and Dennis Hopper) and The Flip Side, the first Filipino American film to premiere at Sundance. He has earned the Emerging Cinematographer Award from the International Cinematography Guild and multiple independent film festival honors.Webb has worked with brands like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Intel, Smashbox, Dove, and Nature Made, shooting across Spain, Italy, Germany, Japan, Australia, Dubai, and beyond. With a sharp eye for storytelling and a commitment to excellence, he remains a sought-after talent in cinematography.
Andrew Hunt
Director, Writer, Producer
Andrew Thomas Hunt is a Writer/Producer/Director/Editor and one of the founding partners of Raven Banner. Andrew has Executive Produced numerous films, including Nail in the Coffin: The Fall and Rise of Vampiro, Crabs!, Stakelander, Avenged, Shoot To Marry, It Came From The Desert and, most recently, Psycho Goreman. In 2019 Andrew got behind the camera again as director for his sophomore feature Spare Parts, he then followed that up in 2021 with the Craig Davidson (Rust & Bone) penned The Fight Machine.
James Fler
Distribution, Producer
With over 25 years worth of sales experience, in a variety of industries, James Co Founded Raven Banner Entertainment in 2010, overseeing Worldwide Sales, and Business Development. Having quickly established professional relationships with some of the industry’s leading distribution companies (Sony, Universal, IFC, Magnolia, Lionsgate, AMC to name but a few), James annually attends all the major world markets and festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, AFM, and TIFF.
Michael Paszt
Director, Writer, Producer
Michael Paszt is one of the most respected names in the arena of independent film. A Managing Partner in Raven Banner Entertainment, Michael has focused on building a brand that represents unique genre driven films including The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Gaspar Noe's Climax, Tigers Are Not Afraid and the Oscar® nominated, Embrace of the Serpent. Michael has also Executive Produced over 30 feature films including the Sundance Film Festival hit, Turbo Kid and SXSW hit PG: Psycho Goreman. Michael began his career as a director on music videos working mostly with metal bands such as Sacrifice and Anvil. Nail in the Coffin: The Fall and Rise of Vampiro is his feature documentary debut.
FAQs
I have a fully produced feature film and am looking for a distribution partner - can De Angeles Films distribute my film?
Short answer, yes. We love getting films out in the world. In order for us to take on a film, the film needs to have a clear chain of title, properly executed by those people responsible for its production.
How does De Angeles Films partner with filmmakers?
We can support filmmakers at any point in the process of bringing their vision to life, from story development to production, all the way to distribution.
If I want to make a film, how much of the cast and budget do I need before contacting De Angeles Films?
The more of the film's assets that are in place, the easier and faster we can move the project forward
If I have my cast and budget secured, why do I need De Angeles Films?
We bring professional experience and long-standing relationships in development, pre-production, production, post-production distribution, and marketing that have been cultivated for the better part of thirty years.
I love the mission and the films produced by De Angeles Films. Where can I watch them?
You can find more information about each of our completed films and where you can watch them on our films page. You can also follow along with the production journey of our films on our 4th Wall page
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