Indigenous hip-hop artist Jack Sinclair (Bronson Pelletier) and his best friend Zoey Jones (multiple Gemini Award winner Ksenia Solo) established an underground ezine called renegadepress.com. What starts as a pet project soon takes on a life of its own, pushing Jack, Zoey and their crew of renegade reporters to deliver the goods on what’s really going on in the lives of today’s teens. Ripped from the headlines, the series’ storylines are inspired by events experienced by today’s youth.
A new edition of the renegadperess.com ezine was published via the internet to coincide with each episode of the television broadcast. This online extension allowed viewers to become actively involved in creating a community in which they can share their thoughts with other interested teens. The website also dug deeper by encouraging participants to post questions related to some of the toughest issues faced by youth today. The renegadepress.com characters answered these questions with honesty and integrity. It was a safe environment to ask the tough questions and an important first step to reaching out when teen life feels overwhelming.
Our Broadcasters & Distribution Partners:
APTN
Canada.Com
SCN
TFO
Knowledge Network
Film Option
52 x 30 minute youth drama series
Available in English and French
Can West Global / APTN / SCN / TFO / VRAK / Knowledge Network
“Adults won’t have any trouble watching this with their kids. In fact, they may be the ones who should watch.”
“...an eye-opening glimpse into issues important to Canadian teens.”
“...the credible stories and the fine multi-cultural cast make this a must see for even the most cynical teens.”
Awards and Nominations
2007 Gemini Awards
Best Writing in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Sara Snow – “Blackout”
2007 Gemini Awards Nominations
Best Writing in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Sara Snow – “Blackout”
Best Performance in a Childrens’ or Youth Program or Series
Ishan Dave – “Sullengirl 16”
Bronson Pelletier – “The Third Wheel”
Magda Apanowicz – “Blackout”
Canada Award
renegadepress.com – Robert de Lint, Virginia Thompson, Jordan Wheeler
2007 DGC Award Nominations
Television Series – Family
renegadepress.com – “Blackout”
2007 Alliance for Children and Television Awards of Excellence
All Genres – Teens – “The Rez”
2007 Alliance for Children and Television Awards of Excellence Nominations
All Genres – Teens
renegadepress.com – “The Rez”
renegadepress.com – “Dying To Connect”
2007 Leo Awards
Best Screenwriting in a Youth or Children’s Program or Series
Sara Snow – “This Is Your Brain On Love”
Best Performance or Host in a Youth or Children’s Program or Series
Rachel Colwell – “The Rez”
2007 Leo Awards Nominations
Best Screenwriting in a Youth or Children’s Program or Series
Sara Snow – “This Is Your Brain On Love”
Best Performance or Host in a Youth or Children’s Program or Series
Rachel Colwell – “The Rez” Bronson Pelletier – “The Rez”
Nolan Funk – “Fear”
2007 Banff Rockie Awards
Honourable Mention, Banff Rockie Awards Hors Concourse: Family & Youth Programs – “Blackout”
2006 21st Annual Gemini Awards
Best Writing in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Jordan Wheeler
Best Performance in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Ksenia Solo
2006 21st Annual Gemini Awards Nominations
Best Children’s or Youth Fiction Program or Series
Virginia Thompson, Robert de Lint and Jordan Wheeler
Best Writing in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Jordan Wheeler – “The Rez”
Best Performance in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Ksenia Solo – “Fear”
Ishan Davé – “This is Your Brain on Love”
2006 DGC Awards
Outstanding Team Achievement In A Television Program - Family
2005 20th Annual Gemini Awards
Best Performance in a Children’s and Youth Program or Series – Ksenia Solo
2005 20th Annual Gemini Awards Nominations
Best Performance in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Ksenia Solo – “Can You See Me Now”
Tatiana Maslany – “Faith and Friendship”
Tasha Pelletier – “Union”
Best Direction in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Robert de Lint – “Dying to Connect”
Best Writing in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Jordan Wheeler – “Dying to Connect”
Best Sound in a Dramatic Series
Warren St. Onge, Evan Rust, Jeff Hamon, Rob Bryanton and Larry McCormick – “Dying to Connect”
Best Interactive Program 2005 SMPIA Showcase Awards
Best Children’s or Youth Series
Best Direction (Dramatic) – Jeff Beesley
Best Overall Sound
2005 Alliance for Children and Television Awards of Excellence
Nominations
Best Website Association with a Children’s Program
2005 19th Annual Gemini Awards Nominations
Best Performance in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series
Lauren Collins – “Skin Deep”
Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series
Jason Nielson – “Long Way Home”
Best Sound in a Dramatic Series
Warren St. Onge, Rob Bryanton, Jeff Hamon and Evan Rust – “Out in the Open”
2004 Canada’s Golden Sheaf Awards
Children/Youth Production Best of Saskatchewan
2004 Banff Rockie Awards
Honourable Mention, Banff Rockie Awards Hors Concourse: Family & Youth Programs