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12/30/06
Surprise surprise! WNG's Episode 3: MySpace is online two days early! Watch it now!

12/15/06
Here's a holiday treat from "We Need Girlfriends." Spread the joy!

12/12/06
Take a gander at some exclusive WNG stills from Episode 3: MySpace. View here!

12/1/06
Happy December and happy premiere of "We Need Girlfriends" - Episode 2: BLUE PARTY! Watch it now!

11/16/06
WNG EXCLUSIVE! Get your first look at upcoming episodes of "We Need Girlfriends." Preview this!

11/13/06
More images from WNG's second episode, The Blue Party have surfaced. Get blue!

11/8/06
Remember that top secret project we worked on about a month ago? Well, we're proud to announce its release: I Want To Be A Jedi is now available for online viewing. Use the force!

11/6/06
WNG EXCLUSIVE!: Check out the first official still from episode 2: The Blue Party HERE!

11/4/06
If you missed our interview on the J. Francis Radio Show, you can now listen to it HERE!

11/3/06
Casting news: Amy Rutledge has been in the role "Carol," Henry's ex-girlfriend, for an upcoming episode of "We Need Girlfriends."

11/1/06
It's here! The premiere of "We Need Girlfriends"!!! WATCH NOW!

10/31/06
We're just 24 hours away from the online premiere of "We Need Girlfriends." A few more stills have been uploaded for those of you who can't wait. Enjoy.

10/22/06
We have picture lock on the "We Need Girlfriends" pilot episode. Time for sound mixing and color correction.

10/16/06
Sometimes the filmmaking gods are with you, sometimes they aren't. This weekend, they struck lightening on us, twice. Stay tuned for a full report.

10/7/06
Three new stills from the "We Need Girlfriends" pilot have surfaced. Check 'em out.

10/2/06
Kristel Jelinek has been cast in "We Need Girlfriends." She will be playing the role of "Emily," the ex-girlfriend of "Rod," in an upcoming episode.

9/26/06
The first three official stills from the "We Need Girlfriends" pilot are up! Check 'em out before the network takes 'em down! SEE!

9/18/06
Ragtag is proud to announce that the first two episodes of "We Need Girlfriends" are in the can! Shooting was a success and everything looks great! Check back for more news and updates! Read our Press Release

9/16/06
Production is officially underway on Ragtag's new online series, "We Need Girlfriends." Both the Pilot and second episode, "The Blue Party," are being shot this weekend.

9/8/06
Read the press release for Ragtag's new online series, "We Need Girlfriends," HERE.

9/6/06
If you need slick cinematography, check out Angel's spanking new Cinematography Reel HERE.

8/14/06
The judges have spoken at this years Microcinema Fest and have selected "My Imaginary Friend Lars Stevens" as the Best Comedy film of the festival!

8/13/06
This past week in Palatine, IL, both "Double Dip" and "My Imaginary Friend Lars Stevens" screened at this years Microcinema Fest. If you happened to catch our films at the fest, we'd love to hear from you.

7/14/06
Audiences love the Ragtag. Last night, "Merry Christmas...I Got You Herpes" was voted audience favorite at NY Indie Films Cartel Fest. Rock on!

7/11/06
Big week for Ragtag. On Thursday we have two films playing at the NY Indie Films Cartel in Manhattan, and on Saturday @ 9:30pm we have "My Imaginary Friend Lars Stevens" playing at Long Island Film Expo!

6/29/06
Both "Merry Christmas...I Got You Herpes" and "Teenage Superhero Pregnancy Scare" have been selected to screen at New York Indie Films Cartel! Screening info here.

6/25/06
"Good Morning Des Moines" has been shelved indefinitely. We are reworking our focus on other projects instead. Stay tuned to any new developments.

6/20/06
If you need slick cinematography and stylized editing and graphics, then check out Jeff Billings. His new website with reel and resume is up.

6/16/06
Two more notches on Ragtag's belt. Both "My Imaginary Friend Lars Stevens" and "Double Dip" have been selected to this years Microcinema Film Festival in Chicago.

6/13/06
Lets give "It's to Help Poor People, Franny Canda" breakdancing co-star, Musa Cooper, a big shout-out. He is now one of the 20 finalists on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance." Lets show our support and vote for him!

6/1/06
Update: Pre-Production is underway on "Good Morning, Des Moines," a project that was developed for the Movie Madness Competition, but shelved because of its size. Shooting is scheduled for mid-July with Brian directing and fellow Hofstra Alum, Jamie Cohen handling the producing duties.

5/26/06
This just in, "My Imaginary Friend Lars Stevens" has officially been selected to this year's Long Island International Film Festival Expo!

5/23/06
"Merry Christmas...I Got You Herpes" is now online! Watch HERE!

5/19/06
Ragtag will be heading out to Monster Mania on Sunday to meet and pitch a project to movie legend, Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Near Dark, Pumpkinhead). Also on Sunday is the Hell On Reels Festival. Details HERE.

5/16/06
This Sunday, "Merry Christmas...I Got You Herpes" will be screening at the premiere of the Hell On Reels Film Festival in Astoria. The fastest turnaround from film production to festival screening ever! Online premiere soon!

5/12/06
Well, Ragtag walked away with no awards at this years 48 Hour Film Project. BUT, "Merry Christmas...I Got You Herpes" has already been selected to its first film festival, the Hell On Reels Film Fest. Eat that.

5/10/06
The 48 HFP's Best Of Screening and Awards Ceremony are tonight!! Come out and watch 17 of the best films, including ours, "Merry Christmas...I Got You Herpes." See if we go home winners or big time losers! Details HERE.

5/5/06
Glorious day for many reasons. One, MI3 opens today, and two, "Merry Christmas...I Got You Herpes" has made the NYC 48 Hour Film Project's Best Of!!!!!! The Best Of screening is happening on Wednesday May 10th at 7:30pm. Details HERE!

5/2/06
"Teenage Superhero Pregnancy Scare" was honored last week with the Hollywood Bitch Slap Award at the Chicago Really Short Film Fest. Very cool. It also recieved a 5 star review on eFilmCritic. Read it HERE.

4/27/06
Last night's 48 Hour Film Project screening of Team Ragtag's "Merry Christmas...I Got You Herpes" was a hit! Thanks to everyone who came out and showed the love. Check out the film page HERE.

4/26/06
Come to the premiere of Ragtag's 48 Hour Film Project entry tonight @ 7pm at the Sunshine Landmark Theatre, 143 E. Houston Street! Info HERE!

4/23/06
We completed our 48 Hour Film Project film today and made the deadline within ten minutes. It was a great shoot and we'd like to thank our awesome cast and kick ass crew for their hard work. Please come to the screening April 26th at 7pm. Details HERE.

4/19/06
Oh happy day. "My Imaginary Friend Lars Stevens" has been selected to screen at the Moviesauce Film Festival! The fest takes places June 2nd-4th in Shreveport, Louisiana. Fest info HERE.

4/17/06
We're just days away from the 2006 edition of the 48 Hour Film Project. Team Ragtag is ready to go with a superbly talented and awesome cast and crew that includes many regulars and a few newcomers. Check back next week for a full report of the shoot.

4/14/06
"Teenage Superhero Pregnancy Scare" has been selected to screen at the Chicago Really Short Film Fest. What's awesome is that Steve was contacted by the organizer of said fest to submit the film, fee WAIVED. Bong. Details HERE.

4/10/06
Lots of updates all over the place. But more importantly and cool is Angel's senior film, "Cheesecake," is now available for online viewing. The dark comedy stars Ragtag regulars, Gillian Delgado and fan favorite, Ginger Kearns. Watch it HERE!

4/7/06
Now you can download your favorite Ragtag films onto your iPod Video! Download HERE and be cool.

4/4/06
Ragtag scores another award! Today the IVFF announced the Audience Choice Award which went to Teenage Superhero Pregnancy Scare!

4/3/06
This past weekend, Brian and I roadtripped to Indiana for the IVF Fest where 4 of our films screened. It was a great weekend. Saw some good films, some not so good films, and met some awesome people. Check back for a full report of the fest's happenings.

3/9/06
Our buddies over at Utopian Productions recently released their newest short, The Creature From Grandma, online. Our very own, Angel Acevedo, served as DP on the short. Watch it HERE!

3/8/06
Count 'em: 1, 2, 3, 4 Ragtag films have been selected to the Indiana University South Bend Video/Filmmakers Festival! Wowowowowow! How flippin' awesome is that?! Check out the complete list HERE!

3/6/06
The Links page has been updated with many new friends of Ragtag. Check it out. And if you want to be added to our list, send an email to angel@ragtagfilms.net.

3/1/06
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Cine Cura event on Monday and showed their Ragtag love. Greatly appreciated! Stay tuned for the next event.

2/24/06
NYC Screening on Monday Feb. 27th @ 7pm. Hosted by Cine Cura, the event will be showcasing funny films from NYC filmmakers including us, Ragtag! It's 100% FREE so you gotta go. More info HERE.

2/23/06
Ragtag's remaking the action hit FACE/OFF! Check out the exclusive trailer starring Angel and Steve! Sure to be this summer's biggest hit! Watch NOW!

1/27/06
It's been quiet here on the Ragtag front. So I bring you an exclusive trailer for this video gamer documentary. I highly recommend watching it. You never know who might just be in it. Watch HERE.

1/11/06
Prinicpal photography commenced on Ragtag's latest short written & directed by Steven Tsapelas. Check out some behind the scenes pics from the shoot right HERE.

1/9/06
The winners have been announced in the Movie Madness Competition and Ragtag has won big again! "My Imaginary Friend Lars Stevens" wins Best Film in its genre and 6th Place overall! Click HERE for the rest of the awards!

1/3/06
The Top 20 Films for the NYC Movie Making Madness Competition have been announced...and "My Imaginary Friend Lars Stevens" has made the list! Congrats to Debbie Roth's team, Crazy 8, and their film, "Mind Game" for their Honorable Mention nod. Check back this Sunday as the Top 5 winners are announced!