BIDEOLOGY (Trailer) from Arielle Loren
“All the hype about closeted ”down-low” brothers a few years back sent a chill through the bedrooms of quite a few women and men. [Arielle Loren] explores lessons heterosexual women can learn from men who don’t have a fixed sexual orientation.” ~ TheRoot.com
BIDEOLOGY is a compelling, feature-length documentary that explores women dating bisexual men. Originally conceptualized as a web series, The Bi-deology Project, it sparked an important conversation on the “heterosexual” relationship, as many assume it involves two strictly heterosexual individuals. What do women expect from male partners attracted to both sexes? How are their belief systems informed? In the media, there are limited references to male bisexuality, leaving the “down low” as the public’s favorite synonym. The cast of BIDEOLOGY exposes the diversity in “heterosexual” relationships, and what all women can learn from men who don’t have a straight sexual identity.
BIDEOLOGY premieres in the Spring of 2012. Film festival locations coming soon! Follow us on Twitter @Bideology
(Note: BIDEOLOGY and The Bi-deology Project are two separate works and do not contain overlapping footage)
CAST
Cedric Maurice is an Education Specialist with expertise in using the arts and spiritual principles to help others access spiritual confidence, sexual empowerment and creative truths. A lifestyle coach and counselor, he facilitates integration of the authentic self into practical life choices. He is trained in addiction counseling, interfaith ministry and performance art, and thus brings a unique approach to wholeness and healing. An Instructional Designer and Corporate Trainer, Cedric creates and delivers personal skill development and software training in business environments. Additionally, he is the Founder of the Bisexual Atlanta Resource Network in 1997 and Colorbinumbers in 1998. He has strongly supported bisexual community. Awarded numerous artist grants to develop work addressing issues such as abuse and violence against women, homophobia, social oppression and intolerance against racial groups, among others, he has helped thousands tell their stories and has worked professionally with many of the Southeast’s most recognized theatres and dance companies. To contact email Cedutrainer@me.com
Josephine Decker is a musician and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY. Her television work has included projects for A&E, The Discovery Times Channel and The Hallmark Channel, and her documentary about bisexuality “Bi The Way” screened at the SXSW Film Festival, Silverdocs, Provincetown and about 100 other festivals world-wide and is currently airing on The Logo Network. The film was featured in the Austin Chronicle, Curve Magazine, and The New York Times. Her music video work has been featured on Comcast (Kidsbop) Preschool On Demand Channel, won the NAPPA Honors Award and was endorsed by Kids First Coalition for Quality Children’s Media. Additionally, her recent performance art piece SpilLover — addressing the BP oil spill — received coverage in NY Daily News, The New York Times, and on WNYC. She is working on a feature narrative film about the Main Squeeze Orchestra, of which she is a member. Find her at www.josephinedecker.com
Paul Fitzgerald is an actor, writer, and director based in Brooklyn, NY. He and his producing partner, Kelly Miller, formed their production company, Pulled Pictures, in 2004 to produce Paul’s directorial debut feature, Forgiven, which Paul also wrote and starred in. The film premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize, and has gone on to play festivals around the US and Europe.The film is now available on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon and at www.forgiventhefilm.com. In addition to being a published playwright (No Problem, The Floatplane Notebooks) and screenwriter, Paul’s recent acting work includes a recurring role on the HBO series Treme, the role of Richard Henry Lee in the Emmy nominated John Adams mini-series, also for HBO, and the SXSW and critically acclaimed indie feature, Helena From the Wedding. Born in New York City and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, Paul studied theatre and acting at Northwestern University. He received his masters in acting at the Old Globe/University of San Diego Drama School.
Twanna A. Hines is a Manhattan-based writer and sexual & reproductive health / rights advocate. With student loan debt from New York University, her B.S. and M.A. degrees are in sociology. Called the “straight-but-not-narrow” sex columnist by AfterEllen.com, she has appeared on CNN, NPR, Sirius Satellite Radio as well as CBC (Canadian National Radio) and Paris Première (French Television). She has written for Lifetime, Nerve, New York Press, Fast Company and has a blog on the Huffington Post. AOL recognized her award-winning site FUNKY BROWN CHICK®. She has also been quoted in New York magazine, Gawker Media, The San Francisco Chronicle, EbonyJet, The Baltimore Sun, Vibe and elsewhere. Having lived in London, Chicago, Amsterdam, Los Angeles and The Hague, she speaks English and Dutch fluently as well as conversational French. She enjoys passionate love affairs with far-away lands and intelligent men. Get down with the funky brown.™ Read her blog at http://www.funkybrownchick.com
DIRECTOR
Arielle Loren first thought of directing and producing BIDEOLOGY after falling in love with her best male friend, who happened to be bisexual. After discussing the conundrum with women in the New York area, she found that the experience not only bewildered most, but also created an important conversation about male bisexuality, “heterosexual” relationships, and dating preferences. At New York University, she produced a senior thesis, focusing on the African-American female perspective, entitled “Proper Heterosexism: African-American Female Voices in the Media on African-American Male Bisexuality and the Down Low.” She hopes that BIDEOLOGY will bring more women from all backgrounds into the conversation and create a tool for women dating men of various sexual orientations. Arielle Loren is a writer and filmmaker that offers real-life commentary on women’s issues, sexuality, health, and travel. She is also a full-time entrepreneur. For more on Arielle, go to http://ArielleLoren.com
PRODUCTION TEAM
Tobi Elkin is a New York-based writer, editor and interviewer with a passion for storytelling across multiple platforms including documentary film. A versatile and talented journalist, conceptual thinker and strategist, she is passionate about making connections between people, ideas and events.She is also a skilled manager who knows how to bring out the best in people, excelling at big picture thinking related to the goals, strategy and values of the business at hand. She has worked predominantly as a business journalist covering digital marketing, media and advertising trends, and includes arts and entertainment, film and cultural critique among a roster of diverse interests. She is the Assistant Director for BIDEOLOGY and conducted all of the street interviews for the film. She lives in New York City’s Lower East Side, the city’s original melting pot, and remains open to unique personal and professional opportunities as they arise. For more on Tobi, go to www.tobielkin.com.
Alexis Casson is a cinematographer, photographer, and editor. She was raised by a mother who has an undying love for the power of education and art. Along with the seemingly infinite bookshelves filled with literature, Alexis’ mother surrounded her with art from all over the world and would tell Alexis the story behind each piece. “My mom would set-up our entire apartment as an art studio and have her fellow art obsessed peers come over and bid on pieces from local artists”. After graduating from Wesley College in 2008, Alexis began her journey in pursuing film and photography when she co-created What The Fresh, an online film and photography based company that highlighted local artists. She is the Co-founder of The Artchitects, an artist collective serving those who seek more creative control and want to see their vision become a reality. Alexis lives in the world of freelancing and has been creating non-stop. She is the Director of Photography and Editor of BIDEOLOGY. For more on Alexis, go to http://www.alexiscasson.com
Donald A.C. Conley has been immersed in the arts from an early age. A writer and filmmaker, he enrolled at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2004, majoring in Film and Television Production. Conley wrote and directed his senior thesis, Underbelly, starring Al Thompson and Eric Lockley. The film tells the story of a shut out high schooler who befriends a heroin addicted prostitute through their interest in art. Underbelly became an official selection of the Hollywood Black Film Festival and New York International Latino Film Festival. Donald has held positions at NBC Universal and Clarendon Entertainment. He shoots and directs in his spare time for various artists and visionaries in the New York area. Donald originally hails from Chicago, Illinois but currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. He is the 2nd camera for BIDEOLOGY. For more on Donald, go to http://www.vimeo.com/donaldconley
SPECIAL THANKS
Lidia-Anain, Caneisha Haynes, Carl Jones-Schropshire, Bianca Martinez, Nathaniel Pollard, Donnie Ramsey, NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, Theater Lab
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