"Miss Representation" Director Siebel Newsom Stars as "Idealized Woman" in New Film Debuting April 1

Los Angeles, CA, February 29, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, stars in the forthcoming romantic comedy feature "Till You Get To Baraboo." Siebel-Newsom portrays Judy Claymore, the old flame of Roland Hayes (William Mendieta), who surprises him at his hotel room on the eve of her wedding to another man. Confusion, mayhem, and -- of course -- romance ensue as Roland magically comes face-to-face with every woman he's ever loved and lost.

As one of those women from the past, notes "Baraboo" writer-director Emmett Loverde, "Jennifer displays an enticingly playful wit as well as her uncommon beauty. Judy Claymore is an idealized woman and Jennifer brought charm and grace to her portrayal. And," he adds, "she was a delight to work with."

Mrs. Newsom has appeared in "In the Valley of Elah," "Something's Gotta Give," "Rent," "Life," "Mad Men," "Trauma," and "Numb3rs." She is the writer, director, and producer of the documentary "Miss Representation," which explores how the media's misrepresentations of women have led to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence.

A trailer for "Till You Get To Baraboo" is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8OfQsPyEHY

For a limited time the producers of "Baraboo" are making the entire film available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jqwitn-_RQ. The YouTube link will be taken down when the film is released commercially on April 1, 2012 on DVD, Blu-Ray, and video-on-demand. The producers are also providing DVD screeners to reviewers and journalists who request them via the publicist's contact e-mail or phone number.

Also starring in the film are Amanda Noret of TV's "Veronica Mars;" Tom Schanley, costar of "Keeping Up With the Randalls" and the forthcoming Mel Gibson film "Get the Gringo;" William Mendieta, star of the acclaimed film "Soldier of God" and of the runaway Los Angeles smash "'I Love Lucy' Live On Stage," and Genevieve Zweig, of the film "Magnolia."

"Till You Get To Baraboo" was written and directed by Emmett Loverde. He is a native of Chicago, Illinois, grew up in Berkeley, California and received a degree in Theater from UCLA. Over 170 separate productions of his stage plays have been mounted worldwide to date. Twelve of his titles are published by Heuer Publishing and Playscripts, Inc. He is the co-creator with his brother Paul of the web series "Free Advice" inspired by their true experiences giving out free advice on Santa Monica Beach for the past two years.

Mr. Loverde shot and edited a public service announcement for The Trevor Project featuring "Harry Potter" and "The Woman In Black" star Daniel Radcliffe that debuted during TV's "Glee" February 21, 2012. The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.

Emmett Loverde plans for his next film project to direct an adaptation of his popular stage play "Beauty, Brains, and Personality," a comedy about three female friends who weather a rocky patch in their relationship.

"Till You Get To Baraboo" also features music by popular Los Angeles musician David Shepherd Grossman including his single "Darkness," the video for which features scenes from "Baraboo."

"Till You Get To Baraboo" premiered at the 2011 Action On Film International Film Festival.

Official site: http://tillyougettobaraboo.com

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