Biography
Marc Freden is as comfortable in front of the camera as behind the scenes. His career has taken him from established producer, to on-camera talent and back again. Now, Freden has joined the ranks of the 'literati', having just published two in his series of "Dark Side of the Bright Lights" novels, NOT TOO COCKSURE and HEIR LINE FRACTURE (Sunstone Press © 2015) and the soon to be published SCANDAL EYES exposing the dark secrets from Hollywood and the world of celebrity. Already acclaimed as an author from his autobiographical "REALLY!?!-A Memoir and Other Observations From a Man Who's Lived Life 'Not Quite Famous Enough'" in which his witty and sardonic take on the world around him has garnered praise from the esteemed Publishers Weekly: "Freden's energy, charisma, and honesty are admirable; readers will come away rooting for him to become 'famous enough.'"
Freden continues to focus his considerable skills behind the scenes in developing several pilot presentations for varied genres of television and entertainment-for both the U.K. and American markets. Freden has also been tapped as an adjunct professor at the Laureate and SAE international schools, teaching the next generation of creative minds his own unique approach to video/film/television production.
In 2012, Freden wrapped a two-year stint as the department head of Special Programming for ReelzChannel for which he oversaw the production of 61 half-hour and hour specials and managed a team of 6 producers and 3 editors. Freden came to ReelzChannel having been a producer for the hit Bravo series "Bethenny Ever After" as well as MTV's "Parental Control", served as writer/producer for NBC's live broadcast prime time special "Guinness World Records: Top 100 Live!" and was on the red carpet for the 80th annual Oscars. In 2005, Freden traveled the world alongside host George Hamilton for ABC's "Life of Luxury" for which he served in the multiple roles of senior producer, director and writer. As supervising producer for Lifetime Television's magazine series "Speaking of Women's Health", Freden oversaw the production, writing and editing and has been part of the production team for it's entire three season run as well that of it's companion series "Lifetime Now". Management is nothing new for Freden who served as the supervising producer on the daily talk series "Woman 2 Woman" for Los Angeles affiliate, KCBS, served as show producer for the first live internet daily game series "The Big Idea" and most notably west coast bureau chief for "GMTV"-the British equivalent of the "Today".
Freden's production credits range from local news (WHDH, Boston) to prime time network specials ("Domino Day 2001" & "Life Of Luxury"--ABC) and syndicated series ("Extra", "Hard Copy", "Love Stories"). His experience has run the gamut from breaking news to live event coverage, from segment producing to long format documentary programming, from daily strip series to cable television. Freden was there for the start-up of E! Entertainment Television where he wore many hats-from show producer, to contributing to the live coverage of award shows such as the Emmy's and the Oscar's and even created many marketing and promotional spots for the network. Freden has also contributed to the successful electronic press kit marketing of over 20 feature films including: "Rain Man", "Torch Song Trilogy", "Bright Lights Big City", "Biloxi Blues" and "Nightmare on Elm Street IV".
As an on-camera talent, American audiences first came to know Freden's adept 'turn-of-phase' writing and quick-witted personality on the syndicated series "Extra". Later, Freden was a reporter for the MGM series "Uncovered" and as a guest commentator for VH1 and A&E's "Biography". But it was during his tenure as bureau chief for Britain's highest rated morning news magazine program, "GMTV", Freden created a career achieved by few in television- steady work on two continents. Freden broke ground as the very first American correspondent contracted to a news series in British television history. And he soon proved to well worth the risk-not just another 'Hollywood insider' but a genuine television 'personality'-unique, witty, irreverent, factual...and always entertaining.
Freden successfully made the transition from mornings to afternoon television as co-presenter of the summer lifestyle series "Lunch in the Sun" for ITV. Worldwide audiences enjoyed Freden as a contributor and occasional co-host for "The Art Club" on CNN International and have followed Freden's Hollywood adventures as a feature reporter for "The Entertainment Show" on Sky television throughout Europe. Freden's anecdotal, conversational wit has made him a 'much in demand' guest on over two-dozen series and specials. And in 2002, he wrapped production as the host and interviewer of the immensely successful British documentary series "The Welsh in..." for Britain's HTV network. He has been a much sought after guest on VH1, A&E, LivingTV (G.B.), BBC and Sky.
