Deletion of Rodrigo Lopresti

Comment: The subject is an actor, producer, writer, director, and composer. He has created and established a body of work, which includes involvement in over 17 films or television programs. He has also written, directed, and produced a feature-length film. As such, he meets the criteria of 
Stance: keep
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:CREATIVE)

Comment: I am always concerned when a nomination begins with a  argument such as "other award-winners don't have articles so why should this one?"  And then we have a dismissive comparison of IMDB and Wikipedia... like comparing apples and oranges. It's a non-argument, as no one asserts that being on IMDB gives any sort of notability.  A person can receive an IMDB credit by providing such inglorious tasks as craft services or driving a crew van or performing go-fer services... just so long as production deems fit to give the individual an on-screen credit. So what?  On Wikipedia notability is dependent on something more than simply doing a task and being listed.  Here, if someone recieves coverage for their works and awards, they might be determined notable.  And it is also worth pointing out that ''Miami New Times''... is not some backwoods gazette... as a newspaper in Miami would be expected to report on news in Miami... and is not exactly "your local newspaper" for someone who now lives in Brooklyn, New York.... so it seems a few "facts" in this nomination are being just a teeny bit skewed.  Does the article need cleanup? Yes. Does it need more sourcing? Yes.  But if such prove to be surmountable issues, they are not cause for deletion.  I am also always concerned when the '''very first edits ever''' by a brand new editor  are to begin a deletion nomination.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Slyforeman  Nice that this newcomer is jumping right in... and AGF is AGF, yes... but please forgive me, as this one strains just a bit
Stance: comment
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Arguments to avoid in deletion discussions (WP:WAX)