Posing with my gorgeous wife (center) and a friend
Before and after moments
Shop window poster in Over-the-Rhine
Cincinnati’s historic Memorial Hall
The screening begins
Me introducing the film
![Leading lady Christine Jones and me with two gifted actors (Kearston Hawkins-Johnson [left] and Brandi Botkin [right]) whom we both taught at NKU](https://i0.wp.com/mitchteemley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/otr-premeire2.jpg?w=398&h=239&ssl=1 "OTR Premeire2")
Leading lady Christine Jones and me with two gifted actors (Kearston Hawkins-Johnson [left] and Brandi Botkin [right]) whom we both taught at NKU
Receiving an award at ICFF in May
Another miracle: Neecie (Raylon Cowherd) with her younger self (Devyn Cowherd)!
The crowd gathers
Young Alec with the film’s Father Peter (Michael Wilhelm)
Miracle: Lead character Alec (Rupert Spraul) standing with his younger self (Peanut Edmonson)!
Glam girls (actresses Bobbi Combs and Michelle Dobrozsi, and production designer Christina Lambert)
Event poster in Over-the-Rhine, from which the film takes its title
The World Premiere this past week of my new feature film Over-the-Rhine was remarkable. Cincinnati’s historic Memorial Hall was packed with good people and good cheer. The audience response was ecstatic–loud cheering erupted as the end credits rolled–a filmmaker’s dream. But more importantly, the film’s answer to the question “How do you forgive the unforgiveable?” cut a new groove into people’s hearts. And that matters far more than any momentary high generated by praise. As grandiose as it sounds, I don’t just want to make better movies, I want to make better people (myself included).
Wow- That is so very beautiful and impressive. I had not realized how many things you are so very involved in. Please keep sharing!
Mainly writing and filmmaking (this is my biggest film to date). Yes, I’ll keep sharing. Thanks for asking!
Looks like a wonderful film to watch…
Wonderful!!
Fantastic, Mitch! Looks like it went off very successfully. Praise God for your boldness in that complicated community!
Wow – incredible and what a spectacular theatre! Really PROUD OF YOU and happy to learn about your film journey. You, your wife and the actors looked wonderful! Thanks for sharing your grand moments with us. When/How can we see the movie? Excited for you – a lot of heart and soul with hard work for sure!
The film will be at festivals from now through fall, and will be released in the winter. Thanks!
Hey Mitch, Congratulations!PLEASE, if you haven’t already, be sure to enter this film in the secular film festivals. It will be well worth your time and effort. Blessings to you and your family. Joe YAKOVETIC DESIGNS http://www.yakovetic.com 16221 Flallon Avenue Norwalk, CA 90650
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SDG Soli Deo Gloria “To God Alone the Glory”
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We’ve entered a few secular fests, ones that have a rep for being friendly toward faith-based films (Breckenridge, Heartland, Burbank). Thanks, Joe!
How elegant an event! I’m quite delighted. Great review,too. Thanks for the link.
Thank you!
Chills. Goosebumps. So very happy for you, your wife, and everyone involved in your long journey into people’s hearts.
It all looks incredibly glam and exciting. Well done!
Check out;http://www.burbankfilmfest.org/about/ Joe YAKOVETIC DESIGNS http://www.yakovetic.com 16221 Flallon Avenue Norwalk, CA 90650
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SDG Soli Deo Gloria “To God Alone the Glory”
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Joe, I clicked on your link and it took me to a page that said, “Whoops! 404.” We have submitted to the Burbank Film Fest, btw.
Congratulations, Mitch. It’s all so very exciting. Thanks for sharing the experience–and the photos–with us!
What a beautiful location for your film! Congratulations again on bringing such a challenging project to a wonderful completion! Prayers for your writing and movie ministry…..may you continue to touch many hearts and lives. When is the next audition for your next movie? I would like to play the character of an old guy with no tech skills who still puts white- out on his monitor to correct his numerous typing errors! Proud of you!
You must go through a lot of monitors, Rick. ;>) Thanks!
Looks like a fantastic evening, as well as film. Congratulations!
Thank you, C.J.!
Heartfelt congratulations – to you, to your team … and to the audiences to come.
Thank you, Celia.
looks like it was a rousing success, Congratulations!
It was a grand thrill to be a part of the premiere evening. I am more enthusiastic than ever about this film! Rarely do we see such honest questioning of God portrayed on screen. Neither do we often see the gradual but steady transformation he can provide when we give him a chance–even when overwhelmed by doubts, fear, and pain. Thank you, Mitch, for pressing on through the long process to birth this film. God WILL bless your efforts–just wait and see!
I’m so glad you were able to be there, Nancy. And grateful for your unwavering support from day one!
So sorry to have missed this event.When will we have another chance to see it?Our church?
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I’m sorry you missed it too, Barbara. Not sure if you’ll be able to see it anywhere before its release next winter, but I’ll keep you posted.
SO AWESOME! You’ve come a long way from LMHS, but what a great beginning that was!!! 👍🏻
It was.
Now, how can we little people (translated: not living in big cities) see it? Would LOVE to!!
Oops, sorry, just ready it won’t be out ’til 2018. AWESOME job!!
Like a fairy tale….. just wow.
I am really looking forward to seeing your film.
Bravo! Applause!
Yet another great post – I hope you don’t mind, not many people read my site, and by now you’re probably over blogger award nominations, but I nominated you for the Diverse Blogger Award nonetheless as I thought your page worth sharing 🙂 Looking forward to the next post!
I’m honored! However, I received the same nomination from another person recently and blogged about it, so I may look for a way to reference that, rather than do a from-scratch post. Thank you!
Please don’t feel compelled to. I was hoping not as much for follow up from any of my ‘nominees’, but was satisfied in my having been able to give the few I chose a shout out, and maybe introduce my (far fewer than yours admittedly) readers to something new which they may enjoy. Thank you for your thoughtful and courteous response!
Awesome! Congratulations Mitch 🙂 When can i see “Over the Rhine” ? i can’t wait to watch it.
Not for a while, I’m afraid. We’ll be at festivals through the fall. It’ll be released next winter.
Wonderful!
Wow! Many many congratulations Mitch Sir! 🙂
Congratulations and good wishes!!!
Thanks, Charles!
Congrats on introducing the film and getting pictures of some of the stars. Thanks for sharing. Hope you had a good Father’s Day.
It’s beautiful to see and feel a humble spirit within you through the work you do. You remind me that we can all indeed bloom where we have been planted seeking to honor God in whatever and wherever He has us every season of our lives.🙏
Thank you. And amen!
Congratulations, Mitch!
I expected the premier would go well, I’m so glad everything went as you envisioned. Can’t wait to see the film.
Thank you, Bill!
I’m late to the party in my sincere “Wow” and heartfelt congratulations, but you know I really dig what you’re doing, Mitch. God bless you and your family.
Thank you, dear Paula. Ditto x 2.
Hi Mitch,
The Lord bless each step of your journey. I pray that your film keeps impacting hearts for Christ. We all have our part to do and keep it up. Sounds awesome! In Christ,
Gary
Thanks, Gary!
Hey Mitch, congratulations on the film and premiere! I’ve been writing a screenplay, and wanted to ask an open ended question: Is there anything you wish someone had told you about film making before you began?
Lots of things! Narrow it down, though: filmmaking or screenwriting for starters?
My apologies for being vague (fools rush in where angels fear to tread) How about screenwriting?
Aha. Two initial thoughts: 1) Analyze the screenplays of films you admire (many can be purchased online); what makes them great? 2) Write, write, write–and don’t keep re-writing your first screenplay; re-writing is vital, but screenwriters don’t usually figure out what they’re doing until about their fourth screenplay.
Congratulations. May the Lord use it abundantly in the making of better people.
Thank you, Julie.
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