Tag Archives: film

A Life-Changer

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

Three years ago this month, we began production on Over-the-Rhine, my first feature film as a writer-director-producer. I’d made many short films over the years, but this was the first time anyone had ever put up the funding necessary for … Continue reading →

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Music from My Movies: Correction!

Posted on April 7, 2019 by

Oops! Well, this is embarrassing! A couple of days ago I shared The Game, a song I wrote for the feature film Over-the-Rhine, only to discover that I’d accidentally uploaded an earlier version! I’ve updated the blog post to include … Continue reading →

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

This little five minute horror thriller (home movie) was one of my first efforts at filmmaking. It stars my daughter Elizabeth and my wife Trudy (my other daughter Amanda was the crew). Should I have waited for Halloween? It’s a … Continue reading →

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

Green Means Go! Concept art for in-the-works monster movie parody. I jumped the gun last year and announced that I was about to sew up a deal to write and direct a new feature film. Well, it took half a … Continue reading →

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on September 14, 2017 by

This Little Light of Ours Two years ago I pitched a compelling story of forgiveness to a faith-based production company in Ohio. They liked it and agreed to make it one of five feature films they would distribute primarily via … Continue reading →

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Irony Board

Posted on September 7, 2017 by

A quick pre-scheduled post just for fun. I’m currently at the Burbank International Film Festival being mercilessly pursued by paparazzi!

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

Major Award Nomination We’ll be flying into Los Angeles tomorrow for the Burbank International Film Festival where the movie I wrote and directed Over-the-Rhine will receive its West Coast Premiere this Saturday, September 9. If you live in or near … Continue reading →

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