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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Monster Love! Our feature film comedy Notzilla, an affectionate send-up of old monster movies, has received two new honors! (Click on any image to enlarge, or to start slide show) First, we were chosen to preview exclusive scenes from the … Continue reading

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A Life-Changer

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!

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

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

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

This Little Light of Ours (Update: Over-the-Rhine, now titled Healing River, went on to become the highest rated independent inspirational film in the history of Amazon Prime.) Two years ago I pitched a compelling story of forgiveness to a faith-based … Continue reading

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Irony Board

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

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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A Filmmaker’s Journal

My feature film Over-the-Rhine has been officially selected for the Burbank International Film Festival! We’ve also been told we may be in the running for an award, but don’t know the details yet. Over-the-Rhine will screen Saturday, September 9, 1:00 … Continue reading

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

New Feature Film in the Works! I was planning to write a profoundly serious blog post today. Oops! Instead, I find myself in final negotiations to write, direct, and produce an absurdly over-the-top feature film–and loving it! It’s my earnest … Continue reading

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