Tag Archives: filmmaking

When Your Kids Surpass You

Posted on February 22, 2024 by mitchteemley

A few years back, while capturing some pre-production images for an upcoming feature film, I turned to our director-of-photography, Jeff, and launched into one of my legendary “which reminds me of the time when…” narratives (something I limit myself to … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago Today

Posted on October 19, 2023 by mitchteemley

A Filmmaker’s Journal Ten years ago, my life changed. I’d been trying “forever” to make movies, believing it was something God had called me to do. But I simply didn’t have the funds. So I got a bunch of talented … Continue reading →

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Seven Years Ago This Month

Posted on June 29, 2023 by mitchteemley

A Filmmaker’s Journal Seven years ago this month, I was in the midst of filming Healing River (it’s working title at the time was Over-the-Rhine), my first feature film as a writer-director-producer. I wanted “to share the experience with you, my … Continue reading →

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The Best Movies of 2022

Posted on March 10, 2023 by mitchteemley

This list (after posters below) is highly subjective. Not only haven’t I seen every movie released last year, and very few foreign language films (in the U.S. most are released after the Oscars), but “Bests” are always a matter of … Continue reading →

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Future Movie Settings

Posted on February 24, 2023 by mitchteemley

Three years ago in the thick of the pandemic, my co-producer wife Trudy and I started countering our cabin fever by scouting potential film locations. During these outings we capture images from our beautiful and historical southwest Ohio/northern Kentucky area. … Continue reading →

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This Little Light of Mine

Posted on October 27, 2022 by mitchteemley

A Filmmaker’s Journal Five years ago an independent production company agreed to finance my “compelling little story of forgiveness” as one of eight feature films for limited release to a faith-based audience. Thrilled, I wrote, directed, and produced the movie … Continue reading →

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Open Door or Open Pit?

Posted on July 10, 2022 by mitchteemley

Ambition! I’d just completed my final student film, was combing through Backstage, a well-known resource for entry-level movie jobs, found a production manager opening, and called. I spoke with an excitable assistant: “Can you come by now?” she asked. “Yes!” … Continue reading →

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My Next Big Box-Office Hit?

Posted on May 19, 2022 by mitchteemley

Horror thrillers and Movies for Women are among the most successful movie genres. Could this be my next big hit: A Filmmaker’s Journal 2020 was my biggest year ever as a filmmaker. Oddly enough, thanks to the-pandemic-that-shall-not-be-named, I had three … Continue reading →

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Touching Base With My Friends

Posted on July 3, 2021 by mitchteemley

First, allow me to apologize. I’ve been out of town most of the last two weeks, and have had little time to visit my blogging friends’ sites. So I feel the need to touch base with you now, because you … Continue reading →

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Best Movies of 2020

Posted on April 24, 2021 by mitchteemley

2020 was truly a game-changer. Among other public venues, movie theaters became almost invisible. Result? 2020 Academy Award nominees (which requires a theatrical release) are dominated by low-budget indies. Second, movie studios have permanently shifted their emphasis to a split … Continue reading →

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