The Journal Movie

One Year

Chad — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:15:31 +0000

This evening Mom, Tyler, and I went mulberry picking down at the creek near our house. After obtaining a sufficient amount for the making of a mulberry cobbler (soon to be in my near future!), we strolled farther down the creek to a very familiar spot that I haven’t been to for about a year. Only the last time I went there, I was lugging a bunch of camera equipment.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since we were in the middle of production for The Journal. Looking back, it was an extremely amateurish film, quite poorly done, but I learned in the process of making it, and made many memories, some fonder than others (there happened to be a ton of poison ivy back in those woods….).

So, having my camera along with me, I shot a few pics of the spots where the action happened. Here they are, along with the corresponding shots from the movie.

The third shot of the first battle scene.

Here’s what it looks like now, slightly different angle and overgrown, but still the same.

Having a conversation during the opening battle.

The same spot, sans Tyler, Jonathan, and me.

Across the States

Chad — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:15:30 +0000

Here’s a small list of the states of the U.S. that I know The Journal has been sent to:

Illinois
Iowa
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Wisconsin
Missouri
Texas
Washington (State)
Oklahoma

That’s 1/5 of the United States of America!

Your Turn!

Chad — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:01:22 +0000

Have you seen The Journal?

If you have, why not leave a comment below and tell us what you thought of it, whether it be constructive criticism or telling us how it helped make an impact on your life. We, the makers, value your feedback as we consider future films!

DVDs Are Available!

Chad — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:58:12 +0000

That’s right, you can now own The Journal on DVD. Though orders can’t be filled right away at this moment, as soon as I get the next batch of DVDs in, we’ll send it to you! The cost is $10.00 (including shipping!), and it includes The Journal, Outtakes, Behind the Scenes, Official Trailer, Gospel Presentation, and two extra features: War of 1812, a silent short comedy, and Declassified Report, Stembridge Mill’s entry into the 2007 SAICFF Trailer Competition, which was also chosen as a semi-finalist in the competition.

Lord willing I will also be able to make the film available through Glarity Media Store for those of you who want the film only, as well as on a 2007 SAICFF anthology DVD collection being put together by the Dallas Christian Filmmakers, and possibly even a low resolution version on GodTube.

Soli Deo Gloria!

SAICFF 2007

Chad — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:59:08 +0000

Well, even though The Journal didn’t get any farther than semi-finalist in the 2007 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, my family and I had a great time at the festival viewing the other films and listening to the speaking.

Now that all that’s done, I’m getting ready to release The Journal to the general public on November 1st. All those who have pre-orded a copy can expect to get theirs in early November.

Soli Deo Gloria!

DVD To be Released on November 1

Chad — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:14:53 +0000

Praise the Lord! The Journal will be released on DVD on November 1st, 2007. Pre-order your copy today!

Declassified Report to show at SAICFF 2007

Chad — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:56:05 +0000

Praise the Lord! I found out today that my entry into the SAICFF 2007 trailer competition has made it into the semi-finals! Soli Deo Gloria!

The Journal Official Movie Trailer

Chad — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:36:23 +0000

Here ’tis:

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=d216eeaf1946a803a7d5

The Journal DVD: To Do

Chad — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:45:18 +0000

Here’s what I have left to do on The Journal DVD before it is ready for release:

>>The Journal
> Music/Audio levels tweaking, final DVD export

>> Behind the Scenes Documentary
> Footage & pictures compiling
> Crew interviews

>> Outtakes
> Compile footage

>> Gospel Presentation
> Keynote or video presentation

>> Trailer
> Finish trailer

>> Napoleon’s War of 1812
> Add rest of titles, music

The Journal to Show at SAICFF

Chad — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:32:45 +0000

Praise the Lord! The Journal will be shown at least once at this year’s SAICFF! Though it will not be competing as a semi-finalist for the Jubilee Award, it is competing as a semi-finalist in the Young Filmmaker’s category. Soli Deo Gloria!