Today we’d like to introduce you to Jeremy Tuttle.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I grew up in a small town in the Deep South with liberal parents who worked in public education. That upbringing gave me a full appreciation of comedy and especially satire. I started studying journalism in college at the University of Georgia. I eventually found that my style of writing was best suited for film. After UGA I decided to go to grad school at SCAD in Savannah for writing and directing. There was a 10 or 11 month break between UGA and SCAD, so I lived out of my car and traveled around working on every film job I could find.
After enrolling at SCAD, I was cast in The Conspirator, a film directed by Robert Redford. That helped me get my first acting agent. Then after I graduated, I moved to Atlanta to keep acting, while continuing to write, direct, and produce my own films. In addition to being a filmmaker, I work at Georgia State University in the Creation and Technology Labs, where I help students, faculty, and staff with their films and media projects.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
(Laughing) There have definitely been a few bumps in the road. Growing up I didn’t know anyone who worked in any aspect of the film and television industry. It took me a lot of trial and error to figure out that filmmaking is my passion. Once I figured that out, there was a steep learning curve. I didn’t actually work on my first film until I was in my mid-twenties. It took me years to find my niche as a filmmaker.
Then, like a lot of filmmakers, I quickly discovered that my imagination was a lot richer than my bank account. I learned to embrace low-budget filmmaking and write with budgetary considerations in mind. It’s not about how much money you have. It’s all about the story, the characters, and how you relate to your audience. You don’t have to have a lot of money to make a good film.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Peach Creek Productions story. Tell us more about the business.
Peach Creek Productions is my film production company. We make comedy films in Georgia. I’m very proud of our newest project. It’s an Atlanta-based comedy web series called Outside the Perimeter. There are currently two episodes on YouTube, and we are working on more. All of the episodes involve local Atlanta topics. For example, our most recent episode is about two guys trying to convince their roommate that they beat up former Atlanta Braves pitcher, John Rocker, fifteen years ago… so they confront Rocker at a charity event and try to get him to admit it. That episode has received a lot of positive reviews and won several awards at film festivals, but the best part is sitting in a theater and watching audience reactions. It’s very rewarding when you can make a room full of people laugh. It’s all about the story and characters… that’s what makes our films stand out.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
What’s the old expression? …”Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Yeah, I’ve definitely had some good luck. There’s been some bad luck too, but I try not to dwell on that. Just learn from the experience and move on.
Contact Info:
- Website: jeremytuttlefilms.com
- Email: peachcreekproductions@gmail.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeachCreekProductions/
Image Credit:
Peach Creek Productions; Jason Vail Photography
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