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I am currently working on my WWII drama, THE RED CHURCH (aka The Evasion of Michael Mullen).

Below is some concept art that I am working on to show what I am thinking. Pulling the thinking out from the ether and right to you kats.

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Aside from THE RED CHURCH, here are some other things I am working out:

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THE GOOD THIEF (USA 2005) aka Saint Christopher:

"...Mr. Herwig is a filmmaker that will be heard from again and again."

"...high quality production values"

"...a bleak but ultimately poetic rumination on redemption"

"...R.T. Herwig strives for an expression of profound internal emotions"

"...mesmerizing and refreshing

"...never gives in to genre and narrative conventions"

"...Herwig achieves many moments of truth in his images"

"...a dreamscape"

"...very accomplished debut film"

"...beautiful cinematography"

"...superb acting performances"

"...a work of real lyrical beauty"

"...very striking"

"...RT Herwig's THE GOOD THIEF is a film you should see"

"...a very well made film!"

I actually had the title THE GOOD THIEF first (go look at the Hollywood Reporter), but after both films met up at the Philadelphia Film Festival and because of the cease and desist letter that followed, my attorney instructed me that I had to shelve my film until the Alliance Atlantis/Neil Jordan/Nick Nolte film of the same name came and went (theatrical-cable). Because of this, all momentum was lost and I had to sit on the sidelines for a few years.

Before this... I was able to take the film all around North America for public, festival and private screenings.

"RT Herwig's THE GOOD THIEF is the kind of movie that you can make too much of, or too little of. It is excellent, mind you, but having the wrong expectations will surely ruin your viewing pleasure. If you're looking for a sophisticated art film with thought-provoking ambiguities and dark psychological imagery, you'll be wanting more. If you're looking for a fast-paced urban crime drama, you'll also be wanting more. RT Herwig's THE GOOD THIEF falls between the two. It is a simple, straightforward story that is raised to the level of film art by its fully developed complex characters, extraordinary acting, and the director's eye for powerful natural imagery. I highly recommend it.

Jerry Jennings, Philadelphia

"RT Herwig's small, indie feature THE GOOD THIEF is a haunting and very atmospheric piece of cinema, wherein darkness rules not only the streets, but also the hearts of the people living within the shadows. This terrifically, well-crafted film, features excellent performances by its cast, a very effective score and beautiful cinematography. A stunning testament to independent filmmaking."

Philadelphia Film Festival

"RT Herwig's THE GOOD THIEF was one of the most talked about films at this year's festival. I was so glad to see something so completely original, odd, arty, technically mastered and impactful. I was mesmerized by the camera work and mood and applaud R.T.'s courageous choices while maintaining accessibility.

Sedona International Film Festival

"RT Herwig's direction of THE GOOD THIEF is far more interesting than most mainstream films. The camera angles are tilted more often than they are straight, which effectively conveys the subjectivity of the main character's mind, while also keeping the audience more detached. The film is made up almost entirely of long shots, both in terms of camera distance and the time between edits (one memorable shot is of a breakfast, shot through the spindles of a railing, with two spindles visually keeping the three diners separate, and all done in one very long take."

San Jose Film Festival

"I come across many talented directors with a sharp understanding and passion for films, filmmaking and acting. However, it is the rare talent who is able to develop a multi-dimensional grasp of the process and showcase it in his work. RT Herwig is one such rare director. Mr. Herwig handled the task of bringing a thought provoking and very atmospheric piece of cinema to an audience, and he delivered with THE GOOD THIEF. In an assured, well-crafted and stylized manner, his debut artfully and effectively deals with the questions of guilt and forgiveness from the internal POV of the lead character. THE GOOD THIEF shows the beginnings of a gifted storyteller with a firm grasp on his work; even more telling is that he directed, produced, co-wrote and edited the piece. With this work, Mr. Herwig has successfully proved himself and demonstrated that he could manage a budget, a union cast and crew, and deliver a successful feature film on time and within budget."

- Bob Zmuda,Executive Producer

MAN ON THE MOON and the founder of COMIC RELIEF

"Eclectic debut feature... ...it grows on you." Says Irv Slifkin in his new book FILMADELPHIA about SAINT CHRISTOPHER

(CLICK HERE FOR SAINT CHRISTOPHER'S MYSPACE FILM PAGE)

It's currently available on DVD. RENT IT AT NETFLIX. Check out Amazon.com | bn.com | blockbuster.com|etc. etc. etc.

I've added a Quicktime of production stills to wet your whistle. The NEW trailer is coming I promise. Check back soon.