Draft:James Friedhoff

James Friedhoff

James Friedhoff (born June 1, 1993) is an American film producer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over a career spanning more than 10 years, he has produced three full-length feature films. His notable works include “The Spider’s Web: Arch Defiance” (2016), “The Riddle of the Spider’s Web” (2019), and “The Private Eye” (2024). Friedhoff is also a co-founder of ‘The CinemaCraft Workshop,’ a film workshop in Glendale, Ohio, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers. His work has been acknowledged in various industry publications, highlighting his contributions to the film industry.

Early Life and Education

James Friedhoff was born on June 1, 1993. He grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and developed an early interest in film and storytelling. Friedhoff attended Princeton High School in Sharonville, Ohio. During his last two years of high school, he attended Scarlett Oaks Career Campus, where he studied Firefighting 1 & 2 and EMT Basic, graduating in 2011. Throughout school and outside of it, Friedhoff pursued acting with a theater group called the Lake View Players, nurturing his passion for storytelling and performance, which eventually led him to a successful career in the film industry.

Career

James Friedhoff began his career in the film industry over a decade ago. He has produced three full-length feature films to date. His first film, “The Spider’s Web: Arch Defiance,” is a 1 hour and 1 minute adventure film released in 2016, with filming wrapping in late 2014. The film follows the story of teen geniuses Harrison and Malcolm, who are hijacked in Africa by mercenaries trying to force them to find the ultimate bio-weapon. This film, like his second, was a zero-budget production, which Friedhoff used as a way of gaining real-life experience in the film industry since he had no formal schooling.

Friedhoff’s second film, “The Riddle of the Spider’s Web,” is an action film released in 2019. This sequel follows the Scotts, who are confronted with their past and Harrison with his future when they visit a Caribbean island that is being ripped apart by mysterious earthquakes. Like his first film, this was also a zero-budget production.

His third film, “The Private Eye,” is a comedy, mystery, romance released in 2024. The film, which runs for 1 hour and 55 minutes, follows the life of private eye Mort Madison, whose life is spiraling downward until a beguiling, slightly familiar woman hires him for his most unusual case. “The Private Eye” was Friedhoff’s first film with a budget and featured big names such as Matt Rife, Eric Roberts, and Denzel Whitaker.

In addition to his film production work, Friedhoff co-founded ‘The CinemaCraft Workshop’ in Glendale, Ohio. This film workshop is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers, providing them with industry-standard training and real-world experience.

Awards and Recognitions

While James Friedhoff has not yet received formal awards or film festival recognitions, his work has been acknowledged in industry publications. He is notably mentioned as an associate producer in an article by The Source titled “New Trailer for Mystery Film ‘The Private Eye’ Starring Matt Rife, Featuring Denzel Whitaker, Jay Reeves, and Elijah Boothe,” published on January 19, 2024. Additionally, he is featured in an article by Cincinnati.com titled “Cincinnati Director Premieres ‘The Private Eye’ at Esquire Theatre,” published on February 3, 2024. An article by Variety titled “Matt Rife’s ‘The Private Eye’ Acquired by Glass House Distribution,” published on April 15, 2024. An article by The Hollywood Reporter about “The Private Eye” in an article titled “Bob Marley: One Love, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, Red Carpet Events,” published on February 9, 2024. An article by Deadline titled “Matt Rife, Clare Grant, The Private Eye; Gravitas Ventures Takes ‘The Friendliest Town’; Darius McCrary Wraps ‘Way Out Of Bounds’; More – Film Briefs,” published on November 30, 2020.

Personal Life

James Friedhoff was born on June 1, 1993, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a daughter, Aubree Nicole Friedhoff, who was born on March 23, 2016. In addition to his career in film production, his interests include writing, producing, acting, and doing voice impersonations. He also likes to show support in his free time by making appearances at local film events such as premieres and screenings.

Friedhoff is deeply motivated by his desire to show his daughter that anything is possible, even if the odds are against you. He also aims to demonstrate to others that with dedication and manifestation, anything can be achieved. His dedication to his family and his passion for storytelling have been significant influences throughout his life and career.