Today we’d like to introduce you to Thomas J. Churchill.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Thomas J. Churchill, aka “Church” as people call him, is an American Writer, Director and Producer who founded Church Hill Productions, an American Independent film company that is based on the Sunset Las Palmas Studio Lot in Hollywood, USA. Their mission (Churchill and his producing partner, Aleksandra Zorich Hunt) is to create and develop entertaining projects films and television. Their work can be seen in various genres of Horror, Action, Dramas and Thrillers. Churchill’s latest work, the horror thriller The 3 Killer Pigs, planned for a 2025 limited theatrical release. Thomas is known for his unique take on his own twist on the Amityvile lore with his own trilogy (The Amityville Harvest, The Amityville Moon and Amityville Uprising) all distributed through LIONSGATE.
Recently, they have written, directed and produced over 13 titles for various companies. Some of our titles have been through Redbox for over a year, as well as been distributed through Lionsgate, Starz, Peacock, Amazon Prime, BET-Plus, Tubi, Pluto TV, Hulu and Netflix to name a few and can be seen worldwide. Three of our thrillers are back streaming on the Peacock Network.
Churchill was born in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, raised in Queens, New York. He is Italian, Irish and English descent. His mother being Italian and his father Irish/English-born. Born into a family of six, the youngest of four children. His first award came early, “Doctor of Storytelling” came from daycare center/prekindergarten when he was five years of age. The dream of acting and entertaining was always in his heart at an early age. In fact, at Age 7 Churchill, was in the top 5 for the remake of film The Champ. Although the part went to actor Rick Schroder, this did not discourage Churchill. The same year he meets film and sports icon – Fred “The Hammer” Williamson who he will later direct years later in Check Point and the upcoming planned action film, The Avenging Angel.
But, It was in his sophomore year in High School when he convinced his father to buy him a video camera (a full sized VHS) so he could make his vision come to life as an actor in the film, The War Master. A film about two teenage cops fighting the drug problem in their neighborhood. It went on to win several local awards as Churchill was published in several newspapers regarding his film. The New York Daily News, New York Newsday, The Ridgewood Times and The Queens Tribune to list some. This is the film that would forever change his life, a film he wrote, produced and directed. A film that would change his passion from actor …to storyteller.
Today, Churchill is living his dream in Hollywood, with numerous awards, writer, director, producer acting credits under his belt, his films have been picked up by Streamers, Networks and Studios.
Churchill also branched from films to his very own show, Church’s Hollywood Moments available on Youtube. Make sure you hit the “Subscribe”, “Like” and “Notify” buttons on his page.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
At times. But, nothing is smooth until you put the work into it. That pretty much goes to any challenge that you choose to take on. I spent 3 Quarters of my life building my brand.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Being in the entertainment business has been a blessing for me. I wanted to be here since I was a child. Dreaming in New York of one day making movies in Hollywood…having people know my work is a one of the greatest feelings in the world. To follow your dreams and have them come true is a combination of focus and of course GOD. I am proud of the ups and downs…the good and the bad …my life reads like a book. I hope that someone out there…watching what I do…can inspire them and have them set their goals, stay their track…stay true to their heart and most of all stay focused and achieve what they set out for.
The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
Yes. When the World throws you a lemon …don’t get discouraged. …Make yourself the “BEST” Lemonade!!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.churchhillproductions.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/churchshollywoodmoments
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchhillproductions
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-j-churchill-church-hill-productions/
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/thomaschurchill
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/@churchshollywoodmoments
- Other: www.instagram.com/thomas_j_churchill
