The Truth of The Game

Columbia College Chicago MFA Thesis, 2026 A young woman struggles against the growing pressures of her sport, and her unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Shot digitally over 5 days. On location. HMIs, LEDs and natural lighting. 
The Truth of The Game is in early post production.


Credits
Director: Lillian Tiemeyer
1st AD: James Marino
2nd AD: Amelia Lutz
Line Producer: Maddy Briggs
Production Assistant: Carter Chuquimia

Director of Photography: Robert Celestine
1st AC: Louis Mellinand
2nd AC: Anusri Sabariperunal
2nd AC: Peara Savath

Gaffer: Isabella M Balta
Key Grip: Callie Kubal
Grips: Luisa Bott, Issac Barnett, TJ Dennis, Joey Martinez, Heather Sunderlage
Dolly Grips: Finn Scully, Emilio Barajas

Production Designer: Anja Kariuki
Script Supervisor: Lucas Bold
Production Sound Mixer: Andy Bries, Maddy Briggs

Editor: Tessa Miller

Katie: Sophia Smaradescu
Coach Bryan: Brian Zane
Gabi: Madeleine Snyder
Sarah: Lou Stockmeyer
Ashley: Skylar McClure



                       
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