September 25, 2024

Four New Productions Approved for Film Incentives in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (September 25, 2024) – Today, the Utah Film Commission announced the Utah Board of Tourism Development approval of four new productions for state film incentives, generating an estimated economic impact of $7.8 million and approximately 300 new jobs.

A comedy series, “The Promised Land”, was approved for a Rural Utah Film Incentive. “The support from Utah not only helps us bring our vision to life, but also creates valuable opportunities for local talent and crew,” said Producer Richie Johns. The production will begin filming this month and will bring an estimated $3.3 million of economic impact to Washington County. 

Local filmmakers Jake Van Wagoner (“Aliens Abducted My Parents and Know I Feel Kinda Left Out”) and David Wulf (“Haul Out the Holly”) team up for “Deck the Walls”, a Hallmark Channel production approved for a Rural Utah Film Incentive. The feature film starring Ashley Greene (“Twilight”) and Wes Brown (“Haul Out the Holly”) is scheduled to premiere on November 29 as part of the network’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” lineup. 

A new series from Angel Studios, “Homestead” was approved for a Utah Motion Picture Incentive starring Neal McDonough (“Tulsa King”) and Dawn Olivieri (“1883”). “The local cast and crew here are top-notch—everyone’s talented and easy to work with,” said Producer Ben Kasica, “On top of that, the potential tax incentives help make it all come together, so Utah really stood out as the best place to bring this project to life.” 

The horror film “Curse of Crom 2: Crom’s Fury” was approved for the Utah Motion Picture Incentive Program. The sequel directed by local filmmaker Rob York begins filming this month. “The film tax incentives offered by Utah have been instrumental in bringing this project to life, particularly during a challenging time for independent filmmaking,” commented Producer Jason Faller. “These incentives have made it possible for us to produce Crom 2 in a location that not only fits our creative vision but also supports the film industry here at home.”

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About the Utah Film Commission

As part of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, the Utah Film Commission markets the entire state as a destination for film, television, and commercial production by promoting the use of professional local crew and talent, support services, Utah locations, and the Motion Picture Incentive Program. The office also serves as a liaison to the film industry, facilitating production needs across the state. Formed in 1974, the Utah Film Commission celebrates its 50th anniversary, as well as 100 years of Utah Film & Television in 2024.

Thousands of productions have been filmed in Utah, including “Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid,” “Thelma & Louise,” and “Forrest Gump,” to name only a few. Many episodic series have also been filmed in Utah, such as “Yellowstone”, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” and “Westworld.”

For more information, visit film.utah.gov.