[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This series of posts highlights some of our local industry talent: on-screen and behind-the-scenes, established and up-and-coming. We asked Mercedes Williamson to provide insight into her work as a 2nd Assistant Director, how she got started, and what advice she has for people trying to...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This series of posts highlights some of our local industry talent: on-screen and behind-the-scenes, established and up-and-coming. We asked Bega Metzner to provide insight into her work as the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission Director, how she got started, and what advice she has...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Above: Katharine Ross on set of Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Stephen B. Strong The 1960s saw the release of several westerns that stand out today as some of the finest motion pictures ever made, among them John Ford’s The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Above: Mickey Gilbert jumping between horses for Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Stephen B. Armstrong Few professionals in Hollywood have a filmography as impressive as Mickey Gilbert’s. Over a career spanning nearly seven decades, he’s been a stuntman, a stunt coordinator and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This series of posts highlights some of our local industry talent: on-screen and behind-the-scenes, established and up-and-coming. We asked Britani Alexander to provide insight into her work as a Transportation Coordinator, how she got started, and what advice she has for people trying to get...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The history of Utah’s railroad spans over one hundred years and sprawls to each corner of the state. Utah’s locomotive heritage is especially significant this month being that it is the 150th anniversary of Promontory Point’s historic Golden Spike - which ceremonially joined the First Transcontinental...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This series of posts highlights some of our local industry talent: on-screen and behind-the-scenes, established and up-and-coming. We asked Reed Smoot to provide insight into his work as a Cinematographer, how he got started, and what advice he has for people trying to get into the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Utah Film Commission has been working with Disney Channel's Andi Mack television series to provide an on-set apprenticeship with 1st Assistant Director Troy Rohovit. Over 40 production assistants applied for the apprenticeship and two were offered the two-week experience of joining the crew on set. Apprenticeship mentor Troy Rohovit stated, "The 1st A.D. Apprentice...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sidewalks are lit up with twinkling lights and festive music is on every station. We have officially entered the holiday season and there’s truly no better time to curl up with some popcorn and a festive film. Or two. So, here’s our holiday viewing guide,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This series of posts highlights some of our local industry talent: on-screen and behind-the-scenes, established and up-and-coming. My name is Zeppelin Zeerip, and no, I wasn’t named after the band. As for my occupation, I’m a filmmaker, though that’s just one component. I work for Field...