Spy Hop presents PitchNic, a world premiere of four short films written, directed & produced by Utah teens. A yearlong intensive film class, PitchNic is an innovative way to immerse students in the filmmaking process. If you are a film lover, you don’t want to miss this extraordinary display of local, upcoming talent.

Conceived in 2003 as an innovative way of uniting talented and passionate young filmmakers with real production resources, PitchNic allows experienced student filmmakers access to the funds, equipment and professional mentorship needed to create top-caliber films. PitchNic films have screened at over 30 festivals internationally, including Sundance Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival and the San Mauro Film Festival in Italy to name a few.

The Utah Motion Picture Incentive Program (MPIP) is a 20% to 25% post‐performance incentive that offers a cash rebate or a fully refundable, non‐transferrable tax credit on qualified dollars left in the State of Utah by a motion picture company. The MPIP is available for narrative, documentary, episodic series and reality television productions that intend to be distributed commercially. All projects are subject to the availability of MPIP funds.

The Community Film Incentive Program (CFIP) is designed to foster new and up-and-coming local filmmakers and productions. Projects that will spend up-to $500,000 in the State of Utah may qualify for a 20% post-performance cash rebate. All projects are subject to the availability of CFIP funds.