September 11, 2026

Two New Productions Approved for Film Incentives in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (September 11, 2026) – Today, the Utah Film Commission announced the Utah Board of Tourism Development approval of two new productions for state film incentives.

The approved productions, “Houseboard Heroes” and “Prepare for the End” are supported by the Community Film Incentive Program that fosters up-and-coming local filmmakers and productions. “The approval of these two projects represents a direct investment in Utah’s next generation of filmmakers,” said Virginia Pearce, Director of the Utah Film Commission. “The Community Film Incentive Program not only showcases our homegrown talent and diverse landscapes, but it also helps cultivate a sustainable creative economy from the ground up.”

Below is a list of approved productions (in alphabetical order):

Houseboat Heroes
Episodic
Distribution: TBD
Locations: Emery, Grand, Kane and Washington Counties

Prepare for the End
Feature
Distribution: TBD
Locations: Summit County

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About the Utah Film Commission

As part of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Utah Office Tourism, the Utah Film Commission formed in 1974 promotes 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.

Thousands of productions have been filmed in Utah over the last century, including John Ford’s “The Searchers,” “Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid,” “Thelma & Louise,” “Forrest Gump,” and most recently Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts.” Many episodic series have also been filmed in Utah, such as “Westworld,” “Yellowstone”, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” and the CBS television series, “Marshals.”

For more information, visit film.utah.gov.