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Festivities to include a large-scale exhibit at the State Capitol Building, statewide activations and screenings, and a permanent “Utah Film Trail” experience SALT LAKE CITY—Jan. 11, 2024— One hundred years after Utah made its film debut, the Utah Film Commission, which is also celebrating 50 years this year, has unveiled the “100 Years of Film & Television” exhibit at the...
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SALT LAKE CITY (June 8, 2023) – Today, the Utah Film Commission announced the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity Board approval of three new productions for state film incentives, generating an estimated economic impact of $45 million and 1700 new jobs. This month’s approved productions include Destined at Christmas 2, a sequel to the holiday film that premiered in 2022...
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SALT LAKE CITY (May 11, 2023) – Today, the Utah Film Commission announced the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity Board approval of five new productions for state film incentives, generating an estimated economic impact of $84.7 million with approximately 90% to occur in rural Utah. The approved productions are a selection of feature films, including the next installment of Kevin...
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SALT LAKE CITY (March 9, 2023) – Today, the Utah Film Commission announced the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity Board approval of 3 new productions for state film incentives, generating an estimated economic impact of $8.4 million and creating approximately 1,075 jobs. A Tree Fell in the Woods, an independent feature from writer/director Nora Kirkpatrick was approved for the Motion...
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SALT LAKE CITY (January 18, 2023) – Today, MovieMaker announced that Salt Lake City is one of the “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker.” Salt Lake City makes the list for the first time joining other filmmaking hubs such as Atlanta, GA, Albuquerque, NM and Austin,TX. “We're happy but not surprised that so many top-tier filmmakers share...
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