Cover photo by Tia Rosenlof This spotlight series highlights some of our Next Level Grant recipients. In this spotlight, we spoke with Arthur Veenema about the making of his short film, 'The Atomic Spawn'. The Atomic Spawn poster designed by Katie Mansfield Set in the year 1952 on...
Cover photo from A Crafty Christmas Romance, read more below. 'Tis the season! Especially, if you're a big fan of holiday made-for-TV films. Utah has played a significant role in many holiday films over the years. From downtown Salt Lake City to Park City Main Street...
This spotlight series highlights some of our Next Level Grant recipients. In this spotlight, we spoke with Caitlin Burris about the making of her short film, 'Keepsake'. Caitlin Burris is an advertising copywriter with screenwriting aspirations. Originally from California, she grew up in a small mountain...
Actors have always maintained a unique place on set that is integral to the production's success. During the pandemic, each film department, including actors, are having to adjust to keep sets safe. We spoke with Charla Bocchicchio about her experience returning to set and how...
Utah has long been the setting for many indie-horror films, and on the week of Halloween, what can be better than being scared of your own backyard? To help us get ready in the spooky season, the Utah Film Commission has compiled this list of...
This spotlight series highlights some of our Next Level Grant recipients. In this spotlight, we asked Maxim and Lucy Nebeker to provide insight into the work on their latest project, ‘The Dowager’. [caption id="attachment_19069" align="alignleft" width="240"] photo by: Caty Gainer[/caption] Maxim and Lucy Nebeker are a twin...
Earlier this year, COVID-19 completely changed every aspect of the ways we interact with others. In an industry like film, being in close proximity to each other is in the very nature of the work we do. While health departments, film commissions, studios, guilds, and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photo by Chad Kirkland from Caitlin Burris' Next Level Project, ''Keepsake'. Congratulations to the recipients of Round 5 of our Next Level Grant Program! Read more about the program here. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Next Level Grant Program provides funding for local directors and producers that are currently working on a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Utah is still monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about guidelines across the state here. Key Facts from state and local public health departments are: Face masks are recommended in all indoor and outdoor public areas where social distancing is not possible. Refer to the COVID-19...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Happy Earth Day! This year, we've put together a guideline to going green on your next production. Check out the resources below. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is Green Production? Green Production is a specific business strategy that practices sustainability on set. Sustainable practices support ecological, human and economic health,...