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[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]During this time of social distancing and staying at home, we've compiled a list of educational and entertainment experiences for you to enjoy. We will continue to update as more experiences become available.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]  Educational Experiences Utah Film Center Workshops SpyHop Programs Sundance Co//ab Entertainment Experiences DOCUTAH Unique...

April 16, 2020
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Next Level Round 4 Recipients

[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 Caty Gainer from Connor Rickman's Next Level Project, 'The Whole Lot'. Congratulations to the recipients of Round 4 of our Next Level Grant Program! Read more about the program here.   [/vc_column_text][/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...

April 1, 2020
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Utah Film Industry COVID-19 Workforce Resources

[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]The Utah Film Commission is here to support our local film industry. We are monitoring the rapidly evolving situation around COVID-19 and our focus is on the health and safety of our communities. In an effort to better protect the public and Utah Film Commission staff...

March 19, 2020
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Film Day on the Hill 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thank you to everyone who came to the first advocacy-focused Film Day on the Hill 2020! The Utah Film Commission and the Motion Picture Association of Utah appreciate all members of the local film community who make it what it is today.  Our goal is to...

February 28, 2020
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2019 Film Anniversaries featuring Utah

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cover photos by Andrea David, @filmtourismus Utah has been home to some of the most beloved and iconic films over the last 80 years. Discover those films that celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2019! 5 Year Anniversary (2014): The Giver This year we had the 5th anniversary of the release...

December 30, 2019
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Utah’s Most Well-Known Role as Anytown, USA

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It's the most wonderful time of the year! Specifically, if you're a big fan of Holiday made-for-TV films. Did you know that Utah plays a significant role in many of these films? From 25th Street in Ogden to Main Street in Bountiful and downtown Salt...

December 9, 2019
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Next Level Round 3 Recipients

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Congratulations to the recipients of Round 3 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 project in the state of Utah. The Utah Film...

November 15, 2019
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6 Spooky Utah Locations

[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] For Halloween, we've gathered a shortlist of some of Utah's most haunted locations. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]  Old Tooele Hospital/Asylum 49, Tooele, Utah There are said to be several demonic and dark presences that haunt the facility, which includes a man in all black, several former residents and workers, and a...

October 30, 2019
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Spotlight: Second Sight

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/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 Cole Sax and Phil Hessler to provide insight into the work on their newest film 'Second Sight', how they got started, and what advice they have...

October 10, 2019
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Butch, Sundance, and Katharine Ross

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][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. Armstrong 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,...

October 8, 2019
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