“Renaissance Kid” is Breaking Hollywood Conventions
I recently interviewed Clark Winegar, the writer and director of the upcoming film "Renaissance Kid.” He shared insights into the...
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‘Server’s Blinded Light’ is Dishing Up Dreams
I visited the set of 'Server’s Blinded Light’, a short film that is participating in the Networking Film Challenge at...
Secrets, Reunion, and Creative Collaboration in “The Other Half”
Can you tell a story with only two characters in one location? Sometimes putting limitations on your storytelling ability allows...
Unveiling the Horrors of “Haunted”
In the dimly lit corners of the theater, "Haunted," creeps into your creepest recesses of your brain. “Haunted” is a...
‘Highway’ Is A Suspenseful Desert Odyssey
In the vast, desolate stretches of the Utah desert, where the sun casts long shadows on lonely roads, filmmaker Douglas...
‘Neverland PD’ Reimagines Peter Pan Classic
I attended a writing masterclass taught by the one and only Neil Gaiman (Sandman, Good Omens, American Gods) and he...
“The Bet” Unveils the Human Toll of War
There are types of stories that filmmakers gravitate toward more than others. For example, Nathan Cragun has a tendency to...
Proselyting Got Deadly in “The Handbook”
If you or someone you know was a missionary that knocked on strangers doors, you know the fear is real....
Behind the Scenes of John Cheney’s “Payday”
Open Cinema played host to the crime thriller "Payday," written, directed, and produced by John Cheney. The film takes audiences...
“Icarian” A Tale of Desperation, Redemption, and Harsh Utah Wilderness
In the unforgiving landscapes of Utah, “Icarian" follows the desperate journey of Simon Shaw and Isabella Hughes, the last survivors...
A Look Under ‘An Arrangement of Skin’
Several years ago I taught at Salt Lake Community College in the film department as an adjunct staff member. My...
The Resurrection of ’The Time Machine’
Ebrahim Ghaeini, the creative mind behind the short film "The Time Machine," recently shared insights into the making of this...
Hope, Regret, Redemption: The Untold Story of ‘What I Should Have Said’
March 2020 the screenplay "What I Should Have Said" pickup up the win for Best Feature Screenplay at the Utah...
“Ring of Fire” Illuminates the Skies
Inspiration can often be found in the world around us, or as I discovered in the case of the following...
Discover the Japanese art of self-care in “The Garden of Peace”
I love this beautiful state that I live. In the serene landscapes of Utah, filmmaker Walter Mirkšs created a seven-minute...
13th Annual Utah Film Festival Official Nominee Announcement
The Utah International Film Festival is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Official Selection for its 13th annual celebration of...
“ALLIE” is a Collaboration of Love in Binary
As the Utah International Film Festival approaches, anticipation is building for the world premiere of 'ALLIE,' a sci-fi short film...
The Mill Creek Strangler
Serial killers are frightening. Just the thought of them, while you are alone in your house at night or in...
Spy-type Model
Life can be full of surprises. Sometimes you just wouldn't know what will hit you or who will bump into...
100 Years of Utah Film & Television
2024 will be 100 years since the first movies filmed in Utah premiered and also the 50th anniversary of the...
The Vanished
The Vanished has been selected to play at the Utah Film Festival, Saturday October 1st at the Towne Hub in...
Maven Cinemas Presents a Back to the Future Trilogy Marathon
Hop into your DeLorean and zoom down to Maven Cinemas for a day of time-hopping fun with the "Back to...
‘Heart of Africa’ director Tshoper Kabambi to helm ‘PATRICE LUMUMBA’ Bio-Epic
Director Tshoper Kabambi, recognized for his work on 'Heart of Africa,' has been selected to direct the upcoming bio-epic, 'PATRICE...
Trespassers
Trespassers has been selected to play at the Utah Film Festival, Saturday October 1st at the Towne Hub in American...
Side Effect
Our mental health is of utmost importance. And it is highly advised to seek medical consultation as soon as we...
One Who Knows
A story filled with extraordinary adventures bound to life's true calling, Shiloh Nyce's short screenplay titled "One Who Knows" entails...
She Works Hard for the Money
Never underestimate a woman, she may be pretty, delicate, and loves flowers, but when it seems like she's at the...
A Journey to the Moon
My kids and I enjoyed watching Jack Getschman's animated short film "A Journey To The Moon." This three-minute film tells...
Forgive Not
Rion Martell's screenplay “Forgive Not” is a work of a genius, it is something I am looking forward to being...
The Midwife’s Case Notes in a Time of Contagion
"The Midwife's Case Notes in a Time of Contagion" by Sara Read novel and adapted by James Fitzmaurice is a...
Dark Energy
Dark Energy has been selected to play at the Utah Film Festival, Saturday October 1st at the Towne Hub in...
Killing Detroit
Reading the work of Christopher Hood entitled The Top has open my eyes to the reality that is happening to...
Growing up Acting
Talking about acting from a young age and how it impacts the future career of performers. Chris Edward Garcia, Kayli...
Goodbye Home
Jonathan Chong's animated short film "Goodbye Home" brings an emotional and heartfelt depiction of Australia's Black Summer. This film tells...
Bound By Blood
Reading “Mortal Path Series: Bound By Blood” is outstanding. It makes me want to see the film in the future...
Why Short Films Shine at Film Festivals
Film festivals around the world are increasingly turning their spotlight on short films, and there's a good reason behind this...
Film Festival Rollerskating Party at Classic Fun Center
The Utah International Film Festival is thrilled to announce a unique and exhilarating addition to its lineup of events—an exclusive...
How to Make Your Feature Film for Less than $10,000
You have been wanting to make a feature film since the first time you saw one in theaters. But once...