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...
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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...
“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...
‘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...
Footloose 40th Anniversary at Maven Cinemas: Footsteps from Bomont
2024 marks a significant milestone for film enthusiasts, particularly those in Utah County – the 40th anniversary of the classic...
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📅 Date: Sunday, December 17 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (UTC-7) Are you a passionate actor, director, producer, or crew member...
Behind the scenes of “This Bloody Country”
In the summer of 2022, I received a phone call from Anne Weiler, the producer of "This Bloody Country” filming...
“My Love Letter To Jazz” Strikes a Chord
Over the past 13 years, I have had the opportunity to work with filmmakers just starting their path as storyteller....
“Enactment” Unveils Dark Realities Behind the Spotlight
I love interviewing filmmakers that are just starting their journey as storytellers. As a recent graduate from the University of...
Manny: A Tale of Animation, Prayer and Persistence
As I explored the short film "MANNY," a wooden art mannequin yearning to draw but tethered by an iron stick...