Breaking through the Monotony with Sunsleeper’s ‘Currents’
The music video "Currents" by the rock band Sunsleeper takes audiences on a visual exploration in everyday life revealing the...
Filmmaker Interviews
From Passion to Production: The Journey of ‘The Cold Ground’
In an industry that often spends hundreds of millions of dollars to make a feature film, I am impressed with...
“I Be A Witch”: A Tale of Accusation and Redemption
When a filmmaker feels a urge to tell a story the world seems to throw every obstacle imaginable to prevent...
“The Alchemy Effect” and The Chemistry of Unluckiest Heroes and Villains
The most important part of a film is the story yet the individual with that seems to shy away from...
‘He Never Left’ is Coming Back to Utah
In a whirlwind of creativity, resilience, and passion, the talented team behind "The Witching Season" presents their latest cinematic venture,...
‘Tower Theatre’ is a Love Letter to Salt Lake City’s Cinematic Gem
Filmmakers craft their stories anticipating to premiere in movie theaters. Utah has few options for filmmakers to screen their film...
“Trundle” takes us on a journey of Soup, Struggles, and Unity
n the bustling city where magic meets quirky characters, a heartwarming story about Trundle (Daniel Simonsen) strives to overcome the...
“Where the Rope Ends”is a Tale of Survival and Transformation
Imagine falling 100 feet above the ground after a rappelling accident! "Where the Rope Ends," tells the remarkable journey of...
Explore a Journey of Rediscovery with “Roman Pilgrim”
"Roman Pilgrim - The Tale of Wishful Creek" takes audiences on an emotional journey as Roman, portrayed by Christopher Horsey,...
Strategic Moves and Cinematic Grooves of ‘Checkmate: The Last King’
"Checkmate: The Last King" is a creative blend of wit, collaboration, and strategic chess. In a recent interview with Louis...
An Android Longs For Nostalgia In ‘To Err’
I have always been a huge sci-fi fan. Films like THX 1138, Soylent Green, and Fahrenheit 451 are able to...
“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...
‘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...