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...
Filmmaker Interviews
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...
Growing up Acting
Talking about acting from a young age and how it impacts the future career of performers. Chris Edward Garcia, Kayli...
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....
Jon Smith – “Wonderstone”
Jon Smith , the writer and producer of "Wonderstone" discusses the film and the opportunities for SUU students that are...
Carston Hadlock – “Why’d he leave his phone”
Carston Hadlock discusses his one man production "Why'd he leave his phone" and how he was able to make an...
That’s a Wrap with Tara Berrett
Filmmaker Tara Berrett discusses her latest film “That’s A Wrap” which will be screening at the Utah Film Festival as...
Exploring beyond the tragic in “Sandman”
Embarking on a film set is like delving into a filmmaker's personal journey. It's a space where I often engage...
‘Night of Wrath’ – A Clean Young Adult Mystery Thriller
My 13 year old son is on YouTube (his preferred source of entertainment) enjoying a new series and proceeds to...
Cameron Harper and Kurt Hale on “Broken Bread”
Filmmaker Cameron Harper (Random Acts) and Kurt Hale (The Single Ward) discusses their projects "Broken Bread" and "Our Hands".
Shannon Ryan-Angel – “The Real Moms”
Shannon Ryan-Angel discusses her latest film "The Real Moms".
The Real Moms
Filmmaker Shannon Ryan-Angel is the writer, producer, director and one of the actors in the short film “The Real Moms”...
Scott Briggs on “Compassion Spreads Like Wildfire”
We were able to virtually interview Scott Briggs, the writer and producer of “Compassion Spreads Like Wildfire: The Vickie Minor...
“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...
Taylor and Sam Interview – Dungeons & Dragons
Taylor Garrett and Sam Hart discuss their spec piece Dungeons and Dragons: Play Your Way with was selected as part...
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...