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Paul Cartwright – Carrie’s Conversation
We had the opportunity to interview filmmaker/actor Paul Cartwright about his latest film “Carrie’s Conversation” which will be having the...
Indigo Valley
“Indigo Valley” is written, directed and stars Jaclyn Bethany, as Isabella, a former child actress recently released from rehab, who...
CARRIE’S CONVERSATION – World Premiere
Carrie's Conversation will have the World Premiere at the monthly Utah Film Festival on February 11th at the Towne Hub...
“Ask A Casting Director” – recap
Great information at the Utah Film Festival “Ask a Casting Director” panel yesterday. I took a few notes and here...
Heidi McDonald – Screenwriter
The Utah Film Festival somehow manages to provide a very professional and productive -- and at the same time warm...
Frank Cutler – Filmmaker
We had a wonderful reception from the Utah Film Festival. The organizers put together a "premiere event" for our world...
Scottie Briggs – Filmmaker
The Workman family name is appropriate, it is truly a family affair and they are the hardest working family I...
Jamie Tran – Filmmaker
I found the Utah Film Festival to be one of the best. I loved their efforts to create the opportunities...
Luella Hill Kim – Filmmaker
Thank you, Utah Film Festival, for inviting Numb to be an official selection and a Nomination, SCARLET KIM, best actress...
John Munn – Writer / Stage Director / Actor
The Utah Film Festival was an incredible experience from day one! They started with the kindness they showed my stories...
Acting After 50
Young actors fill our screens but some actors hit their professional stride later in their career. This week I am...
Alien Anthropologists
The concept behind “Alien Anthropologists” is a fun take as it stabs at our own world and highlights how bizarre...
Glass Cages
“Glass Cages” shines its light on a phobia that I wasn’t even aware of, which makes it all that much...
Shedding Light on Mental Wellness Struggles Among Wildland Firefighters
I met filmmaker Scottie Briggs last year when his film “Compassion Spreads Like Wildfire” was selected at the Utah International...
Diversity On | Behind The Screen
Chatting with Jennica Anusua Galloway, Archelaus B. Crisanto, and Karla Budd Hernandez about the wonderful opportunities when diversity is a...
Sponsorship | Utah Film Festival
The Utah Film Festival returns with a diverse slate of features and shorts from around the world, spectacular parties, engaging...
Deany Bean is Dead
“Deany Bean is Dead” is a dark comedy that puts the protagonist in a lot of awkward situations and makes...