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release: mar 7 American Advertising Awards, the ADDYS®

features 6 purdie distribution in top 20 8 utah at sundance - locals make the grade 12 kenny riches in competition with indie film 14 impact films case study on social media 18 utah film commission special section

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directories 26 stage pass showcase 27 stage pass matrix 27 production directory index 28 production directory

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I wanted to share my Publisher’s Notes section with Vicki Varela, managing director, Utah Office of Tourism, Film and Global Branding. Utah is taking a fearless, bold approach to attracting business to Utah in the areas of film production, tourism and targeted business location and relocation. I asked Vicki what, in a nut shell, is the strategy going into 2015. She replied:

“People who have experienced Utah know it is a place where you can thrive at both work and play, but people who haven’t been here have lots of misconceptions,” says Vicki Varela, Managing Director, Utah

Office of Tourism, Film and Global Branding in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “Our Life Elevated branding campaign tells the Utah story from the perspective of residents and recent professional transplants.” This spring, a digital marketing campaign will introduce info-technology professionals who have relocated to Utah from Silicon Valley and other major tech hubs. They tell their stories in short vignettes while highlighting Utah’s quality of life, abundant professional opportunities and business friendly environment. Digital ads promoting the videos will be targeted to IT professionals. Also this year, the global branding team, along with MRM//McCann, will create a

Mantra Video, shot by Fiftyfilms, and develop organic outreach campaigns to encourage Utah residents to share their love for the state on social media. “Collectively, these projects will build Utah’s brand, differentiate us from our competitors and clarify misconceptions. This will expand our success in attracting top talent, new businesses and an ever-growing number of tourists to Utah,” says Varela.

The David Ross Fetzer Foundation for Emerging Artists T h E

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promoting innovative theatre and film through grants and mentoring The Davey Foundation was created to honor the life of David Ross Fetzer and his commitment to the film and theatre arts. The Foundation is excited to make available grants to artists 35 and younger for the development of innovative film and theatre projects, and to provide the mentoring framework that will allow the Davey grantee to flourish. If you are an emerging artist, consider submitting your screenplay or script and applying for one of the grants by going to thedaveyfoundation.org.

donate Your gift can make a difference in a young artist’s life.

By making a donation, you are helping to make possible a grant to an emerging artist that will allow the artist to pursue a finished product. Paypal or credit card donations at thedaveyfoundation.org/ donate or sending a check to The Davey Foundation, 1169 Yale Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

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PURDIE DISTRIBUTION RANKS IN THE TOP 20 FILM DISTRIBUTORS IN THE US FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR. PURDIE KEEPS TOP 20 COMPANY WITH WARNER BROS, SONY, FREESTYLE RELEASING, ET AL. Brandon Purdie takes a very personal approach to distribution. With home runs under his belt such as the “Saints and Soldiers” movies, “Meet the Mormons” and now soon-to-be-released, “Freetown.” Brandon uses the “Sum of all Things” equation to please the triad of distribution: The Filmmaker, The Cinema, The Audience. He knew what end of the film and entertainment world he wanted from the beginning, “I never went to the movies and thought I would make movies. I was fascinated with the posters and the trailers and the marketing. I wanted to go into distribution. For me it was equal parts love for film and theaters – they are both magical to me.” His career began with Excel Entertainment as an entry-level marketing executive and worked on the first “Saints and Soldiers” movie. He moved through different positions in distribution and was soon booking films all over the country. He eventually formed his own distribution consultancy and his first film he distributed was the “Seratov Approach”.

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“My mission and goal for distribution is: 1: find audiences who want content. 2: find content for those audiences and, 3: marry those two things together.”

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He only promises what he can pull off with reasonable certainty to combat the bad rap that the distribution industry suffers. “I’ve heard the horror stories where filmmakers hand over their life’s work and never see a dime and often never hear from the distributor again.” He first honors the artist, “If they had the courage to make the movie, then certainly I should be taking cues from them along the distribution process. more at adnewsonline.com

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u ta h at s u n d a n c e Utah filmmakers and producers show off talent with an abundant amount of work that made it through the rigorous vetting process and into the most presitgious film festival in the country.

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5 1 don verdean Premieres Director: Jared Hess Screenwriters: Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess Biblical archaeologist Don Verdean is hired by a local church pastor to find faith-promoting relics in the Holy Land. But after a fruitless expedition he is forced to get creative in this comedy of faith and fraud. __________________________________________

2 the mask you live in Documentary Premieres U.S.A. Director: Jennifer Siebel Newsom Executive Producer: Geralyn Dreyfous Is there a “boy crisis” in America? Is our male population suffering due to our emphasis on power, dominance, and aggression? The Mask You Live In explores how our narrow definition of masculinity is harming our boys, men, and society at large and unveils what we can do about it. __________________________________________

3 hot girls wanted U.S. Documentary Competition U.S.A. Directors: Jill Bauer, Ronna Gradus Executive Producer: Geralyn Dreyfous Hot Girls Wanted is a first-ever look at the realities inside the world of the amateur porn industry and the steady stream of 18- and 19-year-old girls entering into it. __________________________________________

4 censored voices World Documentary Competition Israel, Germany Director: Mor Loushy an Impact Partners Film One week after the 1967 Six-Day War, renowned author Amos Oz and editor Avraham Shapira recorded intimate conversations with soldiers returning from the battlefield. The Israeli army censored the recordings, allowing only a fragment of the conversations to be published. Censored Voices reveals these recordings for the first time. World Premiere

5 i smile back Dramatic Competition U.S.A. Director: Adam Salky Screenwriters: Amy Keppelman, Paige Dylan Executive Producers: Skip Klintworth, Jens Meurer All is not right in suburbia. Laney Brooks, a wife and mother on the edge, has stopped taking her meds, substituting recreational drugs and the wrong men. With the destruction of her family looming, Laney makes a last, desperate attempt at redemption. __________________________________________

6 the way of the rain Special Events Creative Director: Sibylle Szaggars Redford Conceived by environmental artist Sibylle Szaggars Redford and world-renowned artistic collaborators, this unique work comes to life through paintings, music, dance, film, light and spoken word. Special Guest Appearances: Sussan Deyhim, Marc Roberge, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Robert Redford. _________________________________________

7 beaver trilogy part iv Documentary Premieres Director: Brad Besser A chance meeting in a parking lot in 1979 between filmmaker Trent Harris and a young man from Beaver, Utah, inspired the creation of an underground film that is now known as Beaver Trilogy. But the film itself is only part of the story. – Local filmmaker Trent Harris gets the camera turned on him. __________________________________________

8 chuck norris vs communism World Documentary Competition UK, Romania, Germany Director: Ilinca Calugareanu an Impact Partners Film In 1980s Romania, thousands of Western films smashed through the Iron Curtain, opening a window to the free world for those who dared to look. A black market VHS racketeer and courageous female translator brought the magic of film to the masses and sowed the seeds of a revolution. World Premiere

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9 how to change the world World Documentary Competition UK, Canada Director: Jerry Rothwell an Impact Partners Film

12 dreamcatcher World Documentary Competition UK Director: Kim Longinotto an Impact Partners Film

the hunting ground

In 1971, a group of friends sail into a nuclear test zone, and their protest captures the world’s imagination. Using rare, archival footage that brings their extraordinary world to life, How to Change the World is the story of the pioneers. __________________________________________

Dreamcatcher takes us into a hidden world seen through the eyes of one of its survivors, Brenda Myers-Powell. A former teenage prostitute, Brenda defied the odds to become a powerful advocate for change in her community. With warmth and humor, Brenda gives hope to those who have none. World Premiere __________________________________________

From the makers of The Invisible War comes a startling exposé of rape crimes on U.S. campuses, their institutional cover-ups, and brutal social toll. Weaving together verite footage and first-person testimonies, the film follows survivors as they pursue their education and justice — despite harsh retaliation, harassment, and pushback. __________________________________________

13 sembene! World Documentary Competition U.S.A., Senegal Directors: Samba Gadjigo, Jason Silverman an Impact Partners Film

the strongest man

10 prophet’s prey Documentary Premieres U.S.A. Director: Amy Berg Executive Producer: Geralyn Dreyfous When Warren Jeffs rose to prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he bridged the gap between sister wives and ecclesiastically justified rape, befuddling the moral compass of his entire congregation. __________________________________________

11 in football we trust Documentary Premieres U.S.A. Directors: Tony Vainuku, Erika Cohn Executive Producer: Geralyn Dreyfous Four young Polynesian football players struggle to overcome gang violence and poverty as they enter the high-stakes world of recruiting, competitive athletics and family pressures. ______________________________________

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In 1952, Ousmane Sembene, a Senegalese dockworker and fifth-grade dropout, began dreaming an impossible dream: to become the storyteller for a new Africa. This true story celebrates how the “father of African cinema,” against enormous odds, fought a monumental, 50-year-long battle to give Africans a voice. World Premiere __________________________________________

14 zero point New Frontier Artist: Danfung Dennis (Hell and Back Again) Zero Point, a 3-D and 360-degree documentary for the Oculus Rift headset, creates an entirely new digital dimension. From combat training simulations to research labs at Stanford to indie game developers and hackers, this immersive experience highlights the future of virtual reality. __________________________________________

Documentary Premieres U.S.A. Director: Kirby Dick an Impact Partners Film

Next Director: Kenny Riches An anxiety-ridden Cuban man who fancies himself the strongest man in the world attempts to recover his most prized possession, a stolen bicycle. On his quest, he finds and loses much more. (See Spotlight.) __________________________________________ photos courtesy of Sundance Institute and image.net

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Kenny Riches’ indie feature The Strongest Man is Kenny’s third script. He’s reeling with joy to be in the festival. Both of the main characters in The Strongest Man are searching—Conan seeks approval and acceptance, they both are looking for their power animals (a chicken and a dog) and Beef desperately wants to find his stolen bike. Kenny crafted this tale with based on his experiences but as a character in his own life, he does not seek things external as much as he appreciates where he is. “I don’t mind where I’m at right now. I have 12

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a good life and I get to see places and meet interesting people that provide stories and characters for my films. I’m liking the experiences I’m having,” he says and answers my question about his ambitions: “I like to let things happen organically—I learned that from a friend. She is doing very well for herself but it took a slow and steady process. I’ve learned not to push harder than where you’re at. People put so much pressure on themselves that they get stuck.” Kenny studied painting in art school but he spends most of his time making films. “Movies cost a lot of money to make,” he says and is committed to living a modest lifestyle in order to be an independent filmmaker. He engages funding from people who love the arts and

share the desire to bring a vision forth. It also helps to make small films he says and shelved his second script because it would cost too much to make. His first film, Must Come Down was a collaboration with and starred his long-time friend David Fetzer who died last year. If he could have a wish come true and be funded in a big way he says, “I would love to make bigger budget films. Instead of asking favors, I would pay people what they deserve. “Its a good time to be a filmmaker,” he says about the technology allowing films to be created with accessible gear as well as the myriad digital forms of distribution. With the ease of entry, he says that filmmakers have to step up their game with interesting material. “Story and character are everything. I’m not trying to change the world with my films, I’m just trying to be a storyteller.” FILM A NNU A L 2015

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Oscar-Winning Producer Geralyn Dreyfous of Impact Partners discusses social change through filmmaking and social media campaigns

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There’s a trick you do when you need a little reinforcement to walk into a situation where you feel unequipped to shine in your greatest light. What you do is you imagine that you are a person whom you admire and have seen pull off the kind of results you are want. Sometimes people choose a super hero, a fictional character or even their own mother. In my case, it’s Geralyn Dreyfous. When she invited me to her home and made me fresh eggs from her farm nestled within a posh residential area, I almost couldn’t bear the excitement. Just the night before I attended an event where she and Jennifer Napier-Pearce discussed the nature of the powerful work of Impact Partners. Between Geralyn Dreyfous as executive producer and Impact Films projects, they have 10 films showing in the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. (see “Utah at Sundance” in this edition.) My intent was to learn about the next layer to documentary filmmaking in the effort to affect awareness and measurable improvement to a given issue. In many ways, I feel social media falls flat when it comes to sneaking in commercial content. But when it comes to changing the world for the better and allowing any one anywhere to hear about progress being made on stubborn social issues and be able to engage, there’s nothing more efficient and powerful than social media. It allows the life and influence of a documentary to continue on for decades. Of all the films that have accompanying social media campaigns, the “Alive Inside” story is the one I chose to use as a case study for this piece. “Alive Inside” is a documentary film that explores music’s capacity to reawaken the mind and a person’s desire and ability to re-engage with the world and people around them even in deep stages of palliative care, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been re-

Case Study: Alive Inside

Audience Award 2014 Sundance Film Festival

vitalized through the simple experience of listing to music. He follows social worker Dan Cohen who founded the non-profit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. The success of the customized social media campaign that accompanied and now leads the charge is likely to stream federal funding for a program that provides music to those suffering from memory loss. Geralyn lines it up: Part of when we are deciding to fund a film we look at the opportunities for outreach. When we saw “Alive Inside” we thought, this is fantastic. It’s absolutely possible for music therapy through iPods to become reimbursable by the healthcare system. There’s quantitative evidence that shows that music piped into people ears makes them less agitated and they take less psychotropic drugs and that saves the healthcare business money and makes it easier for caregivers to care for elders. In addition, it’s a beautiful story and the idea that music can be so transformative and that the part of your brain that you lose last, even when you have dementia is interesting neuro science. This is the combination of good news science, a feel-good application that doesn’t cost a lot of money and wasn’t an intervention with medicine and something that is easily implementable and easily reimbursable. So the strategy of that film is to get more music into the lives of elders and allow it to be reimbursable as a healthcare expense, which I believe will be achieved in the next year. So the action around that is to get musicians to endorse it and do PSAs and tell their own stories about family members with Alzheimer’s as a way to get public opinion. Then to do screenings at conventions for nursing homes because nursing homes are the most regulated industry in America after nuclear power because there were so many abuses of the elderly when nursing homes first started. So you have to get to the decision makers in this industry and show this and that’s what we’ve been doing since last the Sundance. Now a filmmaker may have some ideas about that but it’s not the highest use of their skills so we hire consultants to do that work. That’s what the social media outreach is becoming. They can take a property and design a campaign around it that will be effective in achieving an outcome that everybody agrees is an intended outcome. Music is now being used with palliative care in hospice. They are saying the results have been so astonishing—just to have music in the room—that families are staying on average three to five times longer visiting with their loved ones because it’s not as awkward and they have the music to talk about, “Hey dad, remember this song?” He may be there, he may not be there. He could perk up and have a full paragraph which is like gold to someone who is about to lose their father. (continued) FILM A NNU A L 2015

The hospice people say it’s been profound enough that they’re going to change their mission to alleviating suffering and providing comfort and joy at end of life. Music reduces dependence on drugs and allows family to be together more. They see things like people being able to say “good by”, and “I love you”, or “I forgive you”, or “I’m sorry”. This has huge, profound social impact. Something as simple as music. Learn about Impact Partners at ImpactPartnersFilm.com To read more about other Impact Partner films and campaigns, go to adnewsonline.com. To learn about the resources available to partner with when launching a social media campaign for social change, check out The Fledgling Fund and Good Pitch.

by Susen Sawatzki

About Impact Partners Films that engage pressing social issues have never reached larger audiences or had great-

er social impact than they do today. From AN

INCONVENIENT TRUTH to THE COVE, these

films command an enormous cultural presence

and influence. The goal of Impact Partners is to

bring together the two groups that make these films possible: filmmakers and film investors/ philanthropists.

Since its inception in 2007, Impact Partners has been involved in the financing of over 60 films,

including: THE COVE, which won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature; THE

GARDEN, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Documentary Feature in 2009; HELL

AND BACK AGAIN, which won the Documentary Grand Jury Prize and Cinematography Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, and was

nominated for an Academy Award for Documentary Feature in 2012; and HOW TO SURVIVE A

PLAGUE, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Documentary Feature in 2013.

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UTAH FILM COMMISSION SPECIAL SECTION

UTAH FILM COMMISSION Sundance Film Festival is the largest Indie Film Fest in the world, and the fact that it happens in our back yard is no accident.

2015 IS THE YEAR

FOR US TO COME OUT OF OUR SHELL AND LET THE REST OF THE WORLD KNOW JUST HOW GREAT IT IS TO SHOOT IN UTAH.

Innovators, Visionaries, Starry-eyed Dreamers Come in. You’re joining a long legacy of independent spirits to discover Utah. Utah has a deep and lasting commitment to independent filmmakers. We’ve been home to the Sundance Film Festival since its inception 30 years ago. We’ve been the setting for more than 900 films shot here throughout the entire history of filmmaking. Today we’re as committed as ever to growing the film industry statewide.

VIRGINIA PEARCE Director of the Utah Film Commission starting in late 2014, Virginia worked as a commercial photographer in Seattle, Maine, Boston and Paris, then serving for 12 years as Associate Director, Artist Relations and Community Programs at Sundance Institute. While there she also launched the Sundance Institute Alumni program, overseeing communications with the filmmakers from the Festival, as well as screenwriters, producers, directors and editors from the artist development labs; and then moving to Spy Hop as Director of Marketing & Community Programs. 18 adnews |

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WHY FILM IN UTAH We go all out when it comes to our desire to attract filmmakers to Utah. We don’t disappoint. Not historically, not today. Just ask John Wayne or Danny Boyle. Hollywood and Indies find their vision in Utah. Our workforce aren’t sissies— decendents of the hand-cart generation—hard work is child’s play. Technology and ingenuity is the soundtrack. Veteran Crew Base- Four Distinct Seasons- Airport is 15 minutes from Downtown90 minutes flight to the West Coast

THE LIVING ROOM PRESENTED BY THE UTAH FILM COMMISSION

INCENTIVE PROGRAM It pays to film in Utah. Utah’s state legislature is progressive and is attuned to the benefits of incentivising the film industry of Utah through the Motion Picture Incentive Program (MPIP): a postperformance, fully refundable tax credit. Films with a Utah spend of at least $200,00 are eligible for a 20% tax credit, while projects spending $1 million+ may be eligible for a 25% tax credit.

LOCATIONS Name it. Utah has it. Pretty nearly so. (No major ocean) We can transform any scape into the moon, the Kremlin, Tokyo, Detroit, Lousianna. But can we talk? No one in the world has what we have— bold-faced, pure, unadulterated the “Best Snow on Earth”, Red Rock country (heard of the Mighty Five?), the Salt Flats, the Great Salt Lake (one of the 7 wonders of the world) and the Uintas (the highest east-to-west range in the contiguous US approximately 100 miles Salt Lake City!) We can do what others do but no one can do what we do. Come and see. Let us invite you to explore. You’ll feel the spark of your deepest creative desires come into focus.

RESOURCES Television was invented here. Cable TV too. Adobe, Google, Disney all chose Utah to accelerate their future. There are more than a dozen colleges and universities cultivating a work force specifically for the film and digital media arts industry. Utah incubates pure talent in the areas of innovation, technology, creativity and nature.

RELATIONSHIP Let’s explore the universe of possibilities together. Incentives aren’t everything. Locations aren’t everything. Your story is everything. Your bottom line is everything. We understand that. We understand you. Let’s make your dreams come true.

THE LIVING ROOM We’ve changed things up a bit this year; The Hub, usually located on lower Main, is now The Living Room, in the Park City Museum space at 528 Main St. We’re transforming the space into Utah’s Living Room, and it will be a welcoming, warm spot to hang out, check email, have free coffee and snacks by some of Utah’s Own local businesses, and meet with other local and visiting filmmakers, producers and crew. 528 MAIN STREET | OPEN DAILY 10-4 PM | JANUARY 23–29

EVENTS MONDAY | JANUARY 26

FILM TALKS

Come by at 11:00 to hear local and visiting industry discuss key areas of filmmaking. KUER RadioWest Live Broadcast A discussion with Utah filmmakers Tony Vainuku and Erika Cohn about their 2015 Sundance Film Festival film In Football We Trust TUESDAY | JANUARY 27

UTAH WOMEN IN FILM

The Bechdel Test: Are there two women in a film who talk to each other about something other than men? Join us to discuss if this measurement still serves us, and where we go from here. Dr. Stacey Smith, researcher in film diversity from USC Annenberg, distributer Tamara Bell, DGA director and stunt coordinator Kathy Jarvis, wardrobe designer Nancy Cannon, and producer Terri Pappas. Moderated by Susan Phelan, president of Utah Women in Film. WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 28

SHOOTING IN EXTREMES

Whether its a high speed car chase or an sheer rock wall climb, there is an inherent risk and a lot at stake when you’re shooting action. Join Sundance filmmakers Jimmy Chin, E.Chai Vasarhelyi and Renan Ozturk (Meru), local action shooters Todd Schlopy and Patrick Reddish to discuss the preparation, technology and technique that go into shooting extreme action. THURSDAY | JANUARY 29

CAN WE FLY?

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SHOOTING TALLY ESTIMATES FY 2014 FEATURES/INDEPENDENTS/ JOBS DAYS CABLE FEATURES • 16 STONES * • A CHRISTMAS MAGIC MOVIE • ABOLITIONIST * • BSF LAST WINTER FILM • CHRISTMAS DRAGON * • CLOUD 9 * (Actual figures) • COKEVILLE * • CYBORG X * • DEAD WRONG * • DON VERDEAN * (Actual figures) • H8RZ * (Actual figures shown) • HIGHWAY TO GARAIN • JUMPSTART MAIN STREET * • LET IT GO * • LIFE AFTER WAR • LIFETIME - THE RED TENT • LIVING WATER * • PAINTING THE TOWN WITH ERIC DOWDLE * • ROSEMONT * (Actual figures) • THE GIVER * (Actual figures) • THE MAN ON CARRION ROAD * (Actual figures) • THE WEST * • TRUTH BE TOLD * • TWO LITTLE HANDS * • UNDER THE BED * • UNFORSEEN • YOUR RIGHT MIND * (Actual figures) • TOTAL

UTAH SPEND

44 14 $335,042 9 32 $975,000 7 33 16 $321,075 375 30 $6,352,019 81 22 $696,122 30 20 $331,217 124 25 $1,575,000 99 25 $1,758,577 87 18 $1,055,533 46 45 $2,380,438 31 16 $300,000 7 25 5 $150,000 7 33 $227,000 21 30 $1,560,000 52 17 $290,268 153 9 $1,513,251 187 25 $1,908,481 182 60 $3,651,045 102 30 $2,100,000 14 150 $356,725 66 20 $1,100,000 15 183 20 $1,234,865 1,980 662 $30,171,658

TELEVISION • ALL FOR NORWAY 6 • AMERICAN IDOL 15 • AMERICAN RIDE SEASON 7 * 21 • AQUABATS! SEASON 3 * 75 • BIGGEST LOSER 5 • EXTREME FRONTIERS 1 • FIGHT TO SURVIVE 15 • FOOD COURT WARS 2 • GALYNTINE PILOT * 145 • GRANITE FLATS SEASON 2 * 90 • HOARDING: BURIED ALIVE 2 • HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL • HUMAN UNIVERSE • KIN-DIG IT DESIGN * 27 • MY DIRTY LITTLE SECRET - DISCOVERY CHANNEL 15 • MYTHICA * (Actual figures) * 78 • RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS 15 • STUDIO C 80 • WE ARE HOPE * 135 • TOTAL 727

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$1,211,624 $2,200,000 $10,000 $50,000

14 $7,300,000 32 $3,800,000 5 2 2 115 $130,500 5 $5,000 49 $1,164,749 5 $75,000 33 $715,000 534 $16,661,863

COMMERCIALS/ JOBS DAYS PHOTO/ INDUSTRIAL/ DOCUMENTARY/ MISC.

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• AN HONEST LIAR 4 1 $3,000 • ANDRU MUSIC VIDEO • AT&T COMMERCIAL 15 3 $35,000 • ATHLETA SHOOT 15 1 $3,000 • AUGGIE DOG INDUSTRIAL 15 3 $38,000 • BARCROFT PRODUCTIONS 3 • BED GEAR 10 2 $20,000 • BELL AND ROSS 10 • BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL 25 3 $30,000 • BLUE DIAMOND ALMOND 20 3 $75,000 • BMW 35 3 $200,000 • CANADIAN YOGA • CAR STILL SHOOT 60 • CAR WASH FILM SHOOT 10 • CHASE BANK PHOTO 25 3 $75,000 • CITIBANK COMMERCIAL 22 3 $50,000 • COLUMBIA 10 2 $15,000 • CSPAN CITY TOUR 15 3 $28,000 • DEVRY ATHLETE INTERVIEWS 10 3 $15,000 • EYE GLASSES PHOTO SHOOT 15 1 $10,000 • FIRST CHRISTMAS PHOTO 6 • FORD COMMERCIALS 75 • FNDATN FOR A BETTER LIFE • HARLEY DAVIDSON SHOOT 10 $700,000 • HARLEY DAVIDSON 25 $300,000 • INK PRINTER 5 1 $3,000 • IPHONE COMMERCIAL 25 6 $100,000 • JEEP STILL PHOTO SHOOT 2 1 $3,000 • JN PRODUCTIONS 21 • KFC 20 1 $25,000 • LENZWORKS PRODUCTIONS 25 • LGU PLUS COMMERCIAL 28 3 $25,000 • LIBERTY MUTUAL 20 1 $15,000 • MERCEDES COMMERCIAL 15 • MEDIA GRABBERS 12 • MILKPEP 10 2 $10,000 • MUSIC VIDEO - ENERGEIA FILMS 25 • ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE 45 5 $150,000 • PEOPLE MAGAZINE 3 3 $10,000 • PMC DIGITAL 40 • POTTERY BARN PHOTO 7 2 $15,000 • RAISING AN OLYMPIAN - WEB 6 9 $100,000 • RED BULL 40 3 $100,000 • SAMSUNG 28 3 $45,000 • SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR 4 1 $5,000 • TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH 5 3 $6,000 • THE WALKING COMPANY 7 2 $15,000 • TRAVERSING FILM LLC 2 • TRIUMPH MOTOS 16 • UNDER ARMOUR 15 2 $20,000 • UNITED AIRLINES SAFTEY 30 5 $75,000 • US WEEKLY 5 1 $2,000 • USPSA GUN 15 2 $20,000 • VAN WAGNER BSN PROD. 3 1 $3,000 • VISA 55 5 $175,000 • TOTAL 959 106 $2,534,000

FISCAL YEAR 2014 ESTIMATE SUMMARIES Features: Studio/ Independent/Cable Total Projects: 27 Total Production Jobs: 1,980 Total Production Days: 662 Economic Impact: (Utah Spend) $30,171,658

Television Total Projects: 19 Total Production Jobs: 727 Total Production Days: 534 Economic Impact: (Utah Spend) $16,661,863

Commercials/ Photo/Industrial/ Documentary/Misc. Total Projects: 55 Total Production Jobs: 959 Total Production Days: 106 Economic Impact: (Utah Spend) $2,534,000

Other Related Film Activities Total Days: 10 Sundance Film Festival: $70,000,000

Overview Total Projects: 101 Total Production Jobs: 3,767 Total Production Days: 1,302 Total Economic Impact: (Utah Spend) $119,367,521

UTAH IS PRO-INCENTIVES In support of the film industry in the State of Utah, Governor Gary Herbert and the State Legislature have approved the Motion Picture Incentive Program (MPIP). The State of Utah may provide a post-performance financial incentive to production companies in order to help develop a strong motion picture industry presence in the state, that will contribute substantially to improving Utahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. The MPIP is a post-performance, fully refundable tax credit of production dollars spent in the State of Utah. An approved production will be rebated 20% to 25% on every dollar spent in the State. A production must spend a minimum of $200,000 in the state to qualify for a 20% tax credit. A project spending $1,000,000 or greater in the state is able to qualify for a 20% or 25% tax credit.The tax credit has no per project cap. An application must be completed, submitted and approved for each project, prior to the start of principle photography.

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Utah can stand in for a variety of locations nationally and internationally while being one of the closest locations to Hollywood.

Mimi Davis Taylor, Derek Mellus

The Producer Services arm of the Utah Film Commission provides a valuable service to both in-state and out-of-state producers who look to Utah for the ideal location for their project, whether that project is a photo shoot, a commercial, a TV series or a feature film. Mimi Davis Taylor and Derek Mellus, producer service executives, represent Utah’s experienced resource team at the Utah Film Commission, both of them coming from production backgrounds in locations management. Their collective understanding and experience make the difference when the call comes in to provide not only the perfect location, but also handle the host of other variables that go along with the important task of creating a positive impact on the overall experience a producer will have while working in Utah— one that will keep them coming back. Mimi gets right to the point saying, “We provide as many options as we can to a producer. We come up with ideas to help them see not only great locations, but any and all benefits that might not be obvious up front that can help them decide to choose Utah over other states. The competition is tough with every state going after the same production dollars.” Being receptive and resourceful pays off as Mimi describes, “The key is to listen and locate the reality of what someone sees in their 22 22

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mind. That takes experience and knowledge of everything from location permits, state and federal government jurisdictions, city regulations, and how to approach private homes, neighborhoods and business owners… all while finding the right look.” Derek adds, “Our job entails really being a part of the filmmaking team by studying the script and helping them actualize what they are visualizing. We optimize every moment of a brief scouting trip by screening locations for considerations such as distance, elements and amenities.” Derek describes that he will also seek out locations that offer additional angles and options for ancillary scenes. It’s no secret that Utah wants to lure producers to Utah. With a robust incentive in place, Derek and Mimi have the charge of selling the big picture of Utah. “We help any potential producer see and realize the full benefit of choosing Utah,” says Derek, “and then we support the project location manager hired by the production company, as they are ones who make the final deals, manage the locations and make sure that the company leaves the location in better shape than they found it. It’s their job to make sure that all of the details are worked out to everyone’s satisfaction.” Former Director of The Utah Film Commission

photo by Matthew Williams Marshall Moore adds to that point by saying, “Communication and honesty are really the keys to working with people to help them understand exactly what the production company’s needs are. Sometimes we have to negotiate with a home owner to change out all of the furniture in their house—like what happened recently on the local production of the TV series, “Granite Flats.” The owners had to be comfortable living with 60’s style furnishings for three weeks while the show filmed there everyday; and they ended up loving it!” Marshall says, one of the best things he ever heard when he was starting out was from veteran location manager, Mike Fantasia. “Mike said to me, ‘Show me what I don’t know about your state—what I can’t find on the Internet.’” Local Location Manager Clay Maw has scouted locations in nearly every state and can say with assurance that Utah can stand in for a variety of locations nationally and internationally while being one of the closest locations to Hollywood. Beyond the stunning red rock country, best snow on earth, alpine vistas, rural plains, city scapes is a burgeoning virtual, sound and green-screen stage resource base giving a production reason to spend more time in Utah. FILM 2015 FI LM AANNU N N UAALL 2015

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impatient cow Jon Foster, Producer, Icow.tv p 801.718.3006 THE RANCH 264 S. Glendale Street, Suite 100 Salt Lake City, UT 84104 e jon@icow.tv w www.icow.tv We continue to be a SLC-based production and postproduction company. But now we have a brand new 35,000 sqft facility! Come check it out. Icow.tv.

media grabbers inc. Joshua Eaton, President p 801.951.1382 f 801.951.1387 toll free 888.225.8879 383 North 700 West, Unit B North Salt Lake, UT 84054 e josh@mediagrabbers.com w www.mediagrabbers.com Grabbing people’s attention, thirty seconds at a time! We provide the eye candy that makes your media stand out. Whether it’s photo-real animation or sexy graphic compositing, from concept to delivery, we can make it shine. Find us on Facebook!

fiftyfilms p 801.875.8049 e mgr@fiftyfilms.com w www.fiftyfilms.com Fiftyfilms is equipped to take your project from first concept to final delivery. With our post-production staff, you’ll get the edit and visual effects you’ve visualized and more. As an industry leader, we’ll take your concept and create reality. We work in 2D and 3D space to create visually appealing designs.

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Kimberley A. Jones p 801.553.1101 f 801.553.1215 608 West 9320 South Sandy, UT 84070 e kjones@verite.com w www.verite.com

25 years of experience. Works locally in Salt Lake, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Representation: Innovative Artists: Cecilia Banck p 310.656.5186

digital cinema mastering

Director of Photography for: TV Series, TV Movies, Features, Commercials and 2nd Unit.

Vérité is a digital communications agency and a dynamic leader in global markets. Our energy and innovation inspire the company to deliver the next trends in communications supporting the sales, marketing and training initiatives of our clients. At Vérité we work with the world’s leading corporations to deliver cutting edge creative and forward thinking web technologies that strengthen brands, reach audiences, and get results. We’re producing SaaS tools and campaigns for Adobe, Ancestry.com, Intel, Mars, Merit Medical, Symantec, VISA, Wrigleys and more.

audio / music composition / scoring / production

studio ten05 Bryce Neubert p 801.386.0223 1005 South 300 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101 e Bryce@StudioTEN05.com w www.StudioTEN05.com Salt Lake City’s premiere Film, Audio and Photo Production Studio. State of the art Sound Stage (1900 sq.ft.), Edit Suites, Audio Recording Studio and Production Offices. Creative services by NeuDay Media.

warner/chappell production music Mike Hicks p 801.531.0060 f 801.531.0346 915 West 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 e mike.hicks@warnerchappellpm.com w www.warnerchappellpm.com With over 35 years of experience, Warner/Chappell Production Music brings you the largest and most diverse music library in the market today.

merch hero Wesley Nappi p 801.397.5550 333 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101 e info@merchhero.com w www.merchhero.com Merch Hero, CD / DVD duplication, USB drives, Screen printing and embroidery.

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matthew williams colormill Micah Young p 801.463.3880 f 801.463.3885 1345 South Major St. Salt Lake City, UT 84115 e micah@colormill.net w colormill.net The dark secret Hollywood doesn’t want you to know about. Studio quality digital cinema finishing on an indie budget. Digital dailies. Full DI and color grading services. Digital Cinema mastering. Clients include Fox Searchlight, dozens of happy indie producers, and you. Need a DCP for digital cinema distribution? We can do that too. Stop by and see the only large screen digital finishing suite in Utah. You’ll be like, “What???” And we’ll be like “I know, right?”

directors matthodgsondirects Matt Hodgson - Director / Writer p Los Angeles 310.570.5191 p Salt Lake City 801.440.7140 e matthodgsondirects@mac.com w www.matthodgsondirects.com Director/Writer Matt Hodgson is a rare blend of Madison Avenue & Hollywood. His artistic vision, keen branding sense & ingenious storytelling have made him a sought-after creative force in the worlds of Advertising, Entertainment and Politics.

Director of Photography Film and Digital Cinematography p 818.590.4528 e mwilliamsdp@gmail.com w www.williamsdp.com Film and Digital Cinematography Super 8 to IMAX, DSLR to Arri Alexa

munn powell Blackbox p 801.358.6866 Representation: UTA - Robert Arakelian p 310.860.3741 e blackbox@mac.com w www.munnpowell.com Commercial clients include Verizon, Snapple, Toyota and more.

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kineto pictures inc.

fiftyfilms p 801.875.8049 e mgr@fiftyfilms.com w www.fiftyfilms.com Rick McFarland is a 20-year veteran of the film industry. He is the owner and director at Fiftyfilms where he has produced commercial and non-broadcast pieces for Verizon, Intel, Cisco, and Wells Fargo among others. Rick produced and edited my Girlfriend’s Boyfriend starring Alyssa Milano, Christopher Gorham, and Michael Landes in 2009. His most recent film, Highway to Dhampus, premiered at the 2014 Heartland Film Festival and will be released internationally in Nepal and in the states in 2015.

Travis Babcock p 801.521.3725 m 801.599.2438 676 East Vine Street, Suite #5 Murray, Utah 84107 e travis@kinetopictures.com w www.kinetopictures.com Kineto Pictures is an award-winning, full-service production facility, with a wide range of HD services—various camera packages, editing, color correction, and motion design. We specialize in episodic TV, custom commercials, corporate marketing and documentaries.

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Gordon C. Lonsdale ASC, DGA lone peak productions Bob Rock, Steve Smith, p 801.521.5567 f 801.521.5569 404 North 300 West Salt Lake City, UT 84103 e info@lonepeakproductions.com w www. lonepeakproductions.com Looking for a production company who can do it all? Lone Peak has been doing it all since 1979. Three complete HD edit suites with color grading, compositing, motion graphics, animation, and music/FX library for TV, corporate, industrial, and documentary. Audio booth, studio and location shooting. It all starts with an idea, bring yours to us and let’s make it happen.

moving pictures ltd. Troy Parkinson, p 801.973.0632 f 801.973.0380 toll free 800.867.0632 812 West Layton Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84104 e mail@movingpics.net w www.movingpics.net Grip / Lighting / Dollies / Expendables Production Services—The way you want them. Delivery and pickup available.

redman movies and stories, inc. Bryan Clifton, Pat Smart, Nate Biddle p 801.978.9292 f 801.978.2299

media grabbers inc. Joshua Eaton, President p 801.951.1382 f 801.951.1387 toll free 888.225.8879 383 North 700 West, Unit B North Salt Lake, UT 84054 e josh@mediagrabbers.com w www.mediagrabbers.com With 10 seasons of adventure reality shows and 500 commercials under our belt, yes, I’d say we know editing. From short form to long form, we have the experience, the facilities and the creative juices to help deliver award-winning media. Find us on Facebook!

The Redman Building 1075 South 700 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 e bryan@redmanmovies.com pat@redmanmovies.com nate@redmanmovies.com Arri Alexa, Red Epic, Sony F65 and F55 cameras, grip and lighting, Fisher and Chapman dollys, jib arms to riding camera cranes, blmpded movie generators, Lightening Strikes, Helicopter mounts, walkie talkies, sound stages, expendables, trucks. Still photo strobes One stop shop, full customer service.

tv specialists, inc.

universal post Micah Young, p 801.467.4788 f 801.463.3885 1345 South Major St Salt Lake City, UT 84115 e micah@universalpost.tv w universalpost.tv Without exaggeration, the very best place in the Universe. Literally. Edit. Colorization. Motion Graphics. Visual Effects. 2D and 3D Animation. Digital Dailies. Digital Cinema Theater with Assimilate Scratch and Christie 2K Projection. HD. 3D. TV. 2K. 4K. OK? Ask for Micah and he’ll give you the nice face discount.

Geoff Barry p 801.486.5757 f 801.486.7566 180 East 2100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84115 e geoffb@tvspec.com w www.tvspecialists.com HD and production camera rentals, editing system packages, digital cinema projectors. Factory authorized sales and support. Locally owned and operated. For current prices, call Geoff.

expendables hartley tape & supply Myron Hartley p 385.218.5938 m 801.643.2442 Freeport West Bldg E-5 Clearfield, UT 84106 e myron.hartleytape@gmail.com w www.hartleytape.com High Bond Tape, Gaffers Tape, Double Faced Carpet Tape, Double Coated Film Tape, ATG - 1.7,2 and 5 mil., Peel & Stick, Permanent, Removable, Hi/Low, High Temp (Flash) Tape, Double Coated Masking Tape, Double Faced Window Glazing Foam plus the full line of packaging and construction tapes.

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the digital ranch, inc Susan Jensen p 801.485.4503 f 801.485.2316 1354 East 3300 South, #300 Salt Lake City, UT 84106 e susan@digital-ranch.com w www.digital-ranch.com Digital Ranch is your creative and technical partner for web design and video, phone apps, online marketing, cloud hosting, data backups and all things digital.

vérité Kimberley A. Jones p 801.553.1101 f 801.553.1215 608 West 9320 South Sandy, UT 84070 e kjones@verite.com w www.verite.com Vérité is a digital communications agency and a dynamic leader in global markets. Our energy and innovation inspire the company to deliver the next trends in communications supporting the sales, marketing and training initiatives of our clients. At Vérité we work with the world’s leading corporations to deliver cutting edge creative and forward thinking web technologies that strengthen brands, reach audiences, and get results. We’re producing SaaS tools and campaigns for Adobe, Ancestry. com, Intel, Mars, Merit Medical, Symantec, VISA, Wrigleys and more.

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craze talent agency Troy Lee p 801.438.0067 f 801.438.0032 9176 South 300 West, #3 Sandy, UT 84070 Boise Office; 410 South Orchard Street, Ste. 146 Boise, ID 83705 p 208.433.9511 Las Vegas Office; 4505 W. Hacienda, Suite #1R Las Vegas, NV 89118 p 702.730.9176 e craze@crazeagency.com w www.crazeagency.com Craze represents 2000 quality Actors, Models, Extras, Voiceovers and Convention Hosts! Large audition facility. Guaranteed satisfaction, reliability and great rates! Member B.B.B. of Utah.

talent management group, inc. Vickie Panek - Lauralee Bush Matua p 801.263.6940 f 801.263.6950 512 East 4500 South, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84107 e Vickie@talentmg.com w www.talentmg.com TMG is YOUR source for the most capable talent to satisfy the needs of the most demanding clientele. We are professionals representing professionals – dedicated to the success of every project through excellence, quality and integrity. • Industrial

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Dave Lindsay p 801.747.1130 m 801.455.7345 8653 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, UT 84070 e dave@avalanche-studios.com w www.avalanche-studios.com Once upon a time there was a fullservice production facility specializing in TV ads and high-end corporate video projects. They offered creative services, scripting, shooting (HD to 5K), post, VFX, motion GFX, green screen, and more. They had a talented staff, tons of experience, and a plethora of passion—all to make sure every project and client lived happily ever after. What’s your story? We’ll help you tell it.

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mccarty talent agency p 801.581.9292

1326 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84108 e office@mccartytalentagency.com w www.mccartytalentagency.com Utah’s First & Finest Talent Agency is happy and grateful to be celebrating 41 years of business. McCarty’s has provided the State of Utah the best actors, voiceover artists, models, young performers and make-up artists. Please visit our Website or give us a call.

stars talent studio p 801-201-5885

9441 S. Union Square Sandy, UT 84070 e amber@starstalentstudio.com w www.starstalentstudio.com Stars represents more than 2,000 including many of Utah’s top actors, voice over talent, models, singers, and athletes. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in representing talent with diverse ethnicities.

John Murphy p 801.463.3880 f 801.463.3885 1345 South Major St. Salt Lake City, UT 84115 e john@cosmicpictures.com w www.cosmicipictures.com Lots of directors to choose from. Lots of camera formats to choose from (film, RED, DSLR, GoPro). Lots of post expertise to choose from (edit, graphics, effects, 3D Animation, compositing, color, VO, and sound sweetening). Lots of projects to have fun on (commercials, industrials, web videos, features, and TV shows). Let’s. Get. Started.

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digital bytes Bruce Bain p 801.892.0300 f 801.892.0309 5882 South 900 East - Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84121 e bbain@digitalbytes.tv w www.digitalbytes.tv www.facebook.com/DigitalBytes Digital Bytes is Utah’s finest production and postproduction facility, specializing in corporate sales/marketing/training and recognition videos, multi-camera live events, streaming services and broadcast commercials.

lone peak productions Bob Rock p 801.521.5567 f 801.521.5569 404 North 300 West Salt Lake City, UT 84103 e info@lonepeakproductions.com w www. lonepeakproductions.com HD TV production, corporate, industrials, & documentaries… looking for a production company who can do it all? Lone Peak has been doing it all since 1979. From concept, scripting, and graphics to shooting (in one of our studios or on-location) and post (in one of our 3 HD edit bays). Great talent, great facilities, great work! It all starts with an idea, bring yours to us and let’s make it happen.

production studios / stages

white rabbit productions Sam Prigg p 801.463.9292 f 801.463.7226 toll free 800.549.3115 1587 South Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 e info@whiterabbitproductions.com w www.whiterabbitproductions.com For 30 years, Sam has been pulling “Rabbits Out Of His Hat” for his clients, shooting network news stories, entertainment, documentaries, commercials and news magazine shows. NBC, Oprah, Dr.Phil, Stars, Discovery Channel, Access Hollywood to name a few. (9) complete camera packages ranging from Sony and Panasonic ENG, (2) Canon C300’s, Black Magic 2.5 & 4K Cameras, Drones & GoPros. Complete audio, lighting and grip pkgs.

lone peak productions Bob Rock p 801.521.5567 f 801.521.5569 404 North 300 West Salt Lake City, UT 84103 e info@lonepeakproductions.com w www. lonepeakproductions.com Salt Lake’s oldest production company now has Salt Lake’s newest studio. Studio B is centrally located, full dmx controlled light grid, 30x35 green screen and control room with multi-camera switching and live streaming. We shoot on-location or in-studio, Let us help you with your next project.

wildwood productions, inc. fiftyfilms p 801.875.8049 e mgr@fiftyfilms.com w www.fiftyfilms.com The production team at Fiftyfilms takes your video from start to finish. With our production staff, you’ll get the location, talent, props, and equipment that are right for your project. We find unique locations all around the world-we are notorious for securing locations that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. We can make it happen.

studio ten05 Bryce Neubert p 801.386.0223 1005 South 300 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101 e Bryce@StudioTEN05.com w www.StudioTEN05.com Salt Lake City’s premiere Film, Audio and Photo Production Studio. State of the art. Sound Stage (1900 sq.ft.), Edit Suites, Audio Recording Studio and Production Offices. Creative services by NeuDay Media.

We continue to be a SLC-based production and postproduction company. But now we have a brand new 35,000 sqft facility! Come check it out. Icow.tv.

kineto pictures inc. Travis Babcock p 801.521.3725 m 801.599.2438 676 East Vine Street, Suite #5 Murray, Utah 84107 e travis@kinetopictures.com w www.kinetopictures.com Kineto Pictures is an award-winning, full-service production facility, with a wide range of HD services—various camera packages, editing, color correction, and motion design. We specialize in episodic TV, custom commercials, corporate marketing and documentaries.

We’ve travelled the world capturing images for a ton of clients. We like good people, great concepts and would love a chance to work on a project with you. Give us a shout.

production music libraries

media grabbers inc. Joshua Eaton, President p 801.951.1382 f 801.951.1387 toll free 888.225.8879 383 North 700 West, Unit B North Salt Lake, UT 84054 e josh@mediagrabbers.com w www.mediagrabbers.com One of the largest double walled rentable green-screen coves in the Wasatch front. Two stories tall, incredible sound, large enough for a car and houses an industrial turntable that can hold 800lbs. Flip the switch and walls are lit! Find us on Facebook!

warner/chappell production music Mike Hicks p 801.531.0060 f 801.531.0346 915 West 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 e mike.hicks@warnerchappellpm.com w www.warnerchappellpm.com

impatient cow Jon Foster, Producer, Icow.tv p 801.718.3006 THE RANCH 264 S. Glendale Street, Suite 100 Salt Lake City, UT 84104 e jon@icow.tv w www.icow.tv

Bruce Aoki, Director/Cameraman p 801.533.0355 972 South 300 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 e aokiflex@wildwoodproductions.net w www.wildwoodproductions.net

vineyard productions Jeff T. Miller

p 801.263.3443 f 801.263.3191

5183 South 300 West Murray, UT 84107 e redmon@vineyardfilmproductions.com w www.vineyardfilmproductions.com Full-service production company specializing in feature-length films, commercials, television and large format. Having successfully managed over $250,000,000 in production funds, Vineyard has the experience and reputation for on-time and on-budget results.

With over 35 years of experience, Warner/Chappell Production Music brings you the largest and most diverse music library in the market today.

production support

moving pictures ltd. Troy Parkinson, p 801.973.0632 f 801.973.0380 toll free 800.867.0632 812 West Layton Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84104 e mail@movingpics.net w www.movingpics.net

redman stages Bryan Clifton, Pat Smart, Nate Biddle p 801.978.9292 f 801.978.2299

The Redman Building 1075 South 700 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 e bryan@redmanmovies.com pat@redmanmovies.com nate@redmanmovies.com w www.redmanmovies.com Worlds away in your own backyard. Redman introduces two of the newest state-of-the-art stages to open in Salt Lake. Take advantage of our 60’ x 60’ MOS stage with 60’ green screen for your next major project, or check out our fully digital 20’ x 3o’ insert stage optimized for motion capture.

Grip / Lighting / Dollies / Expendables / Production Services – The way you want them. Delivery and pickup available.

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