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Utah Film Commission • 17th July 2024

Development 101 - From Script to Set - Utah Film Commission

So you have a script, now what?
Or maybe you don’t have a script yet, just an amazing idea that deserves a chance in the spotlight. 
Luckily, Utah’s film industry offers great opportunities and a welcoming community to help you get started. Here’s a guide to the essential steps and local resources to kickstart your project with confidence.



1. Write the Script
Every film starts as a script. Even documentaries start with a written outline...

Utah Film Commission • 3rd June 2024

Understanding Utah's Child Labor Laws - Utah Film Commission

The rights that apply to adult workers also apply to minors. Productions must provide a 30-minute meal beak within five hours after work starts. Minors cannot work for more than 3 hours without a 10 minute rest period. Minors are also entitled to minimum wage. 
You can find local studio teachers and child welfare coordinators listed in the Utah Film Commission’s Crew Directory HERE. These individuals provide schooling to all school-aged minors and serve as a child advocate for all minors on set....

Utah Film Commission • 30th April 2024

Footloose: 40 Years Later

In 1983, filming for the movie Footloose started in Payson, Utah and became a beloved classic, leaving its mark on the community of Payson for the last 40 years. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Footloose, Payson High School students led the #BacontoPayson social media campaign to bring Kevin Bacon back to Utah. Despite the odds, Bacon along with his charity, SixDegrees.org returned to Payson to celebrate this milestone by building essential resource kits with over 1,000 volunteers as part o

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MovieWeb • 6th December 2022

The Rookie Cast and Character Guide

Crime and detective shows remain a staple on TV stations. Series like Criminal Minds and NCIS provide a new thrilling adventure and mind game in every episode. One of the latest and most popular crime shows, The Rookie, follows the events in an L.A. police station. Officer John Nolan becomes a police rookie at the age of 45 and undergoes challenges both unique and typical to new police officers.

The Rookie has become so popular that ABC has even made a spin-off series, The Rookie Feds. The show

MovieWeb • 27th November 2022

Best Movies Coming to Paramount+ December 2022

People of all ages love Christmas for the festive decorations, family gatherings, and giving spirit in the air. Few things invite in the true spirit of Christmas as effectively as holiday films. December's movies invite viewers to step into cozy Christmas cottages and sparklingly decorated tree farms. Even if it doesn't look like winter outside, movies can help it feel like the holidays at home.

Paramount+ seems determined to satisfy this season's holiday cravings with their new Holiday Collect

MovieWeb • 14th November 2022

Charlie Brown Taught Us to Tackle Disappointment in These 10 Ways

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang are some of the most relatable comic book characters because of their childlike innocence, average lifestyle, and susceptibility to failure. Every Charlie Brown special contrasts devastating disappointments with feel-good solutions. Each character must face their own challenges and weaknesses, and audiences can learn from their mistakes along the way. There are few things more inspiring than watching people like us overcome challenges similar to ours.

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MovieWeb • 28th October 2022

Best Movies Coming to Disney+ in November 2022

November can be a tricky time for movies. It's a transitional period after spooky season, but some proclaim it is too early for Christmas content. After Halloween ends, pumpkins and skeletons slowly change into autumn leaves and snow. Luckily, Disney+ has all kinds of content ready to release this month: documentaries, holiday specials, and regular TV episodes. With all the new titles becoming available, there is sure to be something for everyone. Here are the upcoming movies to be released on D

MovieWeb • 19th October 2022

Why She-Hulk Should Join the Official Avengers

Marvel fans have been guessing at the new Avengers roster ever since Avengers: Endgame irreparably separated the old team. Now that season one of She-Hulk Attorney at Law has wrapped up, everyone online is speculating about She-Hulk's future and what it means for the MCU. Even other notable writers and actors have commented on the possibility. With a steady stream of heroes coming out of the woodwork of Disney+'s streaming shows, new superheroes have stiff competition for a top spot on the team.

MovieWeb • 17th October 2022

She-Hulk Cameos That Made the Marvel Show Better

In just one season, She-Hulk has established quite the network. She has partnered with celebrities, heroes, and artists from all walks of life as the show introduced a new guest star almost every week. Jennifer Walter's quirky personality and top-notch professional skills makes her easy to get along with and a valuable ally for any of our favorite MCU characters. Here are the best cameos of the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law series, ranked.

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MovieWeb • 9th October 2022

Best Mockumentary Style TV Shows, Ranked

As TV documentaries have become a growing genre, and the influence of Ricky Gervais' UK show The Office rippled throughout the television landscape, it's no surprise to find a plethora of mockumentaries in their wake. Characterized by mock interviews, shaky camera, and a comical cast, mockumentaries are satires wrapped up in a documentarian style of filmmaking.

The genre provides viewers with a comedic look at every day life and helps viewers find meaning and humor the usually mundane and frust

MovieWeb • 9th October 2022

Best Comedy TV Shows of the 90s, Ranked

Families all over the world used to tune into their favorite shows on a weekly basis before binge-watching with streaming became common practice. Weeknight television comforted and entertained people coming home from work and school. Everyone has their own nightly ritual to unwind after a long day, but television dramas are a staple in many households.

Audiences in the 1990s saw some of the funniest and most relatable comedians to date. These shows addressed the daily problems, both large and s

MovieWeb • 6th October 2022

The Little Mermaid: Why the Outdated Princess Movie Needed a Remake

The reimagined live-action Disney classics have become a controversial topic around the internet. Bringing favorite fairy tales to live-action is a dream come true for many and a nightmare for others. Regardless, Disney's remakes have become a guilty pleasure for many moviegoers, and sometimes have more room to develop their characters and create nuance in plot (due to modern screenwriters, longer runtimes, and more). Aladdin added more political intrigue, The Jungle Book brought innovative CGI

MovieWeb • 26th September 2022

Best Movies About Starting a Band

Music can immerse its listeners, evoke powerful emotions, and change the mood of any room. Given music's power for expression, its no wonder the medium is so integral to film. Movies about bands bring music to the forefront of the film. Band movies remind viewers of the importance of music as well as the sacrifices and effort that go into every note. Such films about music and musicians often follow a social outcast on their journey to becoming a loved star. These stories show how music gives a

MovieWeb • 18th September 2022

New Mutants Cast and Character Guide

The superhero origin story has become familiar to most moviegoers since the superhero craze has flooded theaters over the past several years. Generally, an unfortunate accident befalls an everyday character who then must learn to utilize their powers to save the world. Usually a Nick Fury, Professor X, or Uncle Ben style mentor plays a role in helping shape these characters. The New Mutants tells a darker story about what could happen to these unlikely heroes if Professor X, or another mentor, n

MovieWeb • 15th September 2022

Time Travel Was Totally Unrealistic in These Movies

Whether it's last night's burritos, a hurtful comment, or a messy relationship, everyone wishes that they could time travel sometimes. The deep desire to change the past and create a better future makes audiences return to time-travel movies repeatedly. Besides that, the opportunity to explore a new place or time is what brings viewers to the movies in the first place.

Some science-fiction films like Interstellar and The Martian are so well-researched that they feel like reality. Other sci-fi f

MovieWeb • 11th September 2022

Best Classic Screwball Comedies, Ranked

The hunger and struggles of the great depression brought in a new need for both uplift and catharsis. Americans flocked to the movies looking to laugh off their everyday troubles; however, the simplistic cookie-cutter romance no longer fit in with the trying times. Viewers looked for representation of their serious struggles, and thus screwball comedies introduced comical antiheroes and gender reversals. Screwball comedies of the 1930s often revolve around common occurrences or problems that spi

MovieWeb • 2nd September 2022

Does Fast and Furious Really Say Anything about Family?

It all started with an undercover cop investigating a street racer in the hopes of exposing hijackers. Today, the once small team has expanded its network into dozens of characters to reach all over the world and beyond. Fast and Furious has attracted fans for decades with its fast action sequences and beautiful cars. The franchise has earned a reputation for some as being a brainless thrill ride with eye candy for both men and women.

What the franchise lacks in sophisticated plot it makes up f

MovieWeb • 30th August 2022

Biggest Monster Battles in Movies From the 2000s

Imaginary adventures and magical fights of epic proportions fill childhood memories. Most adults can still remember building elaborate cities out of pillows or blocks and pitting their strongest toys against each other. Monster films satisfy the child in each of us by bringing to life these imaginary places and creatures. Even if these scenes are not the most realistic or intellectually complex, the often groundbreaking special effects are worth praise and attention.

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