January 2019
ABOUT THE COVER: The endeavor of shepherding a film from its inception to a screening necessitates structure and community. Depicted in Gabriel F. Danilchik’s Super 8 camera is a little process, steps along the way that ardent filmmakers undertake to bring to life their filmic visions. Find more of Danilchik’s work at archangelimpressions.com.
Creature Feature: Brook Neilson (Is Garbage)
Brook has spent years working to understand herself and has continually pushed herself to connect with others through her art, the unique way in which she experiences the world. … read more
Localized: Comedy Showcase
This Localized brings together a “host of hosts”: Andy Farnsworth, Hollie Jay, Joe Everard and Torris Fairley. These featured comedians each have made their mark on the Salt Lake City comedy scene by running and hosting local shows and open mics over the course of the last eight years. … read more
Changing the Narrative – Diana Whitten of Film Fatales Utah
Vessel is one part of Whitten’s repertoire as a director, and she is also an influencer within the organization Film Fatales, whose Utah chapter she established. … read more
Ode to Ed’s – Publik Ed’s
Since Big Ed’s opened in 1968, more students have drowned their (over-) workloads into tap beers, fucked-up conversation and more bowls of chili than any human is capable of conceiving. … read more
Content Shifter: 9 Streaming Series from 2009
TV had a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good 2009, as well. Here are nine iconic-to-obscure shows that debuted 10 years ago to stream while pondering what the hell you’ve done with your life. … read more
Come Together: The International Tolerance Project
This January, The Utah Museum of Fine Arts will host The International Tolerance Project: Promoting Through Design in its “ACME Lab” wing of the museum. … read more
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Utah’s Filmmaking Future – The Artist Foundry
There’s a communal sense of work that goes into a film, whether it’s a short or feature, and the Artist Foundry is an eclectic mix of all the people who can help make that happen, from actors and writers to video editors and cinematographers. … read more
Dirty God at Sundance Film Festival 2019 – Scars as...
Dutch director Sacha Polak’s Sundance 2019 film, Dirty God, opens with what almost looks like an alluring red-rock landscape. The up-close shot soon reveals that it’s the acid-scarred skin of lead character Jade, played by Vicky Knight. … read more
Slamdance 2019 Film – Desolation Center and the Birth of...
This year, the Slamdance Film Festival will debut Desolation Center, the story of the early iconoclasts of DIY culture and the roots of modern, outdoor music and performing-arts festivals. … read more
Slamdance Film Festival 2019 – The Vast of Night
Aside from radio, much of the film revolves around the exploration of then-newfound technology—tape recorders, broadband interference and fluorescent lights. This plot point provides The Vast of Night with a timely message. … read more
Cinematic Dreamer? The Utah Film Commission’s Next Level Grant Program...
According to Virginia Pearce, the Director at the Utah Film Commission, it is common for these aspiring filmmakers to understand the technical-skill-driven aspects of making a movie, but the business side can be tricky, particularly the fundraising side. … read more
Giving Salt Lake’s Youth a Voice: Spy Hop’s Film Program
Salt Lake City’s Spy Hop is a nonprofit organization based around after school programs that promote high school students finding their voices. Whether it’s through video game design, music/audio or film, there’s something available for every student. … read more
