Filmed in Utah awards

Written by Adam Mast

On Saturday, March 21, the 4th Annual “Filmed in Utah Awards” will be held at the Covey Center For the Arts in Provo, Utah. As is obvious by the very title of this prestigious ceremony, all nominated films were shot in the beautiful state of Utah. And in fact, a handful of the nominees are from right here in St. George and Cedar City! 

It should be noted that many of us who make films don’t do it for awards, we do it because we love it. We do it because it’s in our blood. We do it because we need to do it. Having said that, recognition and validation in any form is always flattering and it’s pretty darn cool that our state now has its own version of the Oscars and the Spirit awards. 

Furthermore, events like the “Filmed in Utah Awards” are vital because they provide encouragement, support, and networking opportunities for independent film-makers of all skill sets. So, a special thanks to Workman Productions for helping ensure that independent film-making continues to prosper in the state of Utah.   

Here’s a peak at some of the passionate Southern Utah based film-makers who were nominated for “Filmed in Utah Awards”:

NOMINATION:

Kipp Howard for Best Feature Screenplay

“SOJOURN: A NEW WORLD ANTHOLOGY” written and Directed by Kipp Howard

A hypnotic, dreamlike tale of survival in a world falling apart at the seams.

“A TALE TOLD HEART” directed by Dan Fowlks, based on the story by Edgar Allen Poe

A western take on a haunting tale from one of the greatest writers of all time.

NOMINATIONS:

Ryan Whitney for Best Short Film Production Design

Shane Egan for  Best Short Film Cinematography

“THINGS I TAKE WITH ME”, written and directed by Jeff Sanders

An episodic story about the day in the life of a young boy during a bittersweet holiday season.

NOMINATIONS:

Jeff Sanders for Best Short Film Screenplay

Peter Goodge for Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film (Over 18)

Corbin Navarrete for Best Actor in a Short Film (Under 18)

“THE WILD MISADVENTURES OF JESSE JAMES AND BILLY THE KID”, directed by Shaun Labrecque, written by Adam Mast & Sheldon Demke

Two western icons duke it out in the desert in a rip roaring adventure punctuated by a heartfelt twist.

NOMINATION:

Once again, the 4th Annual “Filmed in Utah Awards” will be held at the Covey Center For the Arts in Provo, Utah on Saturday, March 21. Click here for details. 
Congrats to all the nominees!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Adam Mast
Adam Mast
Adam Mast's love affair with the movies began at the ripe age of 6 after his parents took him to see a little film called Jaws at a drive-in theater in Northern California. From that moment, he was hooked. Mast began his epic stint as a film critic with The Independent back in May of 1996. At the time, the publication was still in its infancy and known as the Revolution. Through the years, Mast would go on to write for Zboneman.com before co-founding the entertainment site, Cinemast.net. His love of storytelling would also lead him to aid in the creation of the film-centric 501(C)(3) nonprofit, Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah (FMASU)--An organization primarily known for championing storytellers both locally and worldwide by way of various film-related events held throughout the year, including The Guerilla Filmmaking Challenge, Desertscape International Film Festival, HorrorFest International, and A Merry Movie Christmas. His love of cinema and the arts in general knows no bounds. Mast currently resides in St. George, UT with his lovely (and undeniably supportive) wife Tonja and their four amazing children, McKenzie, Matthew, McKian, and Mason.

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