Nine TV and movie projects set to begin production following incentive approvals
Cameras will be rolling in a big way during the next few weeks as nine TV and film productions recently were approved for tax credit incentives.
The Governor’s Office of Economic Dev-elopment (GOED) board approved the incentives at its July meeting. Some of the largest incentives were awarded for TV series to shoot in Utah.
Cameras will be rolling in a big way during the next few weeks as nine TV and film productions recently were approved for tax credit incentives.
The Governor’s Office of Economic Dev-elopment (GOED) board approved the incentives at its July meeting. Some of the largest incentives were awarded for TV series to shoot in Utah.
The fourth season of “Kindig Customs” was approved for an incentive of up to $628,118. The reality TV series, by Fischer Productions LLC, features Dave Kindig, owner and operator of Kindig-It Design in Salt Lake City, as he produces unique vehicles for his nationwide clientele. Produced by Fernanda Ubatuba, the series airs on Velocity. The fourth season production is expected to spend more than $2.5 million in Utah, including during principal photography set through Oct. 30.
Another reality TV series, this one featuring sports/fitness, is “Grid,” produced by National Pro Grid League (NPGL) and approved for an incentive of up to $260,000. The team competition fitness show’s third season, and first in Utah, will spend $1.3 million in the state, shooting in Utah County Aug. 16-Sept. 8. Producers are Aaron Bailey, Kathy Elder and Kutcher Miller. Directors are Andy Hoffman and Mike Roth.
The GOED board amended a previously approved incentive for Camera 40 Productions LLC for the first season of the fantasy TV series “The Outpost.” It will spend more money in Utah than originally expected — now anticipated to be $3.1 million. The company’s incentive will be up to $775,884.
From the creators of “Mythica,” “Pride & Prejudice” and “The Christmas Dragon,” “The Outpost” tells the story of two women at a remote outpost who discover they are fated to be mortal enemies. The producer is Jennifer Griffin. The director is John Lyde. Shooting in Utah County is scheduled for Sept. 1-Jan. 31.
The GOED board approved an incentive of up to $787,500 for Ahura LLC for “Late So Soon,” a romantic comedy independent feature expected to spend $3.15 million in Utah. Principal photography is set for Sept. 12-Oct. 20 in Salt Lake County.
“Late So Soon” is about a young woman stuck in a dead-end marriage who suddenly begins to live her life backwards, one day at a time. Producers are Parisa Caviani, Sean Sorenson and John Kelly (making his seventh film in Utah). The director is Matthew Hoge (“The United States of Leland”).
The pilot of BYUtv original TV series “Extinct” was approved for an incentive of up to $170,000. Produced by Extinct LLC, the science fiction pilot was written by Orson Scott Card (“Ender’s Game”), will be produced by Adam Abel and will be directed by Ryan Little (“Saints and Soldiers” and “Forever Strong”).
Shot in Utah County, the pilot tells the story of aliens who, 400 years after the near-extinction of humans, revive a small group of survivors and claim they want to restore the human race. The pilot is expected to spend $850,000.
Kennedy LLC was approved for an incentive of up to $114,704 for “Because of Kennedy,” a faith-based independent feature that will shoot in Utah and Salt Lake counties Aug. 17-Sept. 15 and is expected to spend $573,522 in Utah. Producers are T.C. Christensen and Ron Tanner. The director is T.C. Christensen (“The Cokeville Miracle,” “Ephraim’s Rescue” and “17 Miracles”).
“Because of Kennedy” is about the legacy of love and friendship developed during the 16 years of the life of Kennedy Hansen, diagnosed with a rare disease with no known cure.
Silver Peak Productions was approved for an incentive of up to $80,964 for “An Hour Behind,” a romantic drama shot in Utah and Salt Lake counties. Produced and directed by Brian Brough (“Nowhere Safe” and “Singing With Angels”), “An Hour Behind” is expected to spend $404,878 in Utah and tells the story of a woman who misses a blind date due to daylight saving time and meets another man as a result.
An incentive of up to $60,125 was approved for Silver Peak Productions LLC for the independent thriller feature “Wish You Were Dead.” Shooting is expected to take place Aug. 22-Sept. 3 in Utah and Salt Lake counties.
Produced by Brian Brough, John Lyde and Paul D. Hunt and directed by Lyde (“Christmas for a Dollar” and “Minor Details”), the production is expected to spend $300,627 in Utah. “Wish You Were Dead” is about a person required to fulfill a death pact or risk taking the fall for murder.
The GOED board approved an incentive of up to $50,000 for “Stella,” a family drama independent feature by Fromage Films Corp. It is expected to spend $250,000 in Utah, including during principal photography scheduled through Aug. 22 in Davis, Salt Lake and Summit counties.
Produced by Mark Butler and directed by Vanessa Greene (“Before He Wakes” and “Nothing Lasts Forever”), “Stella” is about an old dog, a homeless boy and a war veteran whose friendships allow them to trust the world again.