UPCOMING
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We're working hard to bring you new stories.
Over the next 24 months we have 8 films and 2 television pilots slated for development. Stay tuned!
STAINED GLASS is the story of Rita Mendez, a devout Catholic and mother. One evening after returning home from work and the grocery store, she finds her 15-year-old son, Manuel, dead in his room. He committed suicide. It made no sense. Manny was a happy kid. He got good grades, was funny, and was well-liked by everyone. Rita demanded answers. She becomes convinced that her son must have been the victim of bullying, mistreatment, or maybe even sexual assault -- something. Rita sets out on a quest to get answers, and maybe even revenge if someone deserved it. Soon she sets her sights on Father Sullivan. She tries to go through the church, without success. So, taking matters into her own hands, she makes a terrible mistake that will forever lead to life-altering events.
FILMING ENTIRELY IN SALT LAKE COUNTY MAY 1--JULY 3, 2024.
RELEASE DATE JANUARY 1, 2025.
WORTHY is the story of David Baker, a teenage boy from an abusive, dysfunctional home, who is struggling with his sexual identity and planning to end his life. The day he decides to go through with it, he is discovered by Jayson Wall, a school classmate, who happens to be his neighbor. Jayson talks him out of trying to do it and they begin spending much time together. David is into sports, and Jayson loves to watch boxing, so he suggests that David try boxing. David loves it and begins to find his own place, his inner champion, and self-esteem, with the support of his new friend – and the sport of boxing. But David hasn't told Jayson his secret yet, about his sexual identity, and he is afraid Jayson won't want to be his friend anymore, and worse yet, David might be falling in love with him.
FILMING ENTIRELY IN SALT LAKE COUNTY JULY 8--SEPTEMBER 10, 2024.
RELEASE DATE MARCH 1, 2025.
STRANGERS is the story of Barbara Smith, a married licensed social worker with two children. Her life is great. Barb had an amazing childhood, has a slightly younger brother who was like a best friend growing up, and parents that gave them everything they ever needed. Her parents were doting and loving and they helped prepare them for adulthood. They were great examples of a family who inspired love, not only of each other, but for all people. So you can only imagine how Barbara's world was nearly destroyed when she heard the news that her mother, Martha, had cancer. Stage-four cancer. Then, while visiting her mother at the hospital, she got some news from the doctor that was very confusing. Soon secrets would unravel that make her feel like her parents are strangers.
FILMING ENTIRELY IN SALT LAKE COUNTY SEPTEMBER 16--NOVEMBER 27, 2024.
RELEASE DATE MAY 1, 2025.
BAD MORMONS follows a few of Utah's most "honorable" residents, and members of The Church of Jesus’s Saints, who all attend the same canton. Not everyone follows the Golden Rule. And helping others doesn’t mean you can’t help yourself. Meet Bishop Joel Jensen and his family, Elder Jaxson and his companion Elder Karson, Sister Ellis and companion Sister Sorensen, and twin brothers Ethan and Evan Johnson. These members are involved, even encouraged by their Bishop, to commit a serious crime. A crime that will give them all a lot of money. A lot of money.
What would a Mormon do for $1 million dollars? Would they lie, cheat, steal, or even … kill … ? These Mormons end up showing the dark sides of themselves, or perhaps their true color, when putting it all on the line in this comedy farce.
FILMING ENTIRELY IN SALT LAKE COUNTY IN 2025.
GIBSON is the story of a man, known to many as only “Gibson,” who'd been a homeless man on the streets for years. He got his “name” because from the old, weathered guitar case that said Gibson across the bottom, albeit starting to disappear from the case. He didn’t talk too much, and no one knew anything about his background. One night, during a pretty severe thunderstorm, Gibson sought refuge in an old, abandoned house, across the street from 12-year-old Matty’s house. Matty the son of Jennifer Martin, a registered nurse. He saw Gibson entering the house and decided it was up to him to help him. The next morning was a Saturday and his mom had to work, so after she left, he went to the house with some food. Gibson was not receptive to the boy, but Matty wouldn’t give up. After some time, the two began to fill gaps in each other’s lives, and a great friendship was built.
FILMING ENTIRELY IN SALT LAKE COUNTY IN 2025.
2025
LIFE BEHIND BARS
TV PILOT
THE CAIN EXPERIMENT
FEATURE FILM
THE ROAD
TV PILOT
THE COUNTERFEIT CHRIST
FEATURE FILM
SPECIAL DELIVERY
FEATURE FILM
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Daniela is great to work with. She strives to listen to the director and create something really special, the director's vision. She has a keen eye for editing. Just perfect. I recommend her company to anyone looking for quality work.
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-Richard Owen Ransom, President, Salt Lake City Film Group