This is interesting information for all writers out there. There is still enough time to submit a short script and get actively involved in the LDS film...
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Lately I've noticed something peculiar when it comes to the Utah Film Commission. Maybe it's just me, I don't know, but I want some other's opinions on this. ...
John, This is freaking great. Last year I posted some honesty about how the Utah film incentives were all being used on Disney et al and how no local...
It has been brought to my attention that Disney _does_ pay non-featured extras. SO: IF you pay the MPAU fee, and DO get to be a non-featured extra on a Disney...
... appreciated. ... I think his office is in Provo now. City Weekly recently did an article about him and his new religion and stuff - there might be clues...
Just wanted to share a quick story of persistence... My brother Jeff wrote a script 8 years ago that I hoped to produce and he would direct. We actually had...
Thanks Andy I needed that shot in the arm today!! What a great thing to happen.. congrats Sally ************************************** See what's new at...
Brandon: Yeah, I do. And that's got nothing to do with anything. I don't want to participate in LDS film anymore because I've accomplished everything I've...
I don't think LDS cinema is dead. It's just moribund. When I started my LDS theatre in Provo way back in the early 80's (it is now defunct but not because of...
John, I think there is a bigger aspect to this. I was disappointed to see such negativity in general about the LDS Film venue and it's prospect in dying as...
I love how everyone goes around blaming the mindless comedies for the demise of LDS film. (And say moribund if you want, I say dead. At least in the terms it's...
I am not a movie maker and although some of my music has been used in a couple of small video productions, so far I haven't had the honor of producing a...
This is all so funny, John. Thanks for starting something to cheer me up. I am totally with you on all points you make. I have stated before on this forum and...
I meant to imply that the mindless comedies have made it harder those of us who would rather do dramatic material. Primarily for the reason that producers who...
Before I reply, let me first say that I am here solely as a film viewer. I have seen most of the LDS movies that have been made so far. "Brigham City" is the...
First off, John and Rick, where did you get the time to write those books I just read? I am posting this because I don't believe "Mormon Cinema" is gone...
There will always be room for family films. I am not opposed to them per se. I just finished scripting a family film (though it was not directly for the LDS...
My kids like "The Best Two Years" and "The Home Teachers." I'm always looking for good clean family movies, and they seem to be a rarity. It seems like a...
Ivan: I still need to hook up and do a ride along with you! ... books I ... audiences ... up, but ... (dang I'm ... and there ... releasing of ... all day ... ...
Yes... isn't Ivan the best?! He broke into my car last year because I had locked both my baby and the keys in the car. Gosh...what a guy... I like Tuna...
"The Singles Ward" talks about the problems of divorce in the LDS culture. "The Home Teachers" talks a little about separation and making changes to make...
Isn't feeling alien as a divorcee in a family ward often a real situation? Not to mention feeling a little strange in a singles ward when you have to explain...