The Utah Film Commission (UFC) is part of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and works with filmmakers to bring films to Utah.
“We are primarily a marketing agency,” said Marshall Moore, director of the Utah Film Commission. The UFC works to bring filmmakers to Utah and to support filmmakers in Utah. The UFC provides incentives like tax rebates and cash rewards to production companies and filmmakers.
Other marketing tactics include giveaways, trade shows, running ads in trade magazines, online advertising, registering in film guides and promoting the UFC with hats, bags and t-shirts.
The UFC also provides filmmakers with a calendar and updates on the Utah film scene. They provide services to out-of-state and in-state filmmakers. Services include negotiating better prices, assisting with finding a location or recommending crew, craft services, equipment and supplies needed for any film.
The UFC works with many independent films. “We support the productions,” said Moore. “But we don’t finance film.” The UFC occasionally assists a filmmaker with finding an investor. Moore’s advice to bring more films to Utah is simple. “Keep making movies,” said Moore. “Network and come to us ready to make the movie.”
Any filmmaker in Utah or planning on coming to Utah can receive assistance from the UFC.
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