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Utah Film Commission: landscapes, local crews keep filmmakers returning
Summary
Derek Melas, production manager for the Utah Film Commission, said Utah’s landscapes, local crews and production infrastructure are the primary reasons filmmakers keep returning to the state, citing a film history dating to 1924’s The Covered Wagon.
SALT LAKE CITY — Derek Melas, production manager for the Utah Film Commission, said Utah’s varied landscapes and an experienced local production workforce are the main reasons filmmakers continue to bring projects to the state.
Melas told an interviewer that Utah’s scenery draws initial interest, but production crews and local infrastructure are what prompt repeat business. “Utah has the most inspiring of landscapes, and it's been inspiring Hollywood storytelling for over a hundred…
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