Salt Lake City — The Utah Film Commission announced the Utah Board of Tourism Development approval of three new productions for state film incentives, generating an estimated economic impact of $3 million and over 100 new jobs.
A new comedy, “Kill Me”, starring Allison Williams (“Get Out”) and Charlie Day (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) was approved for the Utah Motion Picture Incentive. “We are thrilled to have been awarded the tax credit for “Kill Me” and are excited to return to Utah for our next film,” said Producer Matt Miller (“The Wolf of Snow Hollow”, “California King”). “Having filmed two projects here previously, we’ve experienced the incredible support of the Utah Film Commission, the unmatched beauty of the state’s landscapes, and the professionalism of its local crew. Utah has been an essential part of our storytelling, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to once again showcase this amazing location in our work.”
Season 5 of the HGTV series, “Help! I Wrecked My House” starring Host Jasmine Roth was approved for a Utah Motion Picture Incentive. “”Help! I Wrecked My House” is moving to Utah because Host Jasmine Roth is entering a new chapter in her life,” said Liz Kerrigan, SVP of Current Programming. “Having just given birth to her second child, she and her family have decided to move to Park City where she’ll embark on an exciting new adventure, rebuilding her design and build a company from the ground up and helping a whole new city of homeowners who have wrecked their homes.”
A new project from local producers, Geralyn Dreyfus and Nicole Docta, “Untitled Great Salt Lake Documentary” was approved for a Utah Community Film Incentive. The documentary directed by local filmmaker Erika Cohn (“Belly of the Beast”,“In Football We Trust”) will document the lake’s rich history and present-day struggles. “We’re creating a film about Great Salt Lake because we are invested in our community, the environment, and our future here. We’re honored to have the support of the Utah Film Commission in order to bring this vital story to life,” said Director Erika Cohn.
About the Utah Film Commission
A program of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, the Utah Film Commission markets the entire state as a destination for film, television, and commercial production by promoting the use of professional local crew and talent, support services, Utah locations, and the Motion Picture Incentive Program. The office also serves as a liaison to the film industry, facilitating production needs across the state.
Thousands of productions have been filmed in Utah, including Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, Thelma & Louise, and 127 Hours, to name only a few. Many episodic series have also been filmed in Utah, such as Yellowstone, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and Westworld.
For more information, visit film.utah.gov.