Table of Contents

• Gigs for Crew

• Gigs for Background

• Casting Calls

• Reel Connections

• What's Happening

• Shameless Plug

Gigs for Crew

Saint Peter (Feature)
Shooting: April 7, 2025 – May 13, 2025
Location: Salt Lake County
Positions: Various Crew Roles
Apply: Email Production at [email protected]

The Chosen Season 6 (Episodic)
Shooting: April 14, 2025 – May 30, 2025
Location: Utah County
Positions Needed: Art Department, Camera, Grip & Electric, Make-up, Production Assistants, Wardrobe
Apply: Email Production at [email protected]

Zeus (Feature)
Shooting: July 21, 2025 – July 30, 2025
Location: Grand County
Positions: Various Crew Roles
Apply: Email Production at [email protected]

The Elijah Able Project (Episodic)
Shooting: May 5, 2025 – December 11, 2025
Location: Utah County
Positions: Multiple Crew roles needed.
Apply: Email Production at [email protected]

Gigs for Background

Saint Peter (Feature): Background submissions are still being accepted. Email [email protected].

The Chosen Season 6 (Episodic):
Union: Non-Union
Deadline: ASAP (Open through the shoot)
Seeking: Ages 8-65. Looking for diverse individuals resembling Hebrew, Hasidic, Roman, Greek, Egyptian, and other Middle Eastern/Southern European/North African origins. Think darker hair/eyes, olive/brown skin, beards for men, longer/shaggy hair. No modern looks.
Location: Goshen, Utah
Shoot Dates: Weekdays, May 5-23, 2025
Rate: $120/10-hour day
Note: All backgrounds and beliefs welcome.
Apply Here: https://airtable.com/appt6XwWUor8ouvUF/pagPTtOY9jgCSqZ3x/form

The Elijah Able Project (Episodic): Extras are needed for this long-running project.
Apply: Email Production at [email protected]

Casting Calls

Project: "HomeSchooled" Torch
Union: Non-Union
Rate: $435+15% Agency Fee
Team: Director Jake Van Wagoner, Producer Jim Bell, Casting Director Ben Cummins
Shoot: May 17, 2025 in Utah County (Must work as local)
Synopsis: Kid gets expelled, parents try homeschooling, chaos ensues. Think Cheaper by the Dozen meets The Office – funny, messy, real.
Auditions Due: ASAP - Final Deadline Friday, May 2nd by 5 PM MST

Available Roles:

• GRACE CALLAHAN: (Lead) Mid/late 30’s, Caucasian, Female. Polished working mom thrown into homeschooling chaos. Think Elle Woods meets PTA meeting meltdown.

• DREW CALLAHAN: (Supporting Lead) Mid/late 30’s, Caucasian, Male. Loyal, patient husband trying to support the madness from the sidelines.

• HUXLEY: (Supporting Lead) 14, Caucasian, Female. Mortified teen who wants zero association with her mom or homeschooling.

• BARON: (Lead) 12, Caucasian, Male. Thoughtful, nerdy middle kid finding his voice amidst the family storm.

• QUINN: (Supporting Lead) 9, Caucasian, Male. Accident-prone youngest brother trying hard to be the tough, sporty kid.

Audition Instructions: Prepare the side for your role. Film horizontally. Use a reader if you can. Slate your name and height. Upload to YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc., then submit your self-tape HERE. Questions? Hit up [email protected].

Project: Kodiak Cakes Hokey Kelly
Production: Kodiak
Casting: Jeff Johnson
Submissions Due: ASAP - May 5th
Shoot Dates: May 19-23
Location: SLC or Utah County
Note: Ice skating skills are a major plus. Red-head options only for all Kelly roles.

Available Roles:

• Kid Kelly (Age 6): Female, 6yo, Caucasian. Fiery, fearless, focused, bold. Rate: $1200/day (10hrs) x2 days.

• Teen Kelly (Age 13): Female, 13yo, Caucasian. Awkward (maybe braces), fiery, fearless, focused, bold. Rate: $1500/day (10hrs) x2 days.

• College Kelly (Age 18-20): Female, 18-20yo, Caucasian. Fiery, fearless, focused, bold. Rate: $1500/day (10hrs) x2 days.
  
  Click HERE to submit your self-tape audition

Safety Note for ALL GIGS

Please exercise caution when considering new film opportunities, carefully evaluating the professionalism and legitimacy of any offer. Watch for red flags like consistent lack of payment or uncomfortable interactions, and always trust your instincts regarding your safety. Let's ensure the Utah film community remains a secure and supportive place for all creators.

Reel Connections

Get Your Spotlight: Got a project submitted to the 15th annual Utah International Film Festival? Want a feature like this? Send a current headshot and updated bio to [email protected].

What's Happening

New Local Podcast Alert: Michael Waller is launching a podcast focused on Utah talent. Each episode features local actors doing table reads of screenplays by local writers. It’s a solid way to get scripts heard, connect the community, and give everyone some exposure. Writers with scripts (any stage!) or actors ready to lend their voice, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/NfH2vZbQkQLJswaJ7

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Shameless Plug

THAT’S A WRAP!

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– The UIFF Team