YOUR WEEKLY FILM INDUSTRY HOOKUP!

Welcome to your new go-to source for gigs, connections, and events in the indie film world. Let’s get straight to business—check out this week’s hottest opportunities!

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Warren Workman
March 13, 2025

JOBS

SAG FEATURED FILM - "ESPRESSO" Featured Extras Casting // Photo Casting
Produced by an undisclosed (widely known) network. Likely R-rated for language.

  • Rate: $200/12 + $25 gas bump per day - LOCAL HIRE

  • Work Date: Friday, March 21st or Monday, March 24th (must be available both days)

  • Location: Summit County, UT (Deer Valley, Park City)

  • How to Apply: This is a photo casting. Submit via GumbyK Casting

Assistant Camera Operator - Independent Feature (Paid)

  • Hiring: Katie Stilwell

  • Filming: April

  • Contact: Text Katie at 307-355-9118

Casting - Actress/Model

  • Role: Female, 20s

  • Rate: Paid (4-5 days in April)

  • Specs: Height 5’6”-5’9”, Size 0-4

  • How to Apply: Email Kate at [email protected] (If you don’t fit the specs, don’t apply.)

CASTING CALL – TRUE CRIME TV SHOW

  • Production: Ash Patino

  • Date: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

  • Location: Provo, Utah

  • Roles:

    • Male (23yo look, medium build, dark hair/shaved head) – $300

    • Female (41yo look, medium build, shoulder-length blonde hair) – $200

  • How to Apply: Email Ash at [email protected] with photos, reel, social links, and age.

Casting Call for "XANDRO" - A Neo-Western Short

  • Production: Josh Allred

  • Dates: March 21st-23rd

  • Roles: Coda, Xandro, Ruben (Open casting)

  • How to Apply: Email [email protected] with headshot/reel/recorded scene

REEL CONNECTIONS

Director Spotlight: Frederick Shih
Frederick Shih is an emerging filmmaker and recent graduate of BYU. Originally from Taiwan, he has written and directed several short films, blending contemporary social issues with innovative storytelling. His latest work, "Pretend Play" (扮家家酒), won the Taiwanese competition "Seeing the Invisible Wounds" (看見看不見的傷).

IG @frederick_shih

Writer Spotlight: Steve Capone Jr.
Steve Capone Jr., founder of Whisper House Press, is an award-winning Utah-based writer known for his YA historical fiction and horror anthologies. His screenplay "Cure for Creativity" won Best Short Screenplay at the 2024 Bloody Mirror Film Festival. More at stevecaponejr.com or linktr.ee/stevecaponejr. IG @author_steve_capone_j

Actor Spotlight: Pamela Beheshti
Pamela Beheshti trained at Southern Utah University and the National Shakespeare Conservatory in New York. With notable roles in "Servant of Two Masters" and "The Seagull," she has received Irene Ryan Award recognition. Represented by CCA in LA, her recent projects include Estrangement, Lead Belly, and Infatuated with the CEO. IG @pamela.beheshti

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cutthroat Grip, Lighting & Stage – Networking Event

  • Date: April 2nd @7pm

  • Location: 156 West Utopia Ave, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Sign-Up: DPs | Directors/Producers

  • Open to: Gaffers, ACs, Operators (7 PM entry)

  • Perks: Light refreshments, industry networking

Utah Filmmakers Meet and Greet – March Mingle

  • Date: March 21st

  • Location: 1765 South 900 West Suite #99, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Tickets: $10 advance, $15 at the door

  • Looking For: Films, panelists, sponsors, musicians

  • Contact: [email protected]

  • More Info: Event Page

Filmmaker Meetup – March 21st @ 6 PM

  • Location: Northern Realty, 2071 Layton Hills Mall, Layton, UT

  • Details: Bring your projects, collaborate, and practice scenes.

  • More Info: Event Page

THAT’S A WRAP!

That’s it for this week! Know someone who should see this? Forward them this email. Sharing is caring.

Keep creating, keep networking, and we’ll see you on set.

– The UIFF Team

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