Your Weekly Film Industry Hookup!

Bringing you casting calls hotter than your car’s seat warmers on full blast, networking events so good you'd be willing to drive on I-15 in the snow and filmmaker spotlights so bright you gotta wear shades.

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Warren Workman
March 19, 2025

Casting Calls

RIDER (Non-Union Feature Film)
Seeking Hispanic, BIPOC, and mixed-ethnicity talent for various roles. Talent must be available for all shoot dates and work as a local hire in Utah.
📸 Submit your photo by Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12 PM MST
Apply here

SAG Feature Film – Working Title: "ESPRESSO"
Featured extras casting for a widely known network production. Likely rated R for language.
💰 Rate: $200/12 + $25 gas bump/day + $35 fitting fee
📅 Work Date: Monday, March 24 (fitting date TBD)
📍 Location: Summit County, UT (Deer Valley, Park City)
Apply here

Home Turf
🎬 Casting extras for a wedding scene and student/professor roles.
💰 Rate: $125 cash at end of the day
📅 Shoot Date: Thursday, March 20 (12-hour day)
📍 Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Apply here

Saint Peter
Looking for adults and teens (ages 13+) to play students and community members.
💰 Rate: $125 for 12-hour days
📅 Shoot Dates: April 7 – May 13, 2025 (no weekends)
📍 Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Apply here

Reel Connections

Director Spotlight: Porter Justus

Porter Justus is a forward-thinking director merging theater and film with cutting-edge visual effects. His resume includes commercials, music videos, and a deep dive into virtual production using Unreal Engine. Now a dual graduate student at SCAD, he's helming Carved in Stone, a groundbreaking web series pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. Instagram @just_porter

Writer Spotlight: Charri Brummer

A Utah native with a background in psychology and social work, Charri Brummer brings deep emotional insight to her writing. Her latest script “Day Girl”weaves first experiences into a narrative that reflects the shifting seasons of life. Through sharp dialogue and layered storytelling, she creates a poignant and immersive experience. Instagram @charribrummer

Actor Spotlight: Damarr Jones

With a background in theater and a degree in communications, Damarr Jones has used his adaptive nature and military discipline to carve out a career in film. His work includes The Shape of Halloween, Revelations, Mother and Me, and What I Should Have Said. Passionate about the arts, he continues to explore roles that challenge and inspire. Instagram @damarrjones2

Upcoming Events

Director of Photography Showcase – April 2
Want to connect with top DPs? Producers and directors get early access to Cutthroat Grip’s DP Showcase for an exclusive networking hour.
📍 156 W Utopia Ave, South Salt Lake
🕕 6 PM (Early access), 7 PM (Open house)
Register here

Utah Filmmakers Meet & Greet: March Mingle – March 21
A night of networking, panels, and film showcases.
📍 1765 South 900 West, Suite #99, Salt Lake City, UT
💰 $10 in advance, $15 at the door
More info

Filmmaker Meetup – March 21 @ 6 PM
Bring your projects, discuss collaboration, and even workshop scenes.
📍 Northern Realty, Layton Hills Mall, Layton, UT

Utah International Film Festival – Early Bird Super Duper Deadline – April 6
📌 Promo Code: UIFFNewsletter
Submit here

That’s a Wrap!

That’s it for this week! Know a filmmaker 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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