SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Film Commission announced the Utah Board of Tourism Development approval of four new productions for state film incentives, generating an estimated economic impact of $57.4 million and over 380 new jobs filming in Salt Lake, Summit, Wasatch, and Uintah counties.
The new CBS Original series starring Luke Grimes, “Y: Marshals” was approved for a Rural Utah Film Incentive. The spinoff series will follow Kayce Dutton from the popular “Yellowstone” series as he leaves the ranch to join the U.S. Marshals. “Utah is such a draw for film and television because of its diverse landscapes, fantastic crews, and amazing, knowledgeable film office,” said Adam Morra, VP Planning and Finance for Paramount Global. “There is no doubt, though, the film incentive is a vital and necessary part of the package.” The production will begin filming in and around Summit County this fall.
Season 7 of “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” was approved for a Rural Utah Film Incentive. The popular series on the History Channel follows a team of experts and scientists that undertake research at Skinwalker Ranch in Uintah County, an infamous location for paranormal activity and UFO sightings.
A new independent film shooting in Summit and Wasatch counties, “Keep Coming Back” from Director/Producer Mark Rosman was approved for a Rural Utah Film Incentive. “When it came to picking a state to shoot the film, it was natural to look at Utah given the great tax incentives, the depth of film crews, and the proximity to Los Angeles”, said Rosman.
“Freshman Inventors,” a new competition show highlighting Gen Z inventions streaming on Netflix was approved for a Utah Community Film Incentive. “Filming in Utah was our first choice since it is so creator friendly and affordable,” said Executive Producer Mark Viau.
About the Utah Film Commission
As part of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, the Utah Film Commission formed in 1974 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 “Forrest Gump,” 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.