Films already solidly into pre-production are listed on the main page.

• CTU:Provo: A new production company, Telekinesis Entertainment, is working on their first feature-length comedy inspired by the television show, "24." In "CTU:Provo," a terriorist threat puts Provo in danger and members of the Counter-Terrorist Unit strive to thwart the attack. The film has multiple appearances from national and local celebrities; the most recognizable being Donny Osmond. The film also features Rick Macy, who played Helam, the father, in "The Testamaents," and Jimmy Chunga, a radio DJ for 101.9 The End. The 5 partners in Telekinesis are either attending BYU or are graduates from BYU. Alan Seawright is the director, co-writer, and co-producer. Ryan Croker is the creative director and co-writer. Stephen Aldridge is the director of photography. Charan Prabhakar is over public relations, Jason Komm is the head of the Art Department, and Paul Hunt is the director of editing and many technical aspects of the film. "I think the script is great. It's funny. The humor is appealing to everyone," Croker said. "We were able to make a movie that's funny without stooping to low, crude humor, but it's also not complicated high-brow humor." The premiere will be in December at BYU. Following the premiere, DVD's will be available for purchase.
  
  
• Untitled Clean Flicks Documentary: In production. This documentary deals with the rise and fall of Clean Flicks, the lawsuit from the Director's Guild of America led by Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Robert Redford, and Steven Soderbergh, the LDS culture that spawned the industry, and the stores that are still operating. The film features frank discussions with local Clean Flicks owners like Daniel Thompson and Ray Lines as well as with Hollywood heavy-weights like Michael Apted and Steven Soderbergh. Directed by Joshua Ligairi and Andrew James. Co-Produced by William Rowan, Jr. and Xavier Gutierrez. Beachfire Pictures and Icarus Arts & Entertainment. The film will be submitted to the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
  
  
• Families Helping Families: Victory Angel Films of Tempe, Arizona, will start shooting a documentary entitled "Families Helping Families," about a group who goes to Honduras a couple of times a year to build homes just north of the Mosquito Coast. It will document two families' adventures as they explore the tropical coast, work hard, and best of all, find a part of themselves that a material world dulls. Production will start February 1, 2006. As of February 11, 2007, Brian Skiba announces that "This documentary is completed and would have been at the 2007 LDS Film Festival, had I known that short films meant short documentaries."
  
  
• Missionary: Impossible: Sally Meyer is rewriting the script. Hopefully going into production in April or early May 2007.
  
  
• The Prophet: Richard Dutcher's $12 mil. epic historical biopic of Joseph Smith; significant planning and even some pre-production work was finished before funding reversals led to principle photography being postponed. As far as we know, Dutcher has solid plans to go forward with work on "The Prophet," but his focus is currently on the release of "States of Grace."
  
  
• Rat to the Rescue: directed by Dan Harville; is a mixutre of live stage action and animation. Sage Stallone, son of Sly, has agreed to do the voice of the bunny rabbit narrator which is being shot in Hollywood July 2005. As of February 11, 2007, Dan reports that he needs an animator to finish up this film. You can contact Harville at dan@enoid.com.
  
  
• Savage Island: Temporary title of a feature film about Kels Goodman's father, Robert Goodman, who wrote a book called "Niue of Polynesia. Similar time line to "The Other Side of Heaven" (actually 2 years before. The story deals with Robert's mission experience being the first missionary on the island of Niue (pronounced New Way) off the coast of New Zeland. Daryn Tufts has been hired to write the script.
  
  
• Seven Sisters: Screenplay by Sister Carolyn Hart Bennett of Rexburg, Idaho. Synopsis: In 1863 the "Amazon" sails from London to New York with 800 emigrating Latter-day Saints on board. Among these are seven single young women who are traveling individually. The Priesthood leaders place them together as a family. Although they aren't related, as such, they are "sisters" in the gospel, and together, they face the adventures, hardships, and dangers of an ocean voyage. No plans are yet in place for production: this screenplay is available to those who may be interested in using it. Website: www.sevensistersthemovie.com; Read it on www.ldsfilm.com/scripts/; Contact Carolyn at bennettw@ida.net
  
  
• They All Discovered America: TV documentary miniseries in development by veteran LDS film producer and writer Robert Starling; six 1-hour episodes about fascinating but little-known evidences of many voyages to America before Columbus by peoples from diverse lands and cultures between 3500 B.C and 1472 A.D. including at least one voyage by Jewish refugees to the Promised Land in 132 A.D. that is NOT mentioned in the Book of Mormon.; Bro. Starling is currently seeking funding for the project, which has been 30 years in the making. Click on this URL to see a 5 minute teaser about TADA on Google Video.
  
  THE FILMS BELOW THIS LINE HAVE NOT BEEN UPDATED LATELY. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THESE FILMS, PLEASE CONTACT Carolyn Hart Bennett at bennettw@ida.net
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• Angels Don't Knock: LDS novel by Dan Yates reportedly being made into a movie.
  
  
• Anxiously Engaged: events surrounding a temple wedding and a 30-year-old single Latter-day Saint woman; written by Matthew Ball and Mark Greenhalgh; exec. producer Shane Kester; shades of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "Bridget Jones's Diary." 2004 theatrical release planned.
  
  
• The Bishop's Daughter: screenplay by Wyatt Wooley
  
  
• Black Stars Over Mexico: telepic about Mexican Colonies' children. Written by Susan Evans McCloud; produced/directed by Gilbert Howe; Merrill Jensen music.
  
  
• Blaine Yorgason negotiating w/ company that wants to film 3 of his novels: Charlie's Monument; Ride the Laughing Wind; One Tattered Angel.
  
  
• The Book of Mormon Movie, Vol II Zarahemla: Produced and Directed by Gary Rogers. Screenplay by Craig Clyde and Gary Rogers. 250 years after the events of The Book of Mormon Movie, Vol I: The Journey, Mosiah I is King of the Nephites. They abandon the City of Nephi and discover the people of Zarahemla who came from Jerusalem in the days of Zedekiah. Mosiah I is made king over them. His son King Benjamin gives a great speech. His son, Mosiah II, sends Ammon to the City of Nephi and finds King Limhi and his people in bondage to the Lamanites. Filming in Hawaii and Utah. Release 2007.
  
  
• Changes: CHANGES is an inspiring and uplifting movie about a Latter-day saint boy named Brandon (played by Tim Nalder). Brandon is faced with many challenges and changes. Many of the changes begin with his dad getting a job transfer from Utah to Washington where there are less members. Brandon moves with his family and becomes friends with Alison (played by Tiffany M.) who lives next-door. Alison is a very popular girl that loves to party. She notices something is different about Brandon and wants to learn more. Alison gets baptized and starts to make good changes in her life while Brandon starts to become popular and changes to Alison's old ways. She later explains to Brandon that people have to make changes in their lives whether for good or for bad. Brandon has to choose between Alison and the church or his popularity; ADVERTISING IN "CHANGES": Any Film company that would be interested in placing their TRAILER in our PREVIEWS or anyone interested in PRODUCT PLACEMENT in our movie PLEASE CONTACT US at our temporairy e-mail address moroniproductions@hotmail.com; ORDERING THE MOVIE: Any book store that would like to preorder our movie, please also contact us for more information. Thank you!
  
  
• For Time and All Eternity: feature-length documentary produced and directed by Trevor Hill; divided into 4 segments, one of which follows an actual Latter-day Saint couple from engagement through to their wedding, with another segment about divorce; music by Paper Plane Crash; still seeking investors; filming complete; now in post-production; planning a Spring 2004 video/DVD.
  
  
• Hands of Thunder: Screenplay by Carl Gundestrup won the "Gloria International Film Festival" for "Best Original Screenplay." Clips from the film are on website. "Film is kind of like 'Lethal Weapon' for families and Latter-day Saints."
  
  
• Hazel and Rose: this character-oriented feature film is the story of a friendship that develops between an elderly agoraphobic Chinese woman and a 16-year-old girl. This LDS-themed Chinese/American collaboration is being produced by Steve Stubbs and will star Lisa Lu ("The Joy Luck Club" and "The Last Emperor") as Hazel. It is being directed by Frank Lin ("American Fusion").
  
  
• In It, But Not Of It: about a Latter-day Saint basketball star in the NBA; written and directed by Trent Hanson.
  
  
• Invisible Saint: Curtis Taylor is working on a movie version of his hilarious same-titled satirical novel about an intensely average ward member who finds himself inexplicably invisible - literally.
  
  
• Jongiorgi Enos: Adam Alone (written by David Howard); The Long Walk of Patience Loader (true story about a member of the Martin Handcart Company.)
  
  
• The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint: Book by BYU grad Brady Udall, about a half-Apache who ends up in an LDS family, has been optioned by Michael Stipe's Single Cell Pictures ("Being John Malkovich"); Michael Cuesta to direct.
  
  
• Mormon Bachelor Party: Albuquerque-based filmmakers David Valdez, Philip Gunn, and Daniel Gutierrez (who are not necessarily LDS) have written a screenplay that they hope to turn into their small production company's first feature-length film, which will doubtless be released directly to DVD if it gets made. The group has previously entered films into the Tromadance Film Festival in Park City, Utah ("Marijuana's Revenge: Reefer Madness 6" and "Kung Fu Kitties: Paws of Fury.")
  
  
• My Girlfriend's Boyfriend: a romantic comedy with a twist; The story of a girl who meets her one true love--twice! Currently in preproduction; written by Daryn Tufts ("The Singles Ward", "American Mormon"); directed by Charles Oliver; produced by Kent Findlay (producer of the Jericho Road music videos "Inside Me", "Finding My Way Back To You"). "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" is presently on hold while Tufts focuses on getting distribution for Stalking Santa.
  
  
• My People: writer Gordon Laws' novel My People, the first book released from the BYU-sponsored Lifesong project, is slated to begin filming as a movie in summer 2004; the story is about an inner-city Los Angeles youth who joins the Church, but has difficulty leaving behind his past as a gang member.
  
  
• Orson Scott Card's My One and Only: Screenplay about four women at BYU.
  
  
• Philo Farnsworth - Miramax has optioned film rights for two books about Philo Farnsworth--the Latter-day Saint inventor of television.
  
  
• The Promise: Scott Stellmon of American Fork, Utah, has plans to write and direct a movie about his mother, "RaNae Green Stellmon", said to be a once-prominent Utah stage actress. ReNae is described as a Latter-day Saint who graduated from BYU and later died of cancer. Plans are for filming in Utah, using local talent.
  
  
• Promised Valley: new film from Herbert Christensen (exec. producer of "Jack Weyland's Charly"), based on the play by Arnold Sundguard and Crawford Gates (which was novelized by "Charly" producers Lance Williams and Tip Boxell.)
  
  
• D. Quantum Love: A feature-length screenplay written by D. Michael Martindale, film editor for Latter-day Saint literary magazine Irreantum. He will also be the producer.
  
  
• Roadshow!: J. Scott Iverson (one of the writers of "Mr. Krueger's Christmas" and a regional Emmy-winning director) has completed a screenplay about the fictional Yorgason's family involvement with a road show competition set during the turbulent social upheaval of the 1960s; currently seeking funding.
  
  
• Road Show: Cary Derbidge's feature-length theatrical musical, "Moulin Rouge" Mormon style.
  
  
• Saturday's Warrior: big-screen adaptation of most popular LDS stage musical ever; produced by original playwright Doug Stewart; written and co-directed by Elizabeth J. Hansen ("Eliza & I", "The Sisters of Bethany", "Wind River"); cinematographer and co-director: T.C. Christensen ("A Pioneer Miracle", "Bug Off!"); composer: Lex de Azevedo; production manager: Steve Lee (producer/director of "Empower Yourself"; line producer/production manager for Groberg's "American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith", Dutcher's "The Prophet.") Theatrical release planned for 2004.
  
  
• Smart Single Guys: comedy written and directed by Tony Gunn, an adaptation of his successful play (all performances at BYU in Fall 2003 were completely sold out); this will be Gunn's first feature film; Synopsis: They're straight-A students, bright and talented, good looking, charming, RMs, and they don't have a clue about women. This original work is a biting satire that examines the complicated world of BYU romance.
  
  
• The Trek is the working title of independent film producer Rich Raddon's first LDS-themed film, made with partners Ryan C. Benson and Ted Hinckley; screenplay by David Howard ("Galaxy Quest") and Jongiorgi Enos ("Brigham City"), working from a Raddon concept; Rick Schroeder is provisionally attached to star; scheduled to go into production in 2003.
  
  
• Trial By Faith: missionaries serving in the Philippines are kidnapped by Islamic terrorists; feature-length action-drama by Alan Stoddard and Allen Dial. Fall 2003 theatrical release planned.
  
  
• Twelve Hours at a Train Station: written by J. Daniel Nell; romantic comedy set in and around a train station in SLC on Easter Eve; screenplay is for sale.
  
  
• A Voice from the Dust: Journey to the Promised Land: feature film about Lehi's journey planned by producers Steven DeVore, Scott Swofford, and Quinn Coleman, director Peter Johnson, and cinematographer Reed Smoot; budget: $8 million budget. 2004 release planned.
  
  

Other Rumored/Announced Films by Latter-day Saint Filmmakers

Films already in production are listed on the main page.

• AAMPS Film projects: As of February 11, 2007, Kieth Merrill announces "All About Angels" and "Runaways" will be posted soon on (AAMPS) for member feedback.
  
  
• Because of Charlie: is a short film written by Sally Meyer. It was shot on location in July 2007 and will be sent to festivals in the fall. The short film was adapted from the full length feature, of the same name.
  
  
• Because of Charlie: the full length feature, will begin filming the summer of 2008, under the direction of TC Christensen, renowned LDS filmmaker. TC. Christensen was not a part of the shooting of the short film. However, he gave his blessings to the cast and crew. The story of "Because of Charlie" is set in the 1930's. Charlie (Caitlin E.J. Meyer), Will (David Chardack), and Emily Morgan (Emma Duke) lose their father to a tragic accident. Their mother Meg (Colleen Koontz) is forced to sell their home and take work with a reclusive old man who hates children. She puts her children in Mandrake Hall, a home where her children can stay until she gets back on her feet. Bertha Beasley (Bonnie Pence), along with her son Oliver (Ried Mackey) run Mandrake Hall with an iron fist. The first thing Bertha does is to take away Charlie's beloved dog, Grumio. (played by Kirby) She then continues to make the Morgan children's lives miserable, as they try to settle in to their new surroundings. The Morgan children happily discover they are not alone when they meet Fingers (Kelsey Edwards) Porter (Caleb Jenson), and Jack (Taylor Moulton). Together they join forces and share a friendship that helps them deal with their lives under the domain of Bertha. When Will is suddenly put in danger, they make their plans to escape. Sally Meyer and Annie Edwards are producers of the short film. Jeshua DeHorta is director/cinematographer; Austin Tolman is AD; Eric Bodrero is Sound Design; Liz Hales & Robin Westover Makeup/hair; Ronald Johnson Propmaster. John Lyde is the editor. The producers are looking for investors for this movie, which is destined to become a family classic. Contact them at Rainmom2000@aol.com.
  
  
• Blue Diamond: A new family film written by Tracy Garner is announced to go into production around the first of September 2006. It's not really LDS, but it's LDS friendly. It is described as a Romantic/Drama/Comedy, with an anticipated MPAA rating of PG-13. Synopsis: Distraught and searching after his wife's death by cancer, Alton Graham, is leaving his position as detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. Her death after only thirteen months of marriage, leaves him stunned and uncertain. Alton's life takes a dramatic turn when he believes his wife's spirit has appeared to him and instructs him to go to Blue Diamond, Arizona. Upon his arrival, Alton finds himself in the midst of a small desert town filled with colorful, eccentric characters that disarm the ex-big-city detective. But there is a dark side hidden behind the chili cook-offs and ice cream socials--the influence of shadows that tortured Alton's past. Before Alton arrives, a tragedy has occurred--an accident has claimed the life of a four-year-old girl. But is it an accident, or is it homicide? The girl's powerful grandfather, Stan Vic, insists his ne'er-do-well son-in-law is the culprit. In the midst of the investigation, Alton sees himself in the young man, as he learns of his troubled childhood. In pursuit of the truth, Alton jeopardizes his new position as chief of police, as he battles the powers that be. This new found purpose brings clarity to his wife's call from the grave. As the drama unfolds, it becomes apparent that something wonderful is happening in Blue Diamond. What appears to be everyday random coincidence in the lives of these people, we come to understand is part of an intricate chain of events being manipulated by angelic spirits, foremost among them Arla Graham. Alton soon learns that heaven's hand had something else in mind for him, as Arla guides him to the fulfillment of his dream, a dream she will never physically share but will ever be a part of.
  
  
• Christmas Jars: Kieth Merrill wrote the original screenplay adapted from the novel "Christmas Jars" by Jason Wright. Merrill will direct this feature length film for Audience Alliance Motion Picture Studios--the first production for the newly formed studio. LOG LINE: A young woman’s passion to be a great writer collides with her values as she struggles to unravel the mystery of the Christmas Jar and comes face to face with the most difficult decision of her life and an unexpected stranger from her past. Filming will begin in 2007.
  
  
• Ender's Game: based on Orson Scott Card's s.f. classic; Warner Brothers; written by Orson Scott Card, Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, and D.B. Weiss; director: Wolfgang Petersen; Produced by David Benioff, Robert Chartoff, Lynn Hendee; Six year old Ender Wiggin leaves his life and family on Earth when humanity comes under threat from an alien race. After journeying to the Belt, he enrolls at Battle School, and his life is strictly disciplined by mind games and computer mock-battles. As of 5-19-2006 OSC reports "I am writing a new page-one rewrite, nearly finished now. There's no time frame for Ender's Game - till a script is turned in, nothing can be planned." As of February 7, 2007, Card wrote in answer to the question of how "Ender's Game" was coming along--"Nothing I can talk about, alas. Just that I remain confident that the film will go into production in my lifetime. If I drive safely."
  
  
• Forever Remember: Singer-Songwriter and Filmmaker, Loki Mulholland (Director: Believe; worked with Graham Russell of Air Supply, Vincent Nguini of Paul Simon’s Graceland and Rhythm of Saints albums), has brought together a talented team of musicians, filmmakers and artists to create the very first music video ForeverRemember in honor of the families of fallen heroes. The production includes such notables as fellow musician Ryan Shupe, actress Britani Bateman (The R.M., Everything You Want) and K. Danor Gerald (High School Musical 2, Forever Strong)."I was working on a new song while watching another news story about another soldier who wouldn’t be coming home to their loved ones," says Loki. "I felt compelled to do something, to express my appreciation for their sacrifice." From there the idea snowballed. Loki began sharing his idea with local filmmakers and artists and asked if they’d be interested in participating in a charitable project to show the families of the fallen soldiers that everyone still remembered and appreciated their sacrifice. "Everyone I spoke to readily jumped on board and private donations were committed to make everything possible." Currently in production, the music video will soon be shot in a cemetery in Lehi, Utah and other Utah locations, and will include clips from families of Utah’s fallen soldiers. The website,www.ForeverRemember.org will also be part of this living memorial where people can post memories of their fallen loved ones. In addition, visitors to the site can listen to the heartwarming song, "Forever Young, Forever Strong" and watch the music video of this song. "Because of our desire to contribute to this living memorial, there is no cost to downloading the song or video for all types of public and personal functions," says Loki.
  
  
• 40 Rows: A Stickmen Pictureshow production directed by Michael Winget and produced by Winget and J. Brown. Composer, Dan Bradshaw (son of Merrill Bradshaw) and Jake Kongaika, known in the music world as Cubworld, will be providing some songs for the film.The feature film stars Douglas Shumway (Doug has been in some smaller films, and was also in the latest Old Testament films the Church has just finished shooting.) Story: 15 year-old Rhett Bowman, a resident of Juarez Colony in Mexico, is sent to Hawaii in the summer of 1977 to work in the pineapple fields for a teen rehabilitation program called Youth Development Enterprises. It's a coming of age story, based on actual events, to be filmed on location in Hawaii and Arizona between May 20-June 26, 2007. To be released early 2008.
  
  
• The Last Eagle Scout: Action film written by Kels Goodman. Political satire. As of 1/1/2008, Kels reports he is taking this project slow--determined not to crank it out on a 2-3 week shooting schedule.
  
  
• Last of The Cowboys: One of several feature films posted on Audience Alliance Motion Picture Studios (AAMPS) at www.audiencealliance.com. Kieth Merrill is the driving force for (AAMPS) and will be the producer or executive producer of all the films produced by Audience Alliance.
  
  
• The Legend of Santa Claus: In heavy development, as of January 30, 2006, this theatrical release is a really great telling of the life of Santa through childhood. This film will be gritty and quite H.G. Wells in the telling (meaning they don’t rely on pixie dust to explain everything). The screenplay delves into folk tales and the real St. Nicholas. Lumenas Animation Studios, SLC, UT.
  
  
• Nicea: The Day They Invented God: Robert Starling is developing a screenplay about the politics and intrigues that surrounded the Council of Nicea in 325 AD, where the "definition" of the Trinity was formulated into the Nicene Creed that continues to shape Christianity's perception of what God is like down through the centuries until today.
  
  
• On My Honor: Robert Starling's Baden-Powell biopic: an effort to complete film started by Cecil B. DeMille about Lord Baden Powell, founder of the international Boy Scout movement; Starling is developing the project with Jerry Molen of White Light Entertainment. As of 2/18/2006, Starling reports they are trying to have the film finished in time for a world premiere in London in August of 2007 as part of the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of the Scouting movement. As of 5/15/2007 Starling reports the completion of the intitial investment funding is "close."
  
  
• One Plus One: Feature film in development from ShineBox Media Productions, based on the graphic novel of the same name. Steven Greenstreet will be producing and Elias Pate and Bryan Young will be directing. ShineBox Media Productions
  
  
• Sacagawea: Biopic about the famous Native American who accompanied explorers Lewis and Clark to the Pacific Ocean, written by Kieth Merrill. Recently posted on Audience Alliance Motion Picture Studios (AAMPS)(www.audiencealliance.com).
  
  
• Savage Island: Daryn Tufts is nearly finished with the script and investment is advancing, reports Kels Goodman as of 1/1/2008. The story is about Goodman's father's mission. He was the first missionary of any religion on Niue Island. "I am sure that I will hear 'all we need is another mission story,' but I feel that in honor of my father. I will pursue this project. It was a mission like no other. As a hint, have you ever served a mission where you had to carry a gun? Nuf said."
  
  
• Schune: Black Pond Entertainment of Utah is pleased to announce an open casting call for “Schune,” a science fiction thriller short film to be produced locally beginning the last week of March. Black Pond is a fresh entertainment company focused on the short film format. “Schune” will become the company’s first project with many more to follow. Innocent stock boy Nate Williams takes a job at the local Schune Country Market. He quickly finds himself stuck at the peak of a century old plot to terrorize the country.Sci-Fi thriller with comedic quirk. “Tremors” meets “Predator.” PG to PG-13 rated material for suspense and violence. No swearing, no nudity, no drugs, no gore. Produced by: Kenneth Hill & Jared Buttars; Written and Directed by: Jared Buttars; Casting Director: Michelle Wright.Send *headshot*, *resume*, questions to *SchuneCast@buttars.com* Links to demo reels a major plus!!
  
  
• S.I.S.T.E.R: From the co-writers of the motion picture "Powerless," British LDS Filmmakers Matt Daniels and Seth Wilkins are in the early stages of developing this futuristic drama where the proliferation of electronic identification has brought identity theft to an all time high. The use of stolen personal data for organized crime has become rife. In a quest to stem the tide, western governments have come together to propose unified measures to combat what has become a threat to personal and national security, hence, S.I.S.T.E.R. was born--which is a unified system holding the genetic data of every registered individual. Scheduled for 2006.
  
  
• A Step in Time: Written by recent BYU graduate Larissa Alder. Starring Tod Huntington (Tears of a King, Everwood) as Zachary; Lauren Faber (Liken the Scriptures) as Liv; Caitlin E.J. Meyer plays the daughter of Zachary; with Joe Puente (Mobsters and Mormons) as the conspiring professor, Dr. Follinol."A Step in Time is a story of time travel. A father(Zachary) from the 1800's suddenly finds himself in 2007, not knowing how to get home. He befriends a young lady (Liv) who, being the same age as his own daughter, is having problems relating to her parents. Trying to escape the grasp of a professor (Dr. Follinol) bent on taking advantage of the time traveler, together they try to find his way back home. In the end, both realize that family is most important, no matter what time you live in. Currently in Post Production with a release to DVD near the end of July. For current up-to-date information and release times visit: Aspenroadentertainment.com
  
  
• Strength and Honor Working title for this Vietnam War movie which went into production February 10, 2007. It was written and produced by John Lyde and directed and shot by Paul Green. It is based on the experiences of John's father and Paul's father in the Vietnam War. The rest of the movie will be filmed this summer when the weather changes.
  
  
• Una Vida Mejor (A Better Life): Written and directed by Andrew James who reports, as of 9/13/2007, "We've been shooting pick-ups and doing post-production in anticipation of the festival season." The film is an ensemble piece that deals with immigration and racism. Shot in Utah, California, and Mexico. About half the film is in Spanish with English subtitles, the other half is in English. A rough cut will be submitted to Slamdance and Sundance next week--after 9/12/2007. Look for a website soon, which will include a trailer and more.
  
  
• Victory Angel Films: Brian Skiba:Surprise Party and Turn the Tide Latest film projects from Brian Skiba and Victory Angel Films.
  
  
• Vote For Me: Formerly titled "Campaign Rally." A mockumentary on political campaigns by Jesse Ranney and Jeremiah Labrue reannounced on 3/10/2008.
  
  
• Y2K: Kels Goodman produced and directed this film back in 1999, starring Scott Christopher. It was just a small feature film comedy about people going crazy over the Y2K epidemic. Two brothers fight over a girl while being stuck in a bunker before "the big day." A summer relase on DVD in in the works. No distributor yet.
  
  THE FILMS BELOW THIS LINE HAVE NOT BEEN UPDATED LATELY. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THESE FILMS, PLEASE CONTACT Carolyn Hart Bennett at bennettw@ida.net
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• Bag of Bones: thriller by screenwriter David Veloz ("Behind Enemy Lines" "Natural Born Killers") based on the novel by Stephen King; directed by Peter Care ("The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys"); distributed by MGM Home Entertainment; plot: recently widowed novelist Mike Noonan goes to his holiday home in Maine to overcome his writer's block, meets a woman in the middle of a child custody battle with her husband, a wealthy computer company owner, and haunted things start happening. 2004 release.
  
  
• Blue Demon: Action-adventure film produced by Jorge Ramirez; began filming in 2003 in Mexico City.
  
  
• The Calling: stylized thriller previously titled "Blood White"; screenplay by Daryn Tufts ("Singles Ward"); director: Greg Kiefer of Cosmic Pictures in SLC. On hold as of October 2005 while Tufts focuses on getting distribution for Stalking Santa.
  
  
• Car Wars: From a screenplay by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, along with others; directed by Shawn Levy ("The Pink Panther", "Cheaper by the Dozen", "Just Married", "Big Fat Liar"); comedy; Dustin Hoffman stars as fusty Mercedes-Benz dealer who is befriended by an upstart car salesman (Dax Shepard) who opens a classic auto shop across the street; 2006 release planned.
  
  
• Cliff Hanger's Quest: Film makers Mark and Gary Whipple are about 70% finished with filming this mockumentary as of August 2005, about the quest by Comedian Cliff Hanger for the world’s funniest joke. Film to be completed by February 2006.
  
  
• Community Theatre: scheduled to begin production in 2003 by Jongiorgi Enos' production company, Enos Entertainment Inc.
  
  
• Cosmic Agents: Episode One: When Earth Became an Endangered Species: written, directed and produced by Darell Thorpe.
  
  
• Dad Found Somethin' in the Basement: Dancing Dog Entertainment.
  
  
• The Danish Girl: Ebershoff's historical novel has been optioned by producer Gail Mutrux and is being adapted for the screen by Neil LaBute, who will also direct. [Other LaBute projects: "The Burnt Orange Heresy" about an art critic/art thief; "Blue Angel" about a New England novelist/professor; "Leave Her to Heaven", a remake of the noir classic; "Bleeder" about the murder of a NARC.
  
  
• The Dead Guy: William Fowlke and Michael Karr are planning to produce this film through their Salt Lake City-based production company "Mathiis Chapell LLC"; screenplay written by Bob Badore; planning a $22 million production budget and a theatrical release; Tagline: "Sometimes the best person to teach you how to live is a dead guy." Synopsis: Dave Kensington mourns for the loss of his fiance Gabrielle, who died on the day they were to be married. Now he plans to commit suicide by jumping off a tall building, but Gabrielle's spirit tells him not to jump--that there is life after death, and that he has an important work yet to do, but then he accidentally falls anyway. Later he is re-animated and has to help some guy, and they all end up in a karaoke-loving polygamist camp in Utah.
  
  
• Dragon's Lair: directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman; written by Rob McFarlane; animated feature based on the classic laser disc game. Possible 2004 release.
  
  
• Dream Catcher: Native American romantic comedy from writer/producer/director McKay Daines and actor/exec. producer Ray Tracey.
  
  
• Dreaming of You: independent film produced/directed by BYU student J. Scott Montgomery; currently in editing phase; plot: murder mystery featuring a psychologist, an uncommon patient/doctor relationship, and ruminations on reality; starring Brad Montgomery; written by/co-starring Andrew Griffard; the script won Honorable Mention in the Int'l Young LDS Film Festival screenplay competition. September 2002.
  
  
• Dudes: Director: Blair Treu; starring Jeff Bridges, Aaron Carter.
  
  
• Fiancee: Latter-day Saint filmmaker Jorge Ramirez is writing a screenplay for a feature-length film based on the characters from his "Fiancee" trilogy, his trio of short films which won at the Utah Student Film Collective film festival and the Valle Verde film festival in Mexico City.
  
  
• Finding Freedom: full-length documentary by Tucker Dansie about a political refugee from Rwanda; footage has been taped; currently in lengthy editing process.
  
  
• The Forgotten Attic: Utah/Quebec co-venture by Cinar Entertainment and Feature Films for Families: based on the classic children's book; writer/director: Michael Landon, Jr.; animation director: Mark Swan; music: Alan Williams; editor: Stephen L. Johnson; exec. producer: Forrest S. Baker.
  
  
• Fresco Pictures: O.S. Card's production company (movies listed: Dogwalker; Pastwatch; Feed the Baby of Love; Homebody.)
  
  
• Green Steps to the Sky: Dancing Dog Entertainment.
  
  
• Gulag: screenplay by Ben Gourley
  
  
• Hermanos: Feature exec. produced by BYU graduate Jorge Ramirez; written/directed by award-winning director Juan Pablo Villaseñor; reportedly began filming in October 2002 in Mexico City.
  
  
• I Hated Heaven: Kenny Kemp's award-winning novel has been optioned by Diane Baker; Baker Street Entertainment is seeking investors for the $4 million film project.
  
  
• J. Daniel Nell's Extinction 65M (s.f. time travel thriller); Cooking with the Boyz (cooking show for guys.)
  
  
• Headstone: from Jongiorgi Enos' production company, Enos Entertainment Inc.; principal photography was completed in June 2003; non-denominational short film with Christian symbolism and meaning; a motorcycle biker has trouble leaving a small town after his brother dies there.
  
  
• Knight Rider: Feature film adaptation of popular TV series created by Glen A. Larson; Larson is executive producer of the project, now in pre-production.
  
  
• Lakota Dawn: from writer/producer McKay Daines; based on novel by Janelle Taylor. Begins filming 2002.
  
  
• The Last Apostle: SF action movie set in a Gothic future world starring Paul Walker as an anti-hero with a dark secret who strives to win an epic struggle of good vs. evil; produced by Columbia Pictures and Mark Gordon; script by Tag Mendillo and Ric Roman Waugh. Release date 2005.
  
  
• The Lilac Thief: feature film written and co-produced by Melissa Leilani Larson, starring Amy Addams; currently in post-production.
  
  
• Let It Rain: live-action musical with singing dogs; written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio (writers of "Santa Clause 2"); produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jim Henson Pictures.
  
  
• Lost Boys: Orson Scott Card's novel Lost Boys was optioned May 2002 by Universal for director Jonathan Mostow ("Terminator 3", "Breakdown", "U-571"); Card is not writing the screenplay; although the main characters are Latter-day Saints in the novel, their religion will be unspecified in the movie.
  
  
• Matthew Brown script about a romance between a Jewish boy and an LDS girl set in New York.
  
  
• More Orson Scott Card: OSC's novels Treasure Box and Treason are currently under producer (rather than studio) options.
  
  
• Other Side: commissioned by "Out of Step" producer Kenneth Marler. 2002 production.
  
  
• prod·i·gal ("prodigal"): short film written and directed by Tucker T. Dansie ("Colors: Up Close & Personal", DP of "Suddenly Unexpected"); starring Levi Larsen ("Unfolding", "Pioneer Miracle"); contemporary adaptation of the parable of the Prodigal Son, from Luke 15: 11-32 in the Bible. Auditions held August 2003.
  
  
• Revelations: dark comedy about life in post-Armageddon Kansas; written/directed by Vance Mellen.
  
  
• Ripple Effect: written by Rob Diamond and Adam Taylor; executive producer/star: Thurl Bailey; 1950s prison drama.
  
  
• The Road Providence: written by J. Daniel Nell; inspiring story of a teacher and a doctor who meet in an automobile accident; status: on hold, awaiting production funds; anticipated budget: $5 million.
  
  
• Short Line: George Morgan railroad adventure.
  
  
• Stealing Sundance screenplay by Adam Reader and Damian Kidd.
  
  
• The Strawberries of Aldritch: screenplay by Kohl Glass
  
  
• Tim Slover's plays "March Tale" ($200,000 by Fresco) and "Joyful Noise" have been optioned for film.
  
  
• Turnabout: commissioned by "Out of Step" producer Kenneth Marler. 2002 production.
  
  
• Up in the Air: Jay Roach ("Austin Powers") will be directing the Fox 2000 adaptation of Walter Kirn's novel about frequent flier miles.
  
  
• The Wanderers: produced by McKay Daines; historical drama/comedy/mystery about relationship between two 18th century British writers: Dr. Samuel Johnson and the murderous poet James Boswell.
  
  
• Weekend Wedding written by Tyler Measom and Shawn Rapier, is currently in development by Friend Entertainment in Los Angeles; April Films (also of L.A.) has commissioned them to write "Untitled High School."
  
  

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