This page is not a comprehensive list of all films made by and/or about Latter-day Saints. This page simply features an archive of the listings which previously appeared on this site's "Upcoming Films" list. These films have already been released, and their listings have thus been removed from the "Upcoming Films" list. We have archived these lisings here because they contain useful information (such as plot synopses, key cast and crew information, and information about production dates, release dates, distributor, etc. We frequently communicate directly with the director or producer of these films, and these listings often contain useful details which can not be found elsewhere on our website (or anywhere else).

For some already released films we have created an entire dedicated page (or collection of pages). Such pages contain many more details than we include in the brief listings found here. For a directory to these film archives see: Index to Film Pages on this Website.

Already Released Films with Latter-day Saint THEMES and characters (most were also made by Latter-day Saint Filmmakers):

• The Alibi: Main character (played by Steve Coogan) crosses paths with a high-minded assassin who calls himself "The Mormon." Enci plays a "Mormon wife" in this movie, which was filmed in Los Angeles. Starring Steve Coogan, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Selma Blair, James Brolin, Sam Elliott, John Leguizamo, James Marsden, Jerry O'Connell. Plot: Ray runs an alibi service for men and women who want to spend a little quality time away from their so-called loved ones. Business is booming and Ray's life couldn't be better if it weren't for Wendell Hatch (James Marsden), the pampered son of Rays biggest client, who sneaked away to Napa for the weekend before his wedding and accidentally strangled his date-mind you, not his fiancee. Suddenly Ray's an accessory to murder, featured on the most wanted lists of a savvy small-town cop, a heart broken chauffeur hungry for revenge, and a high-minded assassin who call himself THE MORMON. With the help of Lola (Rebecca Romijn Stamos), his sexy, fast-talking right-hand woman, Ray must mastermind one final con that will clear his name of murder and put the ghosts from his past to rest, once and for all. DVD release December 2006.
  
  
• American Grace: coming-of-age story set in 1973 Modesto, California; directed by LDS novelist Curtis Taylor, with partner Stan Zenk; shot on digital video; Richard Dutcher and possibly Randy Bachman in cameo roles; principle photography wrapped August 2002; possible direct-to-video release. Debuted at LDS Film Festival 2007.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Bonneville:Touching and funny movie about three Mormon women on a road trip to deliver the ashes of one of their dead husbands to his resentful daughter. Stars three major film actresses: Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, and Joan Allen. View the trailer on YouTube and a clip of Joan Allen talking about playing a Mormon woman at Bonneville and Joan Allen. Directed by Christopher N. Rowley; written by Daniel D. Davis. Linited release Feb 29, 2008.
  
  
• Cleanflix: Documentary featured at the Toronto Internation Film Festival September 2009 as part of the Real to Reel documentary program. Produced by Joshua Ligairi.
  
  
• American Grace: coming-of-age story set in 1973 Modesto, California; directed by LDS novelist Curtis Taylor, with partner Stan Zenk; shot on digital video; Richard Dutcher and possibly Randy Bachman in cameo roles; principle photography wrapped August 2002; possible direct-to-video release. Debuted at LDS Film Festival 2007.
  
  
• Confessions of a Hot Roddin', Pinstripin', Kustomizin', Teenage Icon: feature-length documentary about Latter-day Saint artist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth (a convert to the Church), who gained fame for his sculpted custom cars - "The Beatnik Bandit", "Mysterion" and "The Outlaw" - and his cast of eyepopping cartoon characters (including "Rat Fink"); film made by non-LDS filmmaker Ron Mann; Summer 2005 release. Film Festivals in 2007 include: Bradford Film Festival in East Lansing, MI March 9-24, 2007, East Lancing Film Festival Mar 23-29, 2007, and Singapore International Film Festival April 18-20, 2007.
  
  
• Corianton: A Story of Unholy Love: Drama, Director: Wilfrid North; Screenplay: Wilfrid North; Producer: Lester Park; Director of Photography: George Peters, Walter Strenge; Production Designer: Joseph Physioc; Original Score: Edgar Stillman Kelley; Editor: Russell Shields. Cast: Eric Alden, Theo Pennington, Alis Frost, Emil Yousoff, James Phillips, Charles Edwards, Reginald Barlow, Herschel Mayall, H.H. McCullum, Ignacio Martinnetti, Joseph Smiley. Synopsis: In this film adaptation of a novella by Brigham H. Roberts and the subsequent 1933 play based on incidents in the Book of Mormon, Corianton, son of Alma, serves a mission to the Zoramites, and is compromised by the harlot Zoan Ze Isobel. However, he repents of his fall to temptation and, in the film's climax, fights the Zoramites, who attack Zarahemla. Premier at 11th Annual LDS Film Festival, January 28, 2012.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Elizabeth's Gift: Drama, Director: Rob Diamond; Writer: Rob Diamond, Kristina Rising, Troy Hinckley; Producer: Rob Diamond, Troy Hinckley, Nyk Fry; Executive Producer: Howard Hayes, Ed Fasy, Peggy Fasy, Steven Simmons; Director of Photography: Nyk Fry; Production Designer: Maynard Nohow; Original Score: Troy Hinckley; Editor: Nyk Fry. Cast: Kari Hawker, Paul Hunt, Savanna Lewis, Brianna Pattison, Steven Simmons, Jason Manning, Ed Fasy. Synopsis: When a precious little girl dies tragically of a rare heart condition, her loving parents are left to pick up the pieces of their once perfect life. In a sequence of miracles, an angel guides their way to another little homeless girl on the streets and the fight to get her away from the clutches of the films villian, Paulie will prove to reunite a family once again and heal their broken hearts.Featured at the 11th Annual LDS Film Festival, January 28, 2012.
  
  
• Falling: Richard Dutcher's latest drama/suspense feature-film "Falling" is complete as of April 2007. Dutcher stars in it along with Virginia Reece ("50 First Dates"). He also wrote, directed, and is the editor. Dutcher describes it as his most personal film to date. It tells the story of Eric Boyle, who captures a brutal gang murder on tape. The killers pull Eric into their violent world as they attack anyone with a connection to the incriminating footage. Film festival releases are planned for 2007. Theatrical release January 18, 2008.
  
  
• 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."
  
  
• Georgia Rule: Written by LDS screenwriter, Mark Andrus, "Gerogia Rule" features LDS main characters, and is set in a predominantly LDS town in Idaho. Directed by: Garry Marshall. The movie gets its title from one Georgia (Jane Fonda), a grandmother who looks far too hip to live in the (fictitious) town of Hull, Idaho, a woman who has a few simple but rigid rules she enforces on the guests who stay in her modest home. When her rebellious granddaughter, Rachel (Lindsay Lohan), arrives kicking, screaming, and worst of all using the Lord's name in vain, she is prompted to wash her mouth out with soap. Rachel has been dragged from her San Francisco digs by her mother Lily (Felicity Huffman), a friend of the bottle who is in no good graces with her own mother. Georgia is seen as the one person who might instill some decency in the hellfire of a daughter; to put the lass to work in this small Mormon town where she gets to assist the local veterinarian, Simon (Dermot Mulroney) and latches onto to a properly religious farm boy, Harlan (Garrett Hedlund). Opens: May 11, 2007.
  
  
• Iron Man: Directed by Jon Favreau. Written by Arthur Marcum, Matt Holloway, Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby. Based on characters created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Denny O'Neil and Luke McDonnell. None of the principle filmmakers or creators of this movie are Latter-day Saints as far as we know, but the "main character" is: Jeff Bridges stars as Obadiah Stane (also known as "Iron Monger"), a brilliant engineer, businessman and industrialist whose ambitious goals are hampered by his chief rival - a narcissistic, emotionally unstable alcoholic named Tony Stark ("Iron Man"). Although not overtly identified as such in this feature film adaptation, Obadiah Stane is an ethnic Mormon who (according to the Marvel comics in which he first appeared) was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah - where (as a successful adult) he established the worldwide headquarters of his multinational company. Principle non-LDS supporting characters are played by Robert Downey Jr. (Stark), Terrence Howard ("Jim Rhodes"), Gwyneth Paltrow ("Pepper Potts") and Samuel L. Jackson ("Nick Fury").
  
  
• Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration: Biopic about the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the man commissioned with the task of restoring the Christianity of the New Testament to the modern world; produced by the institutional Church; directed by Gary Cook and T.C. Christensen; screenplay by Cook; cinematography by Christensen; starring Dustin Harding as "Joseph Smith", Tayva Patch ("Brigham City", "Little Secrets", "Out of Step") as "Lucy" (Joseph's mother), Rick Macy ("Brigham City", "Message in a Cell Phone", "Out of Step", "Little Secrets") as "Joseph Smith Sr."; produced by Ron Munns; line producer Steven A. Lee; production design by Roger Crandall and Richard Jamison; costume design by Shari Ohman. The Tabernacle Choir, the Orchestra at Temple Square, and Church composers Merrill Jenson and Arlen Card combined their talents for the film's soundtrack. The film was released December 17, 2005, in the Legacy Theater at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City, as part of the Church's commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Joseph Smith's birth. It will be translated into multiple languages and, at some point, released nationally into theaters. The film can now be seen at selected Temple Visitors' Centers.
  
  
• The Last Eagle Scout: Political satire, action film written, directed and produced by Kels Goodman. Co-Producer Danna Tanner; Executive Producer: Kels Goodman; Director of Photography: Tahlee Booher; Production Designer: Clark Shafer; Original Score: J Bateman; Editor: Kels Goodman. Cast: Nick Whitaker, Jaci Twiss, Andrew Cotrill, Dallin Boyce, Scott Christopher, Chris Laird, Michael Flynn. Synopsis: In the not-so-distant future, society has allowed political correctness to go beyond the point of the absurd. For years the Boy Scouts have been under the government microscope and finally have been mandated to close their doors for good. Boy Scout Cliff Elliot stirs the pot as he tries to cling to the last shreds of patriotism and earn his Eagle Scout Award. In this dramedy, watch as Cliff jumps through ridiculous hoops, avoids the bumbling antics of government cronies, and tries to escape murderous plots against him, as he sets out to accomplish what he sees as the ultimate honor—becoming the Last Eagle Scout.Premier at the 11th Annual LDS Film Festival, January 27, 2012.
  
  
• The Measure of a Man: 2011 Drama; Director: Elizabeth Waite, Andrew Waite. After tragic beginnings, Donald Bailey achieves the quintessential American Dream. Traversing the dust bowl from Oklahoma to California during the Great Depression, his optimistic demeanor and strong drive help him achieve success. This is the true story of a man who left an indelible mark on his large posterity, singing his way through life and passing on for generations the true measure of a man.
  
  
• Missionary: Impossible: Sally Meyer is rewriting the script. Hopefully going into production in April or early May 2007.
  
  
• Mormonsploitation!:December 2005, New York City's Pioneer Theater presents the first ever retrospective of MORMONSPLOITATION! A quick overview of some of the Mormons' crazy and dangerous ideas, as well as some of the goofy characters the LDS community has brought forth into the celluloid world! "Peluca," the precursor to NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, also directed by Jared Hess and starring Jon Heder, will precede select screenings. Sweet! See dates and more information on each of 8 films on MORMONSPLOITATION! main page:www.twoboots.com/pioneer/mormonsploitation.htm Movies include: Trapped by the Mormons 2005 and 1922 versions, All Dolled Up, Primer 2004, New York Doll 2005, Wagon Master 1950, A Mormon Maid 1917, and The Mormon Church Explains It All to You with a classic collection of Mormon movies by fabled film collector Dennis Nyback: Man’s Search for Happiness 1964, Cipher in the Snow 1973, The Mailbox 1977, and How Do I Love Thee 1965. Mormonsploitation! season tickets: $52 for all eight movies.
  
  
• Redemption:Writer, Director: Tom Russell; Producer: Courtney Russell, James Alexander, Asia Stryker; Executive Producer: Russell Judd, Mark Eddy, Tom Lefler, Bill Nelson; Director of Photography: Derek Pueblo; Production Designer: Jennie K. Brown, Whitney Donald; Original Score: Spencer Russell; Editor: A. Todd Smith. Cast: John Freeman, Margot Kidder, Barry Corbin, Rance Howard, Jon Gries, David H. Stevens, Larry Thomas, Edward Herrmann. Synopsis: How do you forgive the unforgivable? A true story of conflict and compassion, Redemption follows the story of Henry Heath, a lawman on the western frontier in 1862. After the grieving sheriff buries his only child, he learns that Jean Baptiste, an impoverished French immigrant, has been robbing the graves of the recently deceased. Torn between duty, outrage, and guilt about his own past, Heath becomes Baptiste’s only defense against the bloodthirsty contempt of the community and the brutal isolation of the inhospitable Antelope Island where Baptiste has been exiled. Through his reluctant service, Heath is forced to examine his own beliefs about mercy, justice, and redemption. Can Heath show compassion and forgiveness toward the man who seems the least deserving of Christian love? Premier January 25, 2012, at the 11th Annual LDS Film Festival.
  
  
• September Dawn: Indie Western written and directed by Christopher Cain, the father of actor Dean Cain. A story set against the Mountain Meadows Massacre, the film is based upon the tragedy which occurred in Utah in 1857. A group of settlers, traveling on wagons, was murdered by the native Mormons. All together, about 140 souls of men, women and children, were taken. Amidst this, two young lovers-to-be, one a Mormon and the other one of the doomed settlers from Arkansas, develop a relationship in an atmosphere of suspicion and rancor.Jon Voight (Oscar winner “Coming Home”) plays the leader of the renegade Mormon faction, while Lolita Davidovich (“Hollywood Homicide” “Dark Blue”) is a member of the wagon train who stands up to Voight’s threats. Also Dean Cain as Joseph Smith and Terence Stamp as Brigham Young. (No known Latter-day Saint filmmakers or stars.) Release Date August 24, 2007.
  
  
• The Spirithunter: Bro. David Weidner's feature film debut (he is writer/producer/director/editor); no Latter-day Saint characters, but clear Latter-day Saint beliefs in the film's afterlife themes; plot: A recently deceased man wakes up to find his memory erased. He must discover the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his death, while keeping ahead of an unstoppable supernatural force determined to collect his soul; Budget: $100,000; debuted 13 May 2004 at Cannes Film Festival. Video/DVD release is pending.
  
  
• Stand Strong: Writer, Director: Amy Kenney; Producer: Shawn Kenney; Director of Photography: Roderick A. Santiano; Original Score: Russ Whitelock; Editor: John Lyde. Cast: Chris Steele, Alison Trouse, Jon McKenzie, Shelby Smith, Sachary Platt, Aura Kenney, Nathan Dobbin, Charlotte Sheffield, Davynee Smith, Alex Gilson, Stacey Turner, Bryce Bishop, Dave Young, Tamara Resendes, Bryan Moss, Stephanie Goodman, Ricky Egan, David Peterson. Synopsis: Matt Webster measures his success by his possessions. Though he appears to have it all, pride of ownership does little to fill the void of a purposeless life. Broken relationships, isolation and pain for himself and his family, are the result of his pride and selfishness. Through a series of financial and family crises, Matt and his family are stripped of all they own and are humbled enough to learn what success is really all about. Premier at 11th Annual LDS Film Festival, January 26, 2012.
  
  
• States of Grace:: Tagline: Beyond Faith, Beyond Reason, Beyond Experience. Sequel to "God's Army" written and directed by Richard Dutcher; produced by Richard Dutcher, Dan Urness, Stin Hansen, and Jeff Chamberlain; shot in Los Angeles; cinematography by Ken Glassing ("God's Army" "Brigham City"); starring Ignacio Serricchio ("General Hospital") in the central part as a Hispanic missionary in Los Angeles; also starring Lucas Fleisher, Rachel Emmers ("Sons of Provo", "Out of Step"), Lamont Stephens and Jo-sei Ikeda. Funded largely by Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller; budget considerably under $1 million; story: A missionary's checkered past catches up with him as he and his companion are drawn into a Santa Monica gang war; religious groups other than Latter-day Saints factor prominently into the storyline, and are positively portrayed; "States of Grace" opened November 4, 2005. View trailer at Zion Films. Dutcher re-released "States" January 20, 2006.
  
  
• Thumbsucker: Directed by Mike Mills (who also wrote the screenplay), an adaptation of non-churchgoing Latter-day Saint Walter Kirn's novel about a boy (Lou Taylor Pucci) who sort of overcomes an oral fixation, becomes a Latter-day Saint and goes on a mission. Note that the Latter-day Saint content, although central to the novel, has been excised entirely from this feature film adaptation. Keanu Reeves plays the orthodonist; Tilda Swinton, Chase Offerle and Vincent D'Onofrio play other members of this family (who, in the novel, study with the missionaries and join the Church); also stars Benjamin Bratt and Vince Vaughn; debuted at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 23, 2005; Rated R; Limited release Sept. 16, 2005.
  
  
• Together Again For the First Time: Based on a play by Reed McColm,"Together Again For the First Time" is a comedy/drama about a family gathering at Christmas time. This is the first time since their marriage that, Max, Audrey, and all of their children have been together in one place. But as everybody arrives on Christmas Eve, things become increasingly complicated. Not only is there a visit of a fiancé, a surprise TV show taping, and a neighborhood open house, but there are also secrets that threaten the entire family. The screenplay is by Reed McColm and Jeff Parkin. Parkin is also directing. The cast includes: Julia Duffy, David Ogden Stiers, Joey Lawrence, and Kirby Heyborne. James Huntsman is the producer, along with Reed McColm and Jeff Parkin. Cinematography is by Brandon Christensen, and Film Editing by Duane Andersen and Jeff Parkin. AN ASGAARD ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION shot June 26, 2006--July 22, 2006, in the Provo area. THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE FALL 2007.
  
  
• Two Brothers: Documentary, Director: Rick Stevenson; Writer, Producer: Rick Stevenson, Kevin Klar. Cast: Sam Nelson, Luke Nelson. Synopsis: At the turn of the century, award winning filmmaker Rick Stevenson decided to track the lives of 100 children for the next 5000 days. Two Brothers follows two of those children, Sam and Luke Nelson, in a surprisingly candid journey through time involving their adolescent struggles with brotherhood, depression, peer pressure, forgiveness and growth in their Mormon faith. As a Protestant Christian, Stevenson got a front seat view of this oft misunderstood religion. The result is a compelling, eye-opening account growing up in American today.
  
  
• Unicorn City: Comedy, Director: Bryan Lefler; Writer: Adrian Lefler, Bryan Lefler; Producer: Adrian Lefler, Courtney Russell; Executive Producer: Ken Bretschneider, Tom Lefler; Director of Photography: Brandon Christensen; Production Designer: Whitney Donald; Original Score: Emily Hope Price; Editor: Bryan Lefler, Jared Cook. Cast: Devin McGinn, Jaclyn Hales, Jon Gries, Matt Mattson, Steve Berg, Missy Hill, Clint Vanderlinden, and Kevin Weisman. Synopsis: Voss entices local gamers to create a utopia to impress a potential employer, but paradise is disrupted when his nemesis lays claim to the city and Voss’s true love. Unicorn City is a hilarious, epic tale for anyone who wants to become what they pretend to be. Premier at the 11th Annual LDS Film Festival, January 27, 2012.
  
  
• Wrestling with God: A three-way conversation on Mormonism: Short film written, directed, produced by Andrew James, Marissa Bernhard, and Torben Bernhard. It stars Niki Nielsen (from acclaimed local film Backstroke), Adam Johnson (from Charly and It's Latter-Day Night), and newcomer Daniel McNeil. Played at the LDS Film Festival January 2008. A conversational drama that explores faith from varying viewpoints and examines what it means to believe in general, as well as specifically, within the Mormon religion. Gideon Burton wrote the following favorable review: Gideon Burton's Blog:
  
  
  

  Quiescent List for Other Upcoming Films (LDS-themed/LDS characters)

  The following film projects were announced at one time, but are now inactive or quiet:
  
  
• Adam Alone Adam Alone (written by David Howard); The Long Walk of Patience Loader (true story about a member of the Martin Handcart Company.)
  
  
• Blank Slate: New TNT movie airs on TNT network on Sept 9, 2008, entitled BLANK SLATE. It was produced by Electric Entertainment (who produced Independence Day, The Patriot, 8-Legged Freaks, and Fly Boys. The executive producer is Dean Devlin (writer/producer of Independence Day/Patriot/etc). The film was shot in Utah. The plot is about an amnesiac who is sentenced to Death Row for a murder she can't remember committing. She is given a second chance at freedom by the FBI while being recruited as part of the secret experimental unit of the FBI's unsolved crimes division. Part of the experiment is that she is implanted with the final memories of murder victims. While she pursues the leads of other peoples' memories, she is haunted by the distant echoes of her own life... a life she can't remember. LDS crew are as follows: Steven A Lee - Producer; Joe Pia - Co-Producer; Ryan Little, Cinematographer; John Lyde - Cameraman; Brian Sullivan - Cameraman; Debbie Farrer - Set Decorator; Barbara Ward - Set Decorator.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• The Boy, The Boots, and the Devil: Short Film. Director: Brenton Williamson; Writers:Skyler Brunner (co-writer), Brenton Williamson; Stars:William Rubio, Bryce Bishop and Susan Phelan. Synopsis: This is the story of Jerry Lee, a boy who finds himself, as many of us often do, over powered and out-matched by Ol' Scratch. Jerry Lee's attempt to dance with the devil is a flop, and he is coerced by the demon to do the unspeakable. However, with the support of his gal Carie Sue, and the magical boots of his advocate Hank, Jerry Lee learns the importance of relying on a greater power to bridge a gap he could never cross alone. In this film the spirit of rural America is embraced with boots and bolo ties, cheesy mullets, and a whole lot of good clean fun. Premier at the LDS Film Festival January 27, 2012. Learn more at this link: The Boy, The Boots, and the Devil
  
  
• Centurion: Formerly called "Life of Christ." As of February 11, 2007, Kieth Merrill reports this is a project he plans to do in the future.
• The Land of Nephi: documentary produced by David C. Asay ("Lehi's Land of First Inheritance"; "In Search of Ancient Cumorah"); starring Sharlene Wells Hawkes; musical score by Thomas C. Baggaley; filmed in Guatemala beginning in Dec. 2002; 2004 release was delayed.
  
  
• 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!
  
  
• Chiaroscuro: A Fackrell Brothers film; a short film directed by Nate and Matt Fackrell; "Chiaroscuro" is a dark thriller starring Emmy Award-winning actor Adam Smoot, and co-starring Tara Smith and Jaron Briggs; completed January 2004.
  
  
• Coyote: "Coyote" is directed and co-written by Brian Peterson; with Chris Wyatt as Producer. The story concerns two friends who find out that their Mexican pal has been deported. They decide to smuggle him back across the border. Surprised at how easy it was, they see it as a business opportunity and open a "kinder, gentler" human trafficking company. It's fun and profitable for a while as they gain allies across the border and are able to beat the Minutemen at their own game, but when the real coyotes discover what they're up to, they don't look kindly to being cut out of a piece of the action. The film finds a balance between a comic satire on the state of the immigration debate and a classic thriller of bad guys versus good guys with tragic flaws. "Coyote" is entered in the L.A. Film Festival in June 2008.
  
  
• Crab Orchard: family comedy/drama directed by Michael J. Jacobs; written by Robin Christian Peters; starring Edward Asner, Dylan Patton, Judge Reinhold, Ruby Handler, and Betsy Zajko; musical score by Alan Williams; 2004 release.
  
  
• "Dear Jane...Dear John...": Formerly known as "Mormon Vacation." GET Entertainment, Inc. is finishing the casting of "Dear Jane...Dear John..." Tuesday, September 9, 2008, by 6 p.m., calling for electronic submissions. Direct all questions to JolieHales@gmail.com. Synopsis: With his long-lost love a thousand miles away, Jake finishes his 2-year LDS mission and sets off on a journey to reach his beloved Kyra before she falls in love with someone else. Enduring through utmost temptation and hardship, from being stranded in the desert to getting arrested, Jake and his friends Natalie and Doug press forward to Lake Powell, determined to find Kyra and her vacationing family before it's too late. Shooting is scheduled for the month of September. Executive Producer: Kelly Garrett; Producer: David Harrington; Director: Brent Loefke; Writer: Jolie Hales.
  
  
• Fire Creek: The first theatrical movie-release owned by BYU, Fire Creek follows a U.S. Army soldier, Jason Malek, who was wounded in Arghanistan and is now struggling with his faith. The movie was produced in-house, using university students from various departments as the crew, actors, and even its target audience. Shot in Utah in 2006, it has taken three years to get it ready for theatrical release. The film has a PG rating for "thematic content, brief language and smoking. Plans are for Campus Studios to do at least one or two movies a year. Limited theatrical release in Utah May 8, 2009.
  
  
• The Flyboys: Dark Coast Pictures Production: The Flyboys: fast-paced adventure film featuring young protagonists -- sort of a cross between "Stand By Me" and "North By Northwest" - a coming-of-age action film; shot in 35mm; produced and directed by Rocco DeVilliers ("Pure Race", "Only Once"); Lisle Moore composed the music and Lisle H. Moore, Jr. was the Executive Producer; co-producer Dan Urness; written by Jason DeVilliers and Rocco Devilliers, with additional writing by Richard Dutcher; stars Tom Sizemore ("Saving Private Ryan"), Stephen Baldwin ("The Usual Suspects"), Jesse James ("As Good As It Gets"), Reiley McClendon ("Pearl Harbor") and Harrison Young ("Saving Private Ryan"); filmed in St. George, Utah. The film has won over fifty major awards at film festivals all across the country. Updates on the film’s release are posted on the movie’s Web site, The Flyboys Premiere was August 14, 2008, in St George where it all began. Opens in Northern Utah September 12, 2008. The film will not be available on home video until sometime next year.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Gabriella Sleeps: feature-length independent horror movie directed by Craig Nybo; previously titled "Haunted"; music by Larry Nybo; now in post-production.
  
  
• Handcart: As of February 15, 2007, Kels Goodman reports that the feature length film "Handcart" is getting a face lift on the DVD rental and will be distributed later this year (2007) by HaleStorm.
  
  
• Hold the Door: Drama written by Mark E. Johnson who is also the director. Producer Curtis Brien; Director of Photography Chad Davidson; Production Designer Tamar Gadish. Cast includes:Manuel Guzman, Omar Huamanchumo, Ella Valentino, John Rafael Peralta, and Oscar Moncada. "Hold the Door is the story of an unlikely friendship between the simple, naive Eugene and the brutal Hector, which is jeopardized when a relationship develops between Eugene and Hector's girlfriend, Monica. Eugene's candor and forgiveness earn Monica's trust, but lead to resentment from Hector. Even as they exchange crosses as a token of friendship, their awkward relationship stands in the way of Hector's passion for Monica, which turns violent when he learns of their attraction. Featured at the 2008 LDS Film Festival January 17, 2008, at the Scera Theater in Orem.
  
  
• In It, But Not Of It: about a Latter-day Saint basketball star in the NBA; written and directed by Trent Hanson.
  
  
• Intellectual Property: directed by Nicholas Peterson ("MuM", "Cookies for Harry"); director of photography: Nic Sadler; screenplay by Peterson and Hansen Smith; drama/thriller; An inventor (Christopher Masterson, who stars as Francis in the TV series "Malcolm in the Middle") must protect his inventions from becoming casualties of the Cold War. "Intellectual Propert" had its Utah premiere at the LDS Film Festival January 20, 2007.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Philo Farnsworth - Miramax has optioned film rights for two books about Philo Farnsworth--the Latter-day Saint inventor of television.
  
  
• The Last Boy Scout: alternatively titled "The Last Eagle Scout"; next feature film from Kels Goodman (director of "Handcart"); an action/adventure movie about Boy Scouts, "a la Indiana Jones"; filming began 15 January 2005 in Virginia. As of February 2007, Kels reports this film is on hold until possibly next year.
  
  
• The Last Great Army (a.k.a. The Stripling Warriors): Book of Mormon-themed feature film written and directed by J. Daniel Nell; some filming was done by Dreamland Productions, Inc. in 1999, but production was halted; filmmakers plan to film a re-tooled version in 70mm on location in the tropical Hawaiian Islands in 2003-2004.
  
  
• Life After Life: Latest film project of Joseph L. Puente; Story of a young LDS family and the controversial decision of the mother to place her injured husband into cryonic suspension (freezing) following a severe car accident. When he is revived and brought back to life 20 years later, it raises several moral and doctrinal questions for all involved. A portion of any proceeds by this film's sale and/or distribution will be donated to the Central Utah Filmmakers Association. Please contact the C.U.F.A. at (435) 462-3870 OR e-mail utahfilm@cut.net. As of 2/7/2006 Joe reports this film and The Jess Puente Documentary are on hold as he has received a grant from the Utah Arts Council so he could underwrite a program to produce a television variety show that will be aired on Channel 10 through Centracom Interactive (a local cable provider). The group is the Central Utah 4-H Filmmakers Club. Puente's profile is found at Utah Arts Council
  
  
• Kieth Merrill: life of Jesus; Triumph... Utah
  
  
• Life Outside: Victory Angel Films of Tempe, Arizona, is also planning another short film entitled Life Outside. Synopsis: David is anger's plaything. Lost in a blurred vision of hate, he travels from Israel to avenge the death of his wife and baby. He blames America and joins a sleeper cell bent on blowing a dirty bomb. He battles his own conscience as the pain of anger eats him alive. Then, two men arrive at his door and deliver a message from God. David takes the literature and shoos them off. The apartment has nothing other than a Lazy Boy and phone. The monotony drives David to pick up the book the missionaries left and begin a journey towards healing. He finishes with one question: Is this book true? Before he can get the answer, the bomb is done, and he is to be the martyr.As of February 11, 2007, Brian Skiba reports "Life Outside" "Probably not gonna happen!"
  
  
• Matthew Brown script about a romance between a Jewish boy and an LDS girl set in New York.
  
  
• 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 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.
  
  
• 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.)
  
  
• 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."
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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 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.
  
  
• Untitled Feature 002: Written, Produced and Directed by Joseph L. Puente. The story of an artist struggling with a serious creative block and the dissapproval of his Mormon family. The script is undergoing revisions. Section One Entertainment (A Division of Puente Media) is seeking investors for this project with a goal of production starting in late May 2005. Interested parties may contact the producers at f002@puentemedia.com
  
  
• 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 Already Released Films Made by Latter-day Saint Filmmakers or Stars:

NOTE: As much as possible, the names of Latter-day Saint filmmakers and stars are in bold in the list below.

• Benchwarmers: Jon Heder ("Napoleon Dynamite"; "Just Like Heaven") stars with Rob Schneider, David Spade, Jon Lovitz, and Craig Kilborn in this new comedy which tells the story of three guys (Schneider, Spade, and Heder) who try to make up for their lack of athleticism when they were younger by forming a three-man baseball team to challenge a full squad of elementary school baseballers.
  
  
• Blades of Glory:Slapstick comedy starring Will Farrell and John Heder (Napoleon Dynamite). In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single competition. Presently, however, they've found a loophole that will allow them to qualify as a pairs team. Release date March 30, 2007.
  
  
• Blank Slate: New TNT movie airs on TNT network on Sept 9, 2008, entitled BLANK SLATE. It was produced by Electric Entertainment (who produced Independence Day, The Patriot, 8-Legged Freaks, and Fly Boys. The executive producer is Dean Devlin (writer/producer of Independence Day/Patriot/etc). The film was shot in Utah. The plot is about an amnesiac who is sentenced to Death Row for a murder she can't remember committing. She is given a second chance at freedom by the FBI while being recruited as part of the secret experimental unit of the FBI's unsolved crimes division. Part of the experiment is that she is implanted with the final memories of murder victims. While she pursues the leads of other peoples' memories, she is haunted by the distant echoes of her own life... a life she can't remember. LDS crew are as follows: Steven A Lee - Producer; Joe Pia - Co-Producer; Ryan Little, Cinematographer; John Lyde - Cameraman; Brian Sullivan - Cameraman; Debbie Farrer - Set Decorator; Barbara Ward - Set Decorator.
  
  
• The Boy, The Boots, and the Devil: Short Film. Director: Brenton Williamson; Writers:Skyler Brunner (co-writer), Brenton Williamson; Stars:William Rubio, Bryce Bishop and Susan Phelan. Synopsis: This is the story of Jerry Lee, a boy who finds himself, as many of us often do, over powered and out-matched by Ol' Scratch. Jerry Lee's attempt to dance with the devil is a flop, and he is coerced by the demon to do the unspeakable. However, with the support of his gal Carie Sue, and the magical boots of his advocate Hank, Jerry Lee learns the importance of relying on a greater power to bridge a gap he could never cross alone. In this film the spirit of rural America is embraced with boots and bolo ties, cheesy mullets, and a whole lot of good clean fun. Premier at the LDS Film Festival January 27, 2012. Learn more at this link: The Boy, The Boots, and the Devil
  
  
• Butterfly: Aaron Eckhart and Julia Roberts star in this Gore Verbinski thriller compared to George Cukor's 1944 classic "Gaslight."
  
  
• The Celebration of Flight: IMAX doc under development by Jeff T. Miller for Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, the Henry Ford Museum and National Geographic; to premiere December 25, 2003.
  
  
• Chihauhau the Movie: 2010 was directed by Michael Amundsen. He is a member of the LDS Church and not only directed the film but also did writing on the film and edited it. Johnny Mask, an active member of the Hollywood Ward in California, has a supporting part in the film. Synopsis: Sondra, an attractive weight loss doctor in her 30s, looks down at people that she feels are not at her level. She especially dislikes Jeanie the medical offices receptionist. Jeanie a heavyset single mother of two, works the phones and cannot be separated from her beloved Chihuahua, Bella. One day, Sondra falls and is knocked unconscious only to awaken in the body of Bella. After the initial shock of realizing she is now a dog, Sondra uses her new sense of smell to make discoveries about herself and the lives of the people around her. In her altered state she learns that people are not always as they seem and maybe her life isn’t as perfect as she had once believed. Will Sondra return to her attractive snobbish self… or will she spend the rest of her life embarking on a new life in the body of the adorable Bella? Watch the trailer here Chihuahua the Movie
  
  
• Christmas Angel: 2009 Candlelight Media Group, distributor of "Emma Smith: My Story," began production this past January on a new holiday movie, "Christmas Angel." The film stars Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe Award winner Bruce Davison ("X-Men" and "Runaway Jury"), KC Clyde ("The Best Two Years") and Kari Hawker ("The Dance"). "Christmas Angel" tells the story of Ashley (Hawker), a lonely single woman whose best friends are her dog, Dash, and Nick (Davison), an elderly neighbor. Nick has a secret: he's filthy rich. Except he doesn't use his money on himself--instead, he uses it to help those in his community that are less fortunate. Every Christmas he acts as a "Secret Santa," committing random and premeditated acts of kindness, and this year he has enlisted Ashley to help him. A well-meaning reporter with somewhat shady ethics named Will (Clyde) catches wind of the "Secret Santa," and has now set his sights on Ashley to spill the beans about Nick's covert gift-giving operations. The film is directed by Brian Brough, who has directed the LDS films "Beauty & the Beast," "Rescued," and "Turn Around." While "Christmas Angel" is his first non-LDS directorial effort, he knows not to stray too far from his core demographic. "Although it's not an overtly Mormon movie," says Brough, "there are themes of charity and following Christ that members of the Church will definitely recognize and relate to. It's highly accessible to people of all faiths and beliefs." Co-writer/producer Brittany Wiscombe was thrilled to get a Hollywood actor like Davison in a substantial role. "We wanted to find the right person to play Nick, and we were very fortunate to get someone like Bruce," she said. "He raised the bar for us in terms of our production going from 'small production' to something that can reach broader audiences." "Christmas Angel" is now available on DVD at amazon.com and walmart.com.
  
  
• A Christmas Tail: To be released at Christmas 2009 as a DVD by Halestorm. Plot Summary: Christmas Magic and the amazing power of a boy’s wish put young Tim Webster “Clayton Taylor” in the dog house for Christmas. It seems that anything is possible once the Professor “Gordon Jump” arrives in town with his colorful and ragged band of rail-riding wayfarers. When the professor tells Tim about the legendary supernova that is due to appear right before Christmas time, Tim messes up his Christmas wish to find himself with a fur coat and wagging tale. This exciting and hilarious story of Christmas magic is destined to be a holiday treasure and year round classic for the whole family to enjoy.
  
  
• Coyote: "Coyote" is directed and co-written by Brian Peterson; with Chris Wyatt as Producer. The story concerns two friends who find out that their Mexican pal has been deported. They decide to smuggle him back across the border. Surprised at how easy it was, they see it as a business opportunity and open a "kinder, gentler" human trafficking company. It's fun and profitable for a while as they gain allies across the border and are able to beat the Minutemen at their own game, but when the real coyotes discover what they're up to, they don't look kindly to being cut out of a piece of the action. The film finds a balance between a comic satire on the state of the immigration debate and a classic thriller of bad guys versus good guys with tragic flaws. "Coyote" is entered in the L.A. Film Festival in June 2008.
  
  
• Eight Below: Disney Studios is releasing a new Paul Walker vehicle based on a true story entitled "Eight Below." Tagline: The most amazing story of survival, friendhip, and adventure ever told. Synopsis: Brutal cold forces two Antarctic explorers to leave their team of sled dogs behind as they fend for their survival. Also starring Bruce Greenwood and Jason Biggs. Release date: February 17, 2006.
  
  
• Everybody Wants to Be Italian: Screenplay and Direction by Jason Todd Ipson. Producers Jaime Burke and James Huntsman. The cast includes Jay Jablonski, Cerina Vincent, John Kapelos, John Enos III, Marisa Petroro. Synopsis: Jake's spent the past eight years focusing on one thing: winning back his ex-girlfriend. Problem is, she's happily married and has three kids. Fed up with his refusal to move on, his buddies set him up on a blind date with an Italian woman. Knowing that an Italian from Boston's North End will never date a non-Italian, they set about teaching Jake how to fake it. SHOT ON LOCATION IN BOSTON AND LOS ANGELES; AN ASGAARD ENTERTAINMENT PRODCUTION; THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE September 5, 2008.
  
  
• Fire Creek: The first theatrical movie-release owned by BYU, Fire Creek follows a U.S. Army soldier, Jason Malek, who was wounded in Arghanistan and is now struggling with his faith. The movie was produced in-house, using university students from various departments as the crew, actors, and even its target audience. Shot in Utah in 2006, it has taken three years to get it ready for theatrical release. The film has a PG rating for "thematic content, brief language and smoking. Plans are for Campus Studios to do at least one or two movies a year. Limited theatrical release in Utah May 8, 2009.
  
  
• The Flyboys: Dark Coast Pictures Production: The Flyboys: fast-paced adventure film featuring young protagonists -- sort of a cross between "Stand By Me" and "North By Northwest" - a coming-of-age action film; shot in 35mm; produced and directed by Rocco DeVilliers ("Pure Race", "Only Once"); Lisle Moore composed the music and Lisle H. Moore, Jr. was the Executive Producer; co-producer Dan Urness; written by Jason DeVilliers and Rocco Devilliers, with additional writing by Richard Dutcher; stars Tom Sizemore ("Saving Private Ryan"), Stephen Baldwin ("The Usual Suspects"), Jesse James ("As Good As It Gets"), Reiley McClendon ("Pearl Harbor") and Harrison Young ("Saving Private Ryan"); filmed in St. George, Utah. The film has won over fifty major awards at film festivals all across the country. Updates on the film’s release are posted on the movie’s Web site, The Flyboys Premiere was August 14, 2008, in St George where it all began. Opens in Northern Utah September 12, 2008. The film will not be available on home video until sometime next year.
  
  
• Fracture: Thriller featuring Ryan Gosling, as an assistant DA, who is caught up in a game of cat and mouse with a man, Anthony Hopkins, who tries to murder his wife and is set free on a series of technicalities. Release date April 20, 2007.
  
  Hard Luck Cowboys: Co-written by Hugo/Nebula-winning screenwriter David Howard; family/drama feature film; was previously listed on IMDb.com, scheduled for October 2003 release, but is now no longer listed there.
  
  
• Hawking: IMAX film by Bruce Neibaur about astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and his theories; producer: Diane Beam. Release 2005.
  
  
• The Heart of India: IMAX film produced by Scott Swofford; cinematography by Reed Smoot; Spring 2004 release.
  
  
• Hold the Door: Drama written by Mark E. Johnson who is also the director. Producer Curtis Brien; Director of Photography Chad Davidson; Production Designer Tamar Gadish. Cast includes:Manuel Guzman, Omar Huamanchumo, Ella Valentino, John Rafael Peralta, and Oscar Moncada. "Hold the Door is the story of an unlikely friendship between the simple, naive Eugene and the brutal Hector, which is jeopardized when a relationship develops between Eugene and Hector's girlfriend, Monica. Eugene's candor and forgiveness earn Monica's trust, but lead to resentment from Hector. Even as they exchange crosses as a token of friendship, their awkward relationship stands in the way of Hector's passion for Monica, which turns violent when he learns of their attraction. Featured at the 2008 LDS Film Festival January 17, 2008, at the Scera Theater in Orem.
  
  
• Into the Blue: action/adventure movie starring Paul Walker in lead role; with Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Scott Caan, James Frain, etc.; synopsis: A group of divers find themselves in deep trouble with a drug lord after they come upon the illicit cargo of a sunken airplane; filmed in Florida, the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas; written by Matt Johnson ("Torque"); directed by John Stockwell ("Blue Crush", "Crazy/Beautiful"); Sept. 30, 2005 release.
  
  
• Just Like Heaven: A romantic comedy directed by Mark Waters with Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo, and Jon Heder ("Napoleon Dynamite"). Witherspoon plays Elizabeth Martinson, a doctor, who becomes a spirit after an accident. Her old apartment is given to Ruffalo, who plays David Abbott, and she haunts him as a bitter spirit because she isn't willing to give up her place. These two continually fight, but they might just be attracted to each other. Heder plays the part of Daryl, a psyhic. IMDb states: "With stars such as Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo, and Jon Heder, this is a great romantic comedy and a must see movie." Release date September 16, 2005.
  
  
• The Kiss: comedy/drama starring Eliza Dushku and non-LDS actors Terence Stamp, Francoise Surel and Billy Zane; directed by Gorman Bechad; premiered on 14 September 2003 at Boston Film Festival; theatrical or video release pending. Synopsis: A newly promoted book editor discovers a potential best seller, although unfinished, manuscript buried in her predecessor's office. Moved by the passionate love story and drawing parallels to her own life, she embarks on a journey to find the author and the missing ending only to find an old loner who is still struggling to cope with the death of his wife twenty years prior. The two eventually form a close friendship, each drawing wisdom and strength from each other, allowing him to write the final chapter on his romance with his wife before succumbing to cancer and inspiring her to find a lost love. DVD Feb 8, 2005.
  
  
• Legacy: Don't Blink Productions; Documentary produced and directed by Larry Laverty about World War II veterans noting their experiences during the war and looking at how those of us in younger generations might live up to what those Veterans fought for. Over 30 WWII veterans have been filmed. In addition, three former WWII German Army soldiers and two Auschwitz Concentration Camp survivors have been recorded and will be included. As of 2/7/2007, Laverty reports: "Since the project is historically-based, I'm determined to take my time with it to honor the people I've interviewed in the best way possible. The release date is June 8, 2007."
  
  
• The Letter Writer: Drama, Writer, Director, Producer: Christian Vuissa; Executive Producer: Derek Marquis, Scott Swofford; Director of Photography: David Skousen; Production Designer: Bruce Wing; Art Director: Mark Mullins; Costume Designer: Jyllian Petrie; Original Score: James Schafer; Original Songs: Micah Dahl Andersen; Editor: Ludwig Einklang, John Lyde. Cast: Aley Underwood, Bernie Diamond, Pam Eichner, Kylee Thurman, Stella McComas, Nicholas Neve, Curt Doussett. Synopsis: Maggy Fuller, a rebellious teenager, receives a life-affirming letter from an unknown source. When Maggy is able to track down the writer of the letter – an old man in a rest home she has never met – she decides to become a letter writer herself by being the old man’s apprentice. Featured at the 11th Annual LDS Film Festival, January 28, 2012.
  
  
• Lilac Lane: miniseries for Showtime cable station written, directed and produced by Neil LaBute; also produced by frequent LaBute collaborator Gail Mutrux; 6 episodes have been greenlit so far; drama/thriller; synopsis: An affair with a co-ed leads a college professor down a dark road, which turns for the worse when his former flame turns up missing; 2005 cable TV premiere.
  
  
• Living in Neon Dreams: starring A.J. Cook in lead role as "Alice" in this warped take on "Alice in Wonderland"; now in production; probable 2004 release; co-starring non-LDS actors Nastassja Kinski, Thomas Kretschmann, John Rhys-Davies.
  
  
• Love Logs On: romantic comedy written, directed and photographed by Tucker T. Dansie; produced by Judy Dansie; Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City find and lose love online; postponed indefinitely pending funding.
  
  
• The Man in the Black Suit: filmed in Utah with a partially LDS cast and crew; editor was Steve Hennessey ("The Work and the Story"); based on the award-winning short story by Stephen King; short film: 20 min.; directed by Nicholas Mariani, who also wrote the screenplay; starring Eric Jacobs ("Down and Derby"), Reb Fleming, Geoff Hansen, John Viener; produced by Jeff T. Miller, Tobijah Tyler; assistant director: Heather Toone; plot: A young boy has a terrible encounter with a strange man while fishing in the woods.
  
  
• Mission to Mars: upcoming Scott Swofford IMAX film, made along with Walt Disney Productions; director of photography: T.C. Christensen; directed by George Butler ("Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure", "Pumping Iron", "Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry"); 2005 release scheduled.
  
  
• Monster House: Jon Heder (title role in "Napoleon Dynamite") has a featured role as "Skull" in this horror adventure film; produced by ImageMovers ("Cast Away", "Matchstick Men", "What Lies Beneath", "The Polar Express"); distributed by Sony; filmed July 2004; plot: Three teens discover that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster; filmed in Los Angeles and Jacksonville, Florida; also starring Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Kathleen Turner, Kevin James, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Steve Buscemi; directed by Gil Kenan (debut). July 21, 2006.
  
  
• Mystic India: 45 min. docu-drama filmed in 70mm for IMAX theaters; Produced for a temple/exhibition site in New Delhi, India, and also for international distribution; filmed in India; Director of Photography: Reed Smoot; musical composed by Sam Cardon ("Brigham City", "Texas: The Big Picture", "Someone Was Watching", "Little Secrets"); Producers: Brian Rogers, Srila Chatterjee; directed by Keith Melton; Script: Kamlish Pandey; written by Mose Richards; Synopsis: A film about the life and times of Neelkanth Varni, a spiritually enlightened young man who, at the age of 11 left his village and family in 1793 and trekked across India in search of the answers to five questions he had, eventually ending his journey seven years later. MYSTIC INDIA provides an in-depth look at the culture and history of India. Audiences experience India's geographic and cultural diversity, its natural beauty and architectural feats, and its spiritual wonders. NOTE: There will be two versions of the film, the version to be shown at the Akshardham Delhi -- which is under construction in India -- and the international version.; Feb 2005 release.
  
  
• Nacho Libre: A new comedy written by Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess, (writers of “Napoleon Dynamite”) and Mike White (School of Rock); directed by Jared Hess; starring Jack Black, Ana de la Reguera, Hector Jimenez, Richard Montoya, and Peter Stormare. Synopsis: Jack Black stars as Ignacio (friends call him Nacho), a Mexican priest who moonlights as a lucha libre wrestler to raise money for his orphanage. From the Latino Review, Jared explained what helped inspire the movie. “I have always been a big fan of the Santo movies. I think they’re unbelievable. He did like 60 different films which completely blow my mind.” Now filming (Jan. 2006) in South America. Release date June 16, 2006.
  
  
• Neverwas: Stars LDS actor and BYU grad Aaron Eckhart. This psychological thriller has Eckhart as Zach, a psychiatrist, who works at a mental institution where his father, a famous children's author, played by Nick Nolte, was committed years earlier. Others in the cast are Ian McKellen, William Hurt, Brittany Murphy, and Alan Cumming. Directed and written by Joshua Michael Stern. Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival August 2005.
  
  
• Powerless: dramatic thriller written, directed and produced by one family of British Latter-day Saints--Matt Daniels: Director/Writer/Producer; Seth Wilkins: Writer/Producer, and Gideon Wilkins: Producer. It was filmed on location in Wales and England with Matt Daniels and Bethany, Matt, Martha, Hannah, and Samuel Wilkins playing a family facing the aftermath of a nation-wide black-out. The story follows their fight for survival after the power loss leaves them alive--but alone. Using what resources they have, they must learn to survive in a new and unfamiliar world. Nov. 20, 2004 release in UK. North American premiere at the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival in California September 14-22, 2005. Utah premiere at LDS Film Festival January 23, 2006 at Scera Center in Orem, Utah.
  
  
• A Promise Kept: Latter-day Saint Texans Alaina Kalanj and Kelsey Edwards in supporting roles; police thriller about a vigilante in Austin, Texas; 9-year-old Edwards plays an abducted child; written and directed by Daniel Millican; filmed in December 2002.
• Running Scared: starring Paul Walker in lead role; filmed Summer 2004 in New Jersey and Czech Republic; $13 million production budget; written and directed by (Mindhunters; The Cooler; Crossing Over); synopsis: When his stolen gun is used in a shooting spree, a criminal goes to great lengths to retrieve his piece - a key to his maintaining his secret identity. Release date February 24, 1006.
  
  
• School For Scoundrels: Jon Heder and Billy Bob Thornton will co-star in a remake of the 1960 comedy "School For Scoundrels", with Todd ("Road Trip")Phillips in the director's chair. Screenwriter Scot Armstrong will collaborate with Todd Phillips. Heder plays a down-on-his-luck meter-reader who enrolls in a confidence-building class so he can win the love of his dreamgirl. The class turns out to be something quite different once it becomes clear to the young man that his professor (Thornton) has set his sights on the same woman. October 2006 release.
  
  
• Stay: Drama/Thriller Ryan Gosling stars as a student at Columbia University with Ewan McGregor as the psychology professor who trys to prevent Gosling's character from committing suicide; Naomi Watts co-stars; Release October 21, 2005.
  
  
• Sweetwater: Drama, Director: Brian Skiba; Writer: Kim Hughes; Producer: Laurie Love, Dominic Ross, Brian Skiba; Executive Producer: Cody Jones, Kim Hughes, Kent Hughes, Kim Jones; Director of Photography: Joe Passarelli; Production Designer: Chris Henry; Original Score: Olympia DeCarlo; Editor: Brian Skiba. Cast: Holly Lynch, Dean Cain, John Savage, William Katt, Ashley Wilkerson, Michelle Rene. Synopsis: The story of two childhood friends who have grown apart and are suddenly thrust back into each other’s lives when a parent develops cancer. They join forces to find the cure but soon realize their lives are danger if they expose the truth. This film is supported by an all-star cast including William Katt (Greatest American Hero, Carrie, House), Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Out of Time, Ripley’s Believe It or Not) and John Savage (The Deer Hunter, The Godfather: Part III, Fringe). Featured at the 11th Annual LDS Film Festival, January 27, 2012.
  
  
• Thank You For Smoking: Anti-smoking satire follows the machinations of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, (Aaron Eckhart) who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his twelve-year-old son. Also starring , Maria Bello, Adam Brody, Sam Elliot, Katie Holmes, William H. Macy, Robert Duvall, Rob Lowe, Dennis Miller, and Joan Lunden. Directed by Jason Reitman. Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival August 2005. Very popular at Sundance January 20, 2006. Limited release March 17, 2006.
  
  
• The Transporter 2: featuring Matthew Modine; $32 million budget. Sept. 2, 2005 release.
  
  
• Twilight: From the Twilight series written by Mormon Stephanie Meyer. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has always been a bit different, never caring about or fitting in with the trendy girls at her Phoenix, Arizona high school. When her mother Renee (Sarah Clarke) remarries and decides to move with her new husband to Florida, and Bella decides to go live with her father, Charlie (Billy Burke), in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she doesn't expect anything to change. Then she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a boy unlike any she's ever met. Intelligent and witty, his piercing eyes see straight into her soul. Soon, Bella and Edward are swept up in a passionate and decidedly unorthodox romance. Edward can run faster than any cheetah, he can stop a moving car with his bare hands, and he hasn't aged since 1918. Most importantly, he's a vampire. Like all vampires, he's immortal. He doesn't drink human blood (they're vampire "vegetarians"), which is rare among the vampire population. Instead, they go on regular "hiking" trips, where they feed on prey such as grizzly bears and mountain lions. For Edward, Bella is the thing he has waited ninety years for - a soul mate. But the closer they get, the more Edward must struggle to resist the primal pull of her scent, which could send him into an uncontrollable frenzy. And what will they do when James (Cam Gigandet), Laurent (Edi Gathegi), and Victoria (Rachel Lefevre) come into town and James sets his sights on Bella? Will true love prevail when Edward is forced to save her life and conquer his thirst? The true question is, When you can live forever, what do you live for? Release November 21, 2008.
  
  
• Very Mean Men: starring Matthew Modine in lead role, with non-LDS actors Martin Landau, Scott Baio, Charles Durning, Louise Fletcher; filmed in Los Angeles in 1999; currently seeking distribution; possible direct-to-video or cable release; Modine plays a bartender that tries to get a thrifty drinker (Landau) to leave him a decent tip by spinning an elaborate tale of two warring mobster families fighting over the San Fernando Valley.
  
  
• White on Rice: Jimmy (Hiroshi Watanabe, LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA) loves dinosaurs and sleeps on the top bunk. Unfortunately, Jimmy is 40, and shares the bunk bed with Bob, his 10-year-old nephew. Freshly divorced, Jimmy has moved in with his sister Aiko and her family while boldly searching for a new wife. His brother in-law, Tak, thinks he’s a disaster. And although Jimmy may lack social grace, he is convinced the best years of his life are just beginning. His plan seems like it’s all falling into place when Tak’s beautiful niece Ramona moves in. But once Jimmy sets his sights on her, he finds he has competition from his handsome co-worker Tim (James Kyson Lee, HEROES), and his intentions begin to go hilariously awry. LDS filmmaker, David Boyle, is planning for a release in September 2009. Christian Vuissa hopes to show it at the LDS FF in January 2010.
  
  
• The Wicker Man: Neil LaBute wrote the screenplay and is directing this Indie film, a remake of the 1973 British horror film. It is about a sheriff (Nicolas Cage) investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island. He soon discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, cult-like community. Others in the cast are Leelee Sobieski and Ellen Burstyn. Film shot in Vancouver. Release September 8, 2006.
  
  
• Wrestling with God: A three-way conversation on Mormonism: Short film written, directed, produced by Andrew James, Marissa Bernhard, and Torben Bernhard. It stars Niki Nielsen (from acclaimed local film Backstroke), Adam Johnson (from Charly and It's Latter-Day Night), and newcomer Daniel McNeil. Played at the LDS Film Festival January 2008. A conversational drama that explores faith from varying viewpoints and examines what it means to believe in general, as well as specifically, within the Mormon religion. Gideon Burton wrote the following favorable review: Gideon Burton's Blog:
• You're So Cupid: Poppy Productions presents, in association with Candlelight Media Group and Mainstay Productions, a film written by Sally Meyer; produced by Cynthia Coury, Sally Meyer, Brian Brough, John Lyde; and directed by John Lyde. It stars Lauren Holly (Before I say Goodbye); Brian Krause (Charmed); Jeremy Sumpter (Friday Night Lights); Caitlin E.J. Meyer (Minor Details); Danie Churchran, Chad Hively, Amanda Gallo, and Malese Jow. Fraternal twin sisters Emma and Lilly are as different as night and day, but they love to play matchmaker, even though they've never fallen in love themselves. They find out their matchmaking skills are not just a gift from heaven, but rather because their father is actually Cupid. As they enter their senior year in high school, they finally fall in love--but discover it is with the same guy. Then they become bitter rivals as they try to win his affections.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Quiescent List for Other Rumored Announced Films (by Latter-day Saint Filmmakers)

  The following film projects were announced at one time, but are now inactive or quiet:
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Angels Don't Knock: LDS novel by Dan Yates reportedly being made into a movie.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Campaign Rally: Jesse Ranney will write, direct, and help produce this comedy about a gubernatorial race in Missouri. Will Mullins (Jesse Ranney) is the new kid at school, and his dad, Roy Mullins (Mark Hansen) is running for Governor. To make things worse, he finds out the girl he likes, Lindsay Howard (Shannon Knopke) is the daughter of Dale Howard, his dad's opponent. The movie follows the two kids and their dads as they try to one-up each other in the campaign--from bugging houses, to handing out poppy seed muffins so they test positive for drugs, and then finally, a slightly shocking and hilarious ending! As of 2/7/2006 Jesse reports this project is on hold.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• The Christmas Treasure: Script completed as of December 2008. Co-written by Loki Mulholland and Brad Mills. The story is about a young boy who travels back in time to save his family's fortune and Christmas. A classic kids' adventure Christmas story, a cross between "Home Alone," "Nanny McPhee," and "Back to the Future."
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Dinosaurs: Face to Face: Started as a 3D IMAX documentary but as of August 2005, it may be shifted to a feature of TV; director: Kieth Merrill reports as of 4/30/2006 that "Dianosaurs" has been moved to a distant back burner.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Final Solution: Brian Skiba has inked a deal with Americana Films to direct their new political thriller, The Final Solution. Principal photography starts in December 2009, and will be filmed on location in Austin, Texas, Washington D.C., and California.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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 Fourth Wish: script by Jongiorgi Enos (from a Steve Stubbs short story), has been purchased by Norwegian filmmaker Ragnar Lasse Henrickson's company, The Ibsen Factor; the script is being re-written for Norwegian production. As of September 2005, Steve Stubbs reports it is inactive.
  
  
• 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
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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."
  
  
• The Haunting of Marsten Manor: There are many groundbreaking "firsts" in this film, such as: This is the first scary (non LDS) film made in Utah by LDS filmmakers to go to theatres. It's also a scary movie that has a positive message, something that rarely, if ever, happens in scary films. A lot of people like scary movies but don't go to them because they go too far. This film is rated "PG" and is actually a family film! It played at the 2007 LDS film festival and was well received there by all ages, 9 and up. The film was shot in the historic Armstrong Mansion by Trolley Square, which is a real haunted mansion. Most of our cast is from LA, including C. Thomas Howell. We're husband and wife producers out to make movies with good values for all audiences. View the trailer at The Haunting of Marsten Manor Dave Sapp, Producer/Director/DP and Julie Sapp, Writer/Producer. This supernatural mystery will be in theaters on Friday, April 13, 2007.
  
  
• 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").
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• A House Divided: (Previously titled Mount of Olives) Director Mitch Davis ( “Other Side of Heaven”) shot this “Romeo and Juliet” style film on location in Israel about a young Jewish man who visits Israel for the funeral of his father. While there he falls in love with a mysteriouis Palestinian woman who pulls him into a world of dangerous intrigue. Produced by Jim Abrams, Aldric Porter, and Davis, the movie stars F. Murray Abraham, Tovah Feldshuh, Eion Bailey, and French actress, Linda Hardy. Post-production has just been completed on the film. Release date unknown.
  
  
• Intellectual Property: directed by Nicholas Peterson ("MuM", "Cookies for Harry"); director of photography: Nic Sadler; screenplay by Peterson and Hansen Smith; drama/thriller; An inventor (Christopher Masterson, who stars as Francis in the TV series "Malcolm in the Middle") must protect his inventions from becoming casualties of the Cold War. "Intellectual Propert" had its Utah premiere at the LDS Film Festival January 20, 2007.
  
  
• J. Daniel Nell's Extinction 65M (s.f. time travel thriller); Cooking with the Boyz (cooking show for guys.)
  
  
• The Jess Puente Documentary Project: Joseph L. Puente is planning a feature length documentary about his father, 81 year old Jesus Arronte Puente, who has led an extraordinary life. Born in California, but taken to Spain by his parents when he was three years old, he grew up with the Spanish Civil War as the backdrop of his adolescence. Knowing he was an American citizen, he swore he would return some day to the U.S. and bring his family back with him. To do this, he joined the U.S. Navy in WWII through the American Consulate in Bilbao. Joseph Puente is seeking assistance to produce this documentary. Contact information: 435-462-3870 or e-mail joe@puentemedia.com.
  
  
• Joan of Arc: Virgin Warrior: $50 million epic directed by Ron Maxwell, produced by McKay Daines; starring Mira Sorvino (as Joan), Albert Finney, Cary Elwes; not yet in production.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• The Lilac Thief: feature film written and co-produced by Melissa Leilani Larson, starring Amy Addams; currently in post-production.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• More Orson Scott Card: OSC's novels Treasure Box and Treason are currently under producer (rather than studio) options.
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Other Side: commissioned by "Out of Step" producer Kenneth Marler. 2002 production.
  
  
• Piggy Banks: drama featuring Frank Gerrish, Matthew Modine and Drew Osborne; also starring Gabriel Mann, Jake Muxworthy, Tom Sizemore, Tom Arnold, Kelli Garner, Lauren German; filmed in Magna and Salt Lake City, Utah; production budget: $5 million; directed by California native Morgan J. Freeman ("Desert Blue", "Hurricane").
  
  
• The Princess and the Pea: animation; directed by Mark Swan; produced by Forrest S. Baker III and Don Judd; music: Alan Williams; budget: $10 million; completed, distribution by Feature Films for Families. It has been released in foreign markets. Excerpts of the film are on YouTube The Princess and the Pea.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Propensity: Propensity, a supernatural thriller, was written and directed by Rob Diamond. It stars legendary character actor, Danny Trejo.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Repo: Ben Gurley's latest movie will be out in 2009. Ben wrote, directed, and plays the part of Leon. Plot details will follow.
  
  
• Return of the Ripper: Return of the Ripper, a McKay Daines film, is in pre-production. The film is a throw back to the Abbott and Costello movie series following the adventures of two amateur ghost hunters from a small town radio station -- Woody and Killer. Brought to England by the Paranormal Society, they mistakenly conjure back Jack the Ripper. Part mystery, part comedy, part romance, the film was written by McKay Daines and Jimmy Chunga. McKay Daines will also produce and direct. Jimmy Chunga is an Executive Producer and will play Woody. The rest of the cast -- including Killer -- will be announced November 2008. Steve Lee is the Line Producer; Geno Salvatori the Director of Photography; and Joseph Pia is a Co-Producer. The film is being produced by Triomphe Communictions, Inc. and Gonzo Productions, LLC, and will be shot in Utah, Nevada, and in England. Return of the Ripper
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Runelords: Fantasy based on David Farland's novel series, Runelords. Synopsis: In a world where strength or beauty can be bought or stolen, young Prince Gaborn Val Orden is born into a shameful economy. Those who love him and serve him best must often sacrifice their strength, wit, and other attributes in service to the land they love, for in Gaborn’s world, a runelord gains power by taking it from those who willingly surrender it. While visiting the kingdom of Heredon on a quest to court the beautiful, like-minded princess Iome, Gaborn discovers that her land is under attack by a vicious lord who has taken so many attributes, he's all but invincible. Suddenly Gaborn finds himself embroiled in a battle to save the woman he loves from an unstoppable foe—a deadly struggle that will take the world to the brink of doom. Casting is not complete as of January 13, 2012. Release set for 2013.
  
  
• 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).
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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."
  
  
• Season of Hope: As of 2/5/2006, Victory Angel Films of Tempe is about a month away from finishing all of their shoots for "Season of Hope," a short film produced and directed by Brian Skiba. Assistant director is Conor Byron; Production Manager is Jace Lane, Production Assistant is Timothy Eves. The story involves Jake (Jeff Walker) and Craig (Daniel Damien Jones) who are a pair of elite thieves. After their last job, Jake hides the goods and turns himself in. He rats out everyone but Craig. Fast forward to the present (the film starts here). Jake is released from protective custody a few years later. No one, not even Tina, (Leeann Infranco) his wife and two kids knew where he was. Guilt plagues Jake that he left Tina and the kids to be torn from a wealthy lifestyle and pushed into poverty by the feds and the mob. Upon Jake’s return, he finds Craig “watching” over Tina. Craig lives with Beth (Chelsea Westhoff) and is physically abusive. The morning Jake turns up, Beth steals Craig’s car and gun, looking for a way out. A whirlwind of misfortune leads Jake, Craig, and Beth to Craig’s favorite city lookout. Craig will test Jake’s faith and Beth’s willingness to stand up and fight. Others in the cast include: Madison Riley, Becky Hanson, Hy Grant Rillero, and Jamie Bauer. “Season of Hope" is on schedule to go post in mid-March.
  
  
• Shakers: crime thriller produced by Chet Thomas; executive producers: Jerry Molen, Kelly Crabb; directed by David R. Ellis ("Cellular" "Final Destination 2" "Homeward Bound II" "Lost in San Francisco"); written by Perry Barndt and Jason Rodriguez; 2006 release planned. As of 2/18/2006, Jerry Molen reports "'Shakers' has bit the dust for now."
  
  
• Short Line: George Morgan railroad adventure.
  
  
• Stealing Sundance screenplay by Adam Reader and Damian Kidd.
  
  
• A Step in Time: Aspen Road Entertainment brings Starring Tod Huntington (Tears of a King, Everwood) as Zachary; Lauren Faber (Liken the Scriptures Series, Minor Details) as Liv; Caitlin E.J. Meyer (Minor Details, One Man's Treasure, Take A Chance) plays the daughter of Zachary; with Joe Puente (Mobsters and Mormons) as the conspiring professor, Dr. Follinol. Written by BYU graduate Larissa Alder. "A story of time travel, a father (Zachary) from the 1800's suddenly finds himself in the 21st century 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 an unscrupulous professor (Dr. Follinol) bent on taking advantage of the time traveler, they search for a way to send Zachary home. In the end, both realize that family is most important, no matter what time you live in." Currently in post production, DVD release expected early Spring 2010. For current up-to-date information and release times visit: Aspenroadentertainment.com
  
  
• The Strawberries of Aldritch: screenplay by Kohl Glass
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Standing 8: Latest feature film from Shinebox Motion Pictures ("Missy", "Y2K", "Handcart"); written and directed by Elias Pate and Bryan Young; director of photography/producer: Paul Green; edited by Joel Petrie; first A.D.: Steven Greenstreet; starring Kristen Douglass, Ben Abbot, Dave Bunnell, Shade Anderson, Jolene Sayers, Kristen Hullinger, Warren Miles, Joel Petrie, Heidi Bennet, Adam Stewart, Levi Larson, Brooke Hess, Mike Jones, Josh Curtis and Jason Young; Plot: For the past 20 years, the youth of Liberty Meadows have gathered annually to the mountains in search of escape and adventure, developing an excursion referred to as "The Clash." The event is drawing an unprecedented level of controversy as it has developed into a more violent and imperialistic undertaking than ever before. The game begins smoothly, with the rules agreed upon by all participants, but in the authority-free environment, it soon degrades into a "Lord of the Flies" style nightmare in which the participants struggle to separate fantasy from reality; the Shinebox website (which now appears to no longer be online) previously listed this film as "in production," but it is probably inactive.
  
  
• Taking on the Neighborhood: Eliza Dushku in lead role, accidently starting a gang war in NYC between Irish and Latino communities; director: Amy Talkington; not yet in production.
  
  
• Tears of Eden: Written/Directed/Produced by Lance Miller; based on the unpublished novel by Ruben Medrano; adapted by Lance Miller, Ruben Medrano, and Jake Cohen. Filming will take place in Southern California. The story is about the Senior Class President of the fictional Polk High School, Logan Richardson. During his senior year, Logan suffers several losses. He tries to learn from his experiences, and cope with his grief, but it slowly destroys him. His downfall, however, is not entirely in vain. A girl named Jamie Simmons befriends him when all his friends have gone and constantly tries to bring him out of his misery. She struggles in the effort, but her life changes drastically for the better. Eyestorm Pictures. As of 2/7/2006 Lance reports this film has been abandoned--since he is going on a mission in 6 months.
  
  
• Tim Slover's plays "March Tale" ($200,000 by Fresco) and "Joyful Noise" have been optioned for film.
  
  
• Tracker: Currently in post-production (as of 12/20/2005) is a new film entitled "Tracker" written by Brittany Wiscombe and Steven Lee; directed by Brian Brough, and produced by Brian Brough, Brittany Wiscombe, and Steven Lee. The film stars newcombers Noah Sunday, Chris Coppel, and Anne Mangum as well as Chris Kendrick ("Benji Unleashed") and Lillith Fields ("Day of Defense", "Urban Legends: Blood Mary"). The film is an action/adventure feature centered around a growing hobby called Geocaching. (Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where you use a GPS to hide and seek objects with other participants.) This film is a high-paced thriller that takes the characters on a complex hunt. Filming was all over the state of Utah, including the Salt Flats, Goblin Valley, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Provo River. Production finished in October 2005. "Tracker" debuted at the 2007 LDS Film Festival.
  
  
• Turnabout: commissioned by "Out of Step" producer Kenneth Marler. 2002 production.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Up in the Air: Jay Roach ("Austin Powers") will be directing the Fox 2000 adaptation of Walter Kirn's novel about frequent flier miles.
  
  
• Vapor: screenwriter/director: Neil LaBute; budget just below $30 million; based on novel by Amanda Filipacchi; produced by Catch 23 Entertainment and Renaissance Films; starring Sandra Bullock, Ralph Fiennes and Aaron Eckhart; produced by Gail Mutrux; about an artist who helps an aspiring actress find success; was scheduled to be filmed in 2003, then 2004, but funding was dropped, so the status of this project is in limbo.
  
  
• Vote For Me: Formerly titled "Campaign Rally." A mockumentary on political campaigns by Jesse Ranney and Jeremiah Labrue reannounced on 3/10/2008.
  
  
• 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."
  
  
• Where Rivers Meet: directed by Bill Shira; starring Jaelan Petrie ("Handcart"), Tayva Patch ("Brigham City", "Out of Step"), Rick Macy ("Brigham City", "Testaments", "Out of Step"), Marvin Payne ("Pure Race", "Saturday's Warrior"), Jan Felt (Disney's "Poof Point", "Little Secrets", "Everwood" Sariah in Gary Rogers' Book of Mormon movie), Bruce Newbold ("Testaments of One Fold and Shepherd", "How Rare a Possession", "The Lamb of God"), Connie Young ("The Singles Ward"), Julie West, and Joan Mullaney; cinematography by George Griner; music by Alan Williams; $750,000 budget; filmed in North Central Idaho; once slated for late spring 2003 theatrical release, but that time has past and actual release date is unknown.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

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