The Salt Lake City Film Festival

 

The Salt Lake City Film Festival has been in development for years. It became a reality when the festival directors, Chris Bradshaw and Matt Whittaker, decided to create an artistic outlet for local and international talent. Led by a creative team of artists and event coordinators, the Salt Lake City Film Festival was designed to provide exposure and commercial avenues for independent films. The Salt Lake City Film Festival will take place August 14th, 15th and 16th 2009. We invite you to come participate in the newest artistic event in Salt Lake City.

 

 
Head of Staff


Chris Bradshaw
Festival Co-Director

chris@saltlakecityfilmfesival.com

Chris Bradshaw is a freelance film and video engineer who has worked his way from the drudges of wedding videography to more rewarding industrial, commercial, and independent production. Chris is the director of ten narrative films, two documentaries and five industrial spots. He is the editor of over thirty productions. Independent film is not simply an interest to Chris; it is a sick and unhealthy life long obsession.

 


Matt Whittaker
Festival Co-Director

matt@saltlakecityfilmfestival.com

Matt has been involved in film production for almost a decade with acting and directing credits that span from small independent and university productions to large commercial productions from companies like: The Sci-Fi Channel, Bailey Lauerman and DZB Productions. Matt is also a graduate of the University of Utah with a BA in Film Production and a BA in Spanish.

 


Joshua Rathbun
Web Relations

josh@saltlakecityfilmfestival.com

A man of many talents, josh is not only sponsor relations for the SLCFF but also an accomplished musician with the musical group Dogwelder. He is quite the fan of film and very much a fan of the world of comics. His written work can be found on the comic book website Comic Related and has a podcast in the works at the website The Rope Store. 

 

 


Justin Allred
Associate Director
of Programming

justin@saltlakecityfilmfestival.com

Mr. Allred has spent his brief life watching film and most have been good.  He adores his community and wishes to see art and culture flourish. Currently, Mr. Allred divides his time between counseling and amateur writing, both of which are met with great acclaim from his loved ones.

 

 

 

 

 


Scott Whittaker
Associate Director
of Events

scott@saltlakecityfilmfestival.com

Scott has over twelve years experience in promotions and has been involved in planning many local events. Scott has spent the majority of his time working with local musicians in the Salt Lake City music scene both as a musician and promoter. Scott has been independently involved in film production and has a great passion for art. Scott anticipates the collaboration of local venues, businesses and local filmmakers to make the festival a success and to give back to the city he loves!


 

 


Trevor Hale
Associate Director
of Media Relations

trevor@saltlakecityfilmfestival.com

Trevor is currently working on a degree in Writing and Film Studies at the University of Utah and has been for the better part of a decade. Trevor was a staff writer for the Daily Utah Chronicle for a year before becoming editor of Red Pulse magazine in early 2008. He has also worked as a freelance contributor for City Weekly for the past five years and runs the music site Grudge City Activities.com. His passions have always been for writing and film and since he doesn't have the patience or the vision to become a successful filmmaker on his own, he's teamed up with the SLCFF to help other, far more talented individuals, realize their dreams.  


Jessica Braiker
Sponsor Relations
Manager

jessica@saltlakecityfilmfestival.com

Jessica Braiker has always had a love of film and a desire to explore all facets of the art. Her passion led her to become a part of the SLCFF as a way to learn more about film by surrounding herself with those who share her enthusiasm. She is a recent graduate from the University of Utah with a BA in Environmental Studies. She admires the artistic diversity of Salt Lake and is delighted to get the chance to share her love of film and her city with the world.


Scott B. Bradshaw
Chief Financial
Officer

Scott Bradshaw has brought his financial and management expertise to the Salt Lake City Film Festival. His task is to coordinate the financial aspects of the Festival, to ensure the staff, volunteers, sponsors and our audience have the most enjoyable experience possible. Scott has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He is also as clever as he is handsome, and you can tell this is true because he is writing this himself.


Nick Whittaker
Director of High
School Programming

nick@saltlakecityfilmfestival.com

Nick Whittaker has been a supporter of the arts for years. He has a great passion for film and music. From a young age Nick has been involved in the Salt Lake art community in either film or music. His love of film has given him great enthusiasm and honor to take part in the SLCFF and to encourage filmmakers everwhere to get involved and share their artistic talents.

 


Salt Lake City is home to many incredible events and venues and has always supported creativity and artistic exhibition. Our mission, as the Salt Lake City Film Festival, is to continue supporting local and international artists and to push the boundaries of exposure for independent film. The festival will pull interest from around the world, entertaining our audience with cultural diversity and creative integrity. As the creative team, we will always search out new talent and films with substance. It is our duty to attract distributors that can position rising filmmakers and independent films at the forefront of the industry.




© 2010 Salt Lake City Film Festival