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Meet the Utah Cinematographer for Oscar-Nominated ‘Marcel’

March 2, 2023 by Carrie Snider

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

The idea for a movie was so bizarre, it shouldn’t have worked. But it did. A story that centers on a snail shell that talks. Marcel: The Shell with Shoes On, is a touching, adorable tale about looking at life and death differently. But really, that’s how the movie’s director of photography, Bianca Cline, approaches life. With curiosity. With a unique eye. An Eye for … [Read more...] about Meet the Utah Cinematographer for Oscar-Nominated ‘Marcel’

Live Like Sam: Honoring One Teen’s Legacy by Helping Youth to Become Their Best

February 1, 2023 by Carrie Snider

Live Like Sam

Most people in Park City, Utah, know the name Sam Jackenthal, who lived a short 16 years but left a big impact on anyone who knew him. Many initially got to know him as an athlete, which was a passion that started early. Even as a little kid, Sam was obsessed with flying. “He really took to being in the air,” says his dad, Ron Jackenthal. “He’d launch off the swing set. … [Read more...] about Live Like Sam: Honoring One Teen’s Legacy by Helping Youth to Become Their Best

Empower Her Holiday: Giving Single Moms Extra Support at Christmas

November 22, 2022 by Carrie Snider

Kate Strong is one of those big-hearted people who will always find a way to help others—the question is, how will she make a difference? And what more can she do? Years ago, she partnered with Timpview High School to organize a Sub for Santa event. For nine years, she organized fundraising and toy shopping.  Later, she created the nonprofit Going Beyond Borders to … [Read more...] about Empower Her Holiday: Giving Single Moms Extra Support at Christmas

Utah Veteran Serves Community, Fights PTSD Through Mountain Biking

November 11, 2022 by Carrie Snider

Leslie Zimmerman veteran

Leslie Zimmerman is an army vet who is hard to miss. She’s a woman. She’s a redhead. And she’s fierce. And even after experiencing horrific events during the Iraq War, she not only faces the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder head on, she is helping others along the way. Joining the Army Leslie Zimmerman joined the U.S. Army after high school, following in the … [Read more...] about Utah Veteran Serves Community, Fights PTSD Through Mountain Biking

Krista Andersen: Battling Breast Cancer with Courage—and Costumes

October 25, 2022 by Karen Painter

Krista Andersen cancer

When most people think of costumes, they imagine children on Halloween or cosplayers converging on the convention center, but certainly not cancer patients at chemotherapy—well, unless you are Krista Andersen. Costumes and Cancer Treatments Andersen is a doctoral candidate, a master mediator, and has mothered 12 children. If she didn’t already have enough on her plate, … [Read more...] about Krista Andersen: Battling Breast Cancer with Courage—and Costumes

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