The project aims to leverage Utah’s long-standing cinematic legacy to boost film tourism known as America’s Film Set
Utah, a state in western United States, has launched a Film Trail to attract Indian filmmakers and travellers, highlighting the state’s long history in film and television production.
The trail features marked locations across Utah where well-known movies have been filmed. It provides a mapped route for visitors and film crews to explore these sites and gain insight into the scale and variety of productions shot in the region.
In a press statement, Utah Office of Tourism says that the project aims to leverage Utah’s long-standing cinematic legacy to boost film tourism known as America’s Film Set.
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It adds that the trail includes locations such as Dead Horse Point State Park, filmed most famously in Thelma & Louise, Goblin Valley State Park that featured in Galaxy Quest, Lorin Farr Pool filmed in The Sandlot and Park City’s Main Street shot in Dumb and Dumber.
Virginia Pearce
The statement adds that the initiative follows a growing trend of Indian filmmakers exploring international destinations for shoots and comes as Indian audiences show increased interest in global cinema and film-related travel.
It adds that Utah has hosted over 1,000 film and television productions since the early 20th century. The new trail formalises this heritage by guiding visitors through scenes featured in globally recognised titles.
Natalie Randall
As per a 2023 study, 37 pc of visitors to Utah cited film and television as key influences in choosing the destination. With film tourism on the rise globally, Utah continues to inspire both filmmakers and travellers alike.
“Utah is known as America’s Film Set for a reason. Our iconic landscapes are famous for making movie magic. Now, the Utah Film Trail will take you off the beaten path to discover the settings of made-in-Utah films and television shows you’ve fallen in love with,” says Virginia Pearce, Director, Utah Film Commission.
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“Visitors have been drawn to Utah’s image in film and television for over a century, and the economic impact is significant. The Utah Film Trail allows visitors to experience Utah through a different lens,” says Natalie Randall, Managing Director, Utah Office of Tourism & Film.
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