Cutthroat Grip, Lighting & Stage

08/08/2025

Get ready for the ultimate showdown of technical skills and creativity at the 2025 Grip Games! Compete in teams of three in a series of fun and fast-paced activities tailored to the unique talents of the film crew. Show off your expertise, learn from your peers, and enjoy a day of laughter and friendly competition!. It’s open to all skill levels, not just grips!.
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We’ll have burgers on the grill and drinks to keep you cool! Come hang out, support your favorite crew, and enjoy the chaos.
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Sign up your team through the link in our bio! (Only one person from your team needs to fill out the sign up form) If you don’t have a team, you can sign up as an individual and we will assign you to a team.
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If you want to come cheer on your favorite crew, RSVP through the link in our bio to be a spectator!

08/05/2025

‼️WOMEN IN FILM PANEL IS APPROACHING‼️ Date: Wednesday, August 13th
Time: 6:00
Location: Cutthroat Grip, Lighting & Stage
156 w Utopia Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
EVENT IS FREE
This panel will explore how creative decisions are made, the dynamics of leading teams, and the evolving role of women as visual storytellers and decision makers across different types of productions.

07/30/2025

Introducing our Panelists for the 2025 Women in Film Discussion:
Panelist: TAHLEE SCARPITTI, Cinematographer
Tahlee Booher‑Scarpitti is a Salt Lake City–based cinematographer. With a career spanning narrative film, web series, and independent productions, she blends technical expertise with a sharp visual storytelling sensibility. Known for her ability to craft cinematic imagery across both film and digital formats, Tahlee approaches every project with a focus on emotion, composition, and collaboration. Her work reflects a dedication to creating authentic, impactful visuals that elevate the stories being told.

07/30/2025

Panelist: MIRIAM FOOTER, Director, 1st Assistant Director
Miriam Footer is a seasoned Assistant Director and Director based in Salt Lake City, with decades of experience across feature films, commercials, and independent productions. Her career began in Utah as a production assistant and advanced steadily through the ranks, from commercials to second assistant director roles on notable films such as The World’s Fastest Indian (2005) and A Life Less Ordinary (1997).

As a proud member of the Directors Guild of America, Miriam has honed a reputation for exceptional leadership on set and seamless coordination in fast-paced environments.

Whether serving as 1st AD on Utah-based commercial shoots or directing units on dramatic features, Miriam brings clarity, calm, and precision to every set. Her track record reflects deep knowledge of local workflows, collaborative spirit, and ability to elevate storytelling through strong production focus and creative partnership.

07/30/2025

Introducing our Panelists for the 2025 Women in Film Discussion:
Panelist: RENNY GRAMES Producer, Actor
Renny Grames is an award winning producer, director and actress. She and her partner, Boston McConnaughey have amassed an impressive following, with their original content garnering over a quarter of a billion views online. This viral success caught the attention of industry giants, leading to collaborations with top-tier brands such as Reebok, Nokia, Sony Pictures, Google, Gatorade, and Coca-Cola.

Renny’s most recent project, “Alien Country”, a sci-fi action feature film, was featured in the New York Times as a top top sci-fi movie to stream right now and won the Grand Prize for the Best Comedy Feature Film at Flickers International FF and is now available on all platforms.
Website: https://www.rennygrames.com/

07/30/2025

Introducing our Panelists for the 2025 Women in Film Discussion:
Panelist: AMY REDFORD Director, Producer, Actress
Amy Redford’s career in the creative arts spans over three decades as a director, producer, and actor in film, television, and theatre. Currently, she is directing and producing the feature Salt and Honey, set to shoot in Helper, Utah. Her directorial debut, The Guitar, starred Saffron Burrows, and her recent film What Comes Around premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Amy produced Showtime’s The Lincoln Project and is in pre-production on two docu-series: Not Part of the Plan, exploring LGBTQ+ youth in Utah, and Shelter, about The Other Side Academy’s tiny home village. She also produced Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, starring Rebecca Hall.
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Amy hosts and produces the podcast Scrappy Broads, now in its second season, and has directed music videos, including “I Am a Wolf, You Are the Moon” for the composer of the Netflix series Wet Hot American Summer. As an actor, she has appeared in Sunshine Cleaning, The Sopranos, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, S*x and the City, among others, and performed in theatre productions like Bhutan and The Shape of Things.
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Amy completed her postgraduate work at LAMDA and studied at ACT, Circle Rep, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art,and CU, earning her BA from SFSU. Amy serves on boards for the Sundance Institute and Spy Hop: Digital Media Arts for Youth. She resides in Salt Lake City with her three daughters. See her website for more information.
Website: https://www.amyredford.com/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLuK0dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwrX6NH_8zGbraNQC1Jcv-TbLsY6pZNpGKBRGdPTlXDJ_y0-z-blxKR7L1rS_aem_3Vb9S9MEzQ20ZxGReiQffA

07/30/2025

Introducing our Panelists for the 2025 Women in Film Discussion:
Moderator - Mariah Mellus, Utah Film Center Executive Director
Mariah Mann Mellus is the Executive Director of Utah Film Center, where she leads with a deep commitment to amplifying diverse voices through film and media arts. A Utah native and longtime arts advocate, Mariah has spent more than 20 years connecting people, stories, and ideas across the nonprofit, cultural, and creative sectors. Her background in media, public policy, and community building informs her thoughtful, dynamic approach to moderating conversations that matter. She’s especially passionate about the role of film in sparking empathy, reflection, and dialogue—and believes the best discussions happen when curiosity leads. Website: utahfilmcenter.org

07/24/2025

Discover how women in film lead with creativity and strategy to shape stories, direct teams, and drive visual storytelling forward.
You can RSVP through the link in our bio “Women in Film Panel RSVP”.
We will be providing more information on the panelists soon so to keep an eye out!

06/30/2025

Honored to have hosted such a talented group of emerging individuals!
Shoutout to the amazing interns from - Stanifsav Kovafev, Nicholas Brandao, Jason Arbon, Ryan Wood, and Samantha Elmer, who used our studio to show off a powerful video they produced for Girls on the Run.
It’s always a pleasure to support meaningful, purpose-driven work. Big congrats to the interns on a job well done!

06/17/2025

We’re postponing the 2025 Grip Games to September! More time to train, plan your team, and get ready to show off those grip skills.
Stay tuned for the new date. It will definitely be worth the wait.

04/14/2025

04/11/2025

Next week: join on the stage at Cutthroat for a DaVinci Resolve demo covering the basics of migrating from Premiere, color correction, and creating a DCP. This demo is perfect for editors and filmmakers ready to level up their post-production game.

🗓️ April 16, 2025
⌚️ 6:00pm MDT
🎟️ FREE
📍 Cutthroat Grip, Lighting & Stage — 156 W Utopia Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
🔗 Register for this FREE workshop here: linktr.ee/cutthroatgrip