BOARD MEMBERS
CAROLYN LEONE - PRESIDENT
Carolyn has worked as a costume designer in film and television for twenty-four years. Past credits include Twin Peaks, Silk Stalkings, Wiseguy, Pensacola Wings of Gold, Everwood, The Mistle-Tones, Hatching Pete, Snowmen, Wieners, Waiting for Forever, The Good Luck Charlie Christmas Special, and Granite Flats. Carolyn is a member of the board of directors for Spy Hop Productions, a member of The Costume Designers Guild, and teaches Design for Film and Television at the University of Utah. She appreciates being a part of Utah’s film community and serving on the board of the MPAU.
Carolyn has worked as a costume designer in film and television for twenty-four years. Past credits include Twin Peaks, Silk Stalkings, Wiseguy, Pensacola Wings of Gold, Everwood, The Mistle-Tones, Hatching Pete, Snowmen, Wieners, Waiting for Forever, The Good Luck Charlie Christmas Special, and Granite Flats. Carolyn is a member of the board of directors for Spy Hop Productions, a member of The Costume Designers Guild, and teaches Design for Film and Television at the University of Utah. She appreciates being a part of Utah’s film community and serving on the board of the MPAU.
JEFF JOHNSON - VICE PRESIDENT
Jeff has worked in the film industry for eighteen years. He is the lead casting director in Utah, having cast over sixty-five film and television projects as well as more than one hundred commercials. His credits include High School Musical, which was nominated for an Emmy in “Best Original Casting”. For the last eightyears, he has worked with Sundance Institute’s Film Lab to help up-and-coming directors find talent for their projects. Jeff is also an actor and member of the Screen Actors Guild.
Jeff has worked in the film industry for eighteen years. He is the lead casting director in Utah, having cast over sixty-five film and television projects as well as more than one hundred commercials. His credits include High School Musical, which was nominated for an Emmy in “Best Original Casting”. For the last eightyears, he has worked with Sundance Institute’s Film Lab to help up-and-coming directors find talent for their projects. Jeff is also an actor and member of the Screen Actors Guild.
KIPLING HICKS - TREASURER
Kipling began her career in 1996 on the CBS television series Promised Land and has since worked with Academy and Emmy Award winning cast and crew on projects such as 127 Hours, Darling Companion, and the High School Musical
trilogy. Kipling has filmed in some of the world’s most remote and brilliant landscapes. Recent credits include coproducing The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith and coordinating the sketch comedy series Studio C. She is honored and delighted to serve as Treasurer of the MPAU.
Kipling began her career in 1996 on the CBS television series Promised Land and has since worked with Academy and Emmy Award winning cast and crew on projects such as 127 Hours, Darling Companion, and the High School Musical
trilogy. Kipling has filmed in some of the world’s most remote and brilliant landscapes. Recent credits include coproducing The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith and coordinating the sketch comedy series Studio C. She is honored and delighted to serve as Treasurer of the MPAU.
BRITANI ALEXANDER
Britani’s career started over three decades ago on TV series such as Crossroads and nine years of Touched By An Angel, followed up by films such as 127 Hours, Into the Wild, Wind River. Currently she is working on the Paramount series, Yellowstone. Britani is a second-generation Transportation Coordinator and has worked in the film industry in Utah for over twenty-five years. Since 1997, her growing business On the Road has provided trailers, trucks, and generators for large and small film productions and commercials. Her heart and soul is in Utah, and she is proud to serve on the board for the MPAU.
Britani’s career started over three decades ago on TV series such as Crossroads and nine years of Touched By An Angel, followed up by films such as 127 Hours, Into the Wild, Wind River. Currently she is working on the Paramount series, Yellowstone. Britani is a second-generation Transportation Coordinator and has worked in the film industry in Utah for over twenty-five years. Since 1997, her growing business On the Road has provided trailers, trucks, and generators for large and small film productions and commercials. Her heart and soul is in Utah, and she is proud to serve on the board for the MPAU.
MATIAS ALVAREZ
Matias has worked as a Producer, Production Manager, and Director on a variety of projects from local and national commercials and short films to Disney channel television movies and independent and Hollywood feature films. Most recently, he worked on the Paramount television series Yellowstone. Matias holds three prestigious DGA Awards for filmmaking and has been nominated for five. He grew up in Park City, Utah and has mastered the art of high quality film on a budget. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America.
Matias has worked as a Producer, Production Manager, and Director on a variety of projects from local and national commercials and short films to Disney channel television movies and independent and Hollywood feature films. Most recently, he worked on the Paramount television series Yellowstone. Matias holds three prestigious DGA Awards for filmmaking and has been nominated for five. He grew up in Park City, Utah and has mastered the art of high quality film on a budget. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America.
MARIAH MELLUS
Mariah passionately believes in the power of story, specifically when told through film, art and music to bring people together to change hearts and minds and make this world a better place. Her position as the Utah Film Center’s External Relations Director utilizes her passion for community building along with her extensive knowledge of nonprofit management, marketing, fundraising, government and community relations. Her 20 + years in external relations includes eight years working for an international childrens music festival and over 17 years as an art and culture reporter for SLUG Magazine. She currently supports her community by serving on the board of the Motion Picture Association of Utah, St John’s Community Child Development Center, Utah Cultural Alliance and a troop leader for the Girl Scouts of Utah.
Mariah passionately believes in the power of story, specifically when told through film, art and music to bring people together to change hearts and minds and make this world a better place. Her position as the Utah Film Center’s External Relations Director utilizes her passion for community building along with her extensive knowledge of nonprofit management, marketing, fundraising, government and community relations. Her 20 + years in external relations includes eight years working for an international childrens music festival and over 17 years as an art and culture reporter for SLUG Magazine. She currently supports her community by serving on the board of the Motion Picture Association of Utah, St John’s Community Child Development Center, Utah Cultural Alliance and a troop leader for the Girl Scouts of Utah.
MICHELLE MOORE
Michelle, founder of Moore PR Group, began work in the Utah film industry in 2011. She is an experienced publicist and media strategist, focusing on unit publicity, theatrical releases, DVD and streaming launches, and film festivals. Michelle has worked on projects from Purdie Distribution, Excel Entertainment, Covenant Communications, and PureFlix, as well as a variety of independent features and shorts. The Utah Film Family holds a special place in Michelle’s heart, and she is excited to serve on the board of the MPAU.
Michelle, founder of Moore PR Group, began work in the Utah film industry in 2011. She is an experienced publicist and media strategist, focusing on unit publicity, theatrical releases, DVD and streaming launches, and film festivals. Michelle has worked on projects from Purdie Distribution, Excel Entertainment, Covenant Communications, and PureFlix, as well as a variety of independent features and shorts. The Utah Film Family holds a special place in Michelle’s heart, and she is excited to serve on the board of the MPAU.
ANDREW PATRICK NELSON
Andrew Patrick Nelson is the Chair of the Department of Film & Media Arts at the University of Utah. He previously taught at Montana State University and the University of Calgary, and has also been a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University. A historian of American cinema and culture, he is author and editor of numerous books and essays, and is also active as a film programmer, museum curator, and media commentator.
Andrew Patrick Nelson is the Chair of the Department of Film & Media Arts at the University of Utah. He previously taught at Montana State University and the University of Calgary, and has also been a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University. A historian of American cinema and culture, he is author and editor of numerous books and essays, and is also active as a film programmer, museum curator, and media commentator.
VICKIE PANEK
Vickie owns TMG/Talent Management Group, Inc. which was founded in 1996. Through TMG, Vickie represents top-tier talent and places great emphasis on providing quality and capable talent to local producers and casting directors as well as those out-of-market who seek out Utah for location shoots. Her company’s mission statement is “Professionals Representing Professionals”. She is a proud supporter of MPAU’s efforts to grow and develop the Utah film industry.
Vickie owns TMG/Talent Management Group, Inc. which was founded in 1996. Through TMG, Vickie represents top-tier talent and places great emphasis on providing quality and capable talent to local producers and casting directors as well as those out-of-market who seek out Utah for location shoots. Her company’s mission statement is “Professionals Representing Professionals”. She is a proud supporter of MPAU’s efforts to grow and develop the Utah film industry.
BROOKE REDMON
Brooke started working in the film and television industry in 2003 and has since worked with clients such as Disney, National Geographic, Netflix, and many independent producers. She has two Emmys for production on the series American Ride, which has over one hundred episodes in circulation. As a board member for the MPAU, she is a strong proponent of the Utah film incentive as well as the industry as a whole.
Brooke started working in the film and television industry in 2003 and has since worked with clients such as Disney, National Geographic, Netflix, and many independent producers. She has two Emmys for production on the series American Ride, which has over one hundred episodes in circulation. As a board member for the MPAU, she is a strong proponent of the Utah film incentive as well as the industry as a whole.
KATY SINE
Katy serves the board and the industry as the founder of the Motion Picture Association of Utah. She was instrumental in establishing Utah's Motion Picture Incentive Fund and tax rebate programs an essential part of Utah's film and media infrastructure and continues to work with industry leaders. She has been pivotal in establishing advocacy, community and representation for Utah media professionals for almost two decades. Katy is also an Emmy-award winning director, producer, and show runner and has been recognized as a top 25 filmmaker in North America. She has premiered films, commercials, television programs, plays and educational content throughout the US and internationally. She is committed to collaboration and is the founder and owner of REEL People Productions which specializes in educating, engaging, entertaining and innovative positive media. Katy works with organizations like Spy Hop to mentor the next generation of content creator. She is deeply passionate about supporting and encouraging women and girls to hold more leadership positions within film and media. Katy has attended University of Utah, University of Cambridge and holds a masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology with distinction from the University of Pennsylvania.
Katy serves the board and the industry as the founder of the Motion Picture Association of Utah. She was instrumental in establishing Utah's Motion Picture Incentive Fund and tax rebate programs an essential part of Utah's film and media infrastructure and continues to work with industry leaders. She has been pivotal in establishing advocacy, community and representation for Utah media professionals for almost two decades. Katy is also an Emmy-award winning director, producer, and show runner and has been recognized as a top 25 filmmaker in North America. She has premiered films, commercials, television programs, plays and educational content throughout the US and internationally. She is committed to collaboration and is the founder and owner of REEL People Productions which specializes in educating, engaging, entertaining and innovative positive media. Katy works with organizations like Spy Hop to mentor the next generation of content creator. She is deeply passionate about supporting and encouraging women and girls to hold more leadership positions within film and media. Katy has attended University of Utah, University of Cambridge and holds a masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology with distinction from the University of Pennsylvania.
BRAD WILSON
As Vice President of Business Development for Keslow Camera (a camera rental house headquartered in Los Angeles), Brad has developed deep relationships with the heads of productions at the major studios/production companies, world-class producers, cinematographers , etc, and is looking to do his part to help build up the film industry in this great state. Brad's career in film and television spans both coasts of the United States while working at Keslow Camera (LA) and National Geographic TV & Film (Washington, DC), as well as in Sydney, Australia where he received a masters degree in film from the University of Sydney, and came back later to the country to work at Lemac Film & Digital, a premier camera rental house in Sydney. Brad now resides in Utah County and manages Keslow Camera’s presence here in Utah.
As Vice President of Business Development for Keslow Camera (a camera rental house headquartered in Los Angeles), Brad has developed deep relationships with the heads of productions at the major studios/production companies, world-class producers, cinematographers , etc, and is looking to do his part to help build up the film industry in this great state. Brad's career in film and television spans both coasts of the United States while working at Keslow Camera (LA) and National Geographic TV & Film (Washington, DC), as well as in Sydney, Australia where he received a masters degree in film from the University of Sydney, and came back later to the country to work at Lemac Film & Digital, a premier camera rental house in Sydney. Brad now resides in Utah County and manages Keslow Camera’s presence here in Utah.
ROGER ARMSTRONG - LEGAL ADVISOR
Roger has provided sophisticated legal representation to clients in the entertainment industry for more than fifteen years and currently operates his own private law practice. Roger practices transactional law with an emphasis on intellectual property in the motion picture, television, emerging media, publishing, advertising, and marketing industries. He has represented clients in substantial transactions with Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Fox, Fox Broadcasting Company, PBS, Discovery Channel, NBC Studios, HBO, and Showtime.
Roger has provided sophisticated legal representation to clients in the entertainment industry for more than fifteen years and currently operates his own private law practice. Roger practices transactional law with an emphasis on intellectual property in the motion picture, television, emerging media, publishing, advertising, and marketing industries. He has represented clients in substantial transactions with Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Fox, Fox Broadcasting Company, PBS, Discovery Channel, NBC Studios, HBO, and Showtime.