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Show Wednesday, February 8, 1978 Page 9 m 5j. 55 S3 2 S: Sunn Expansion To Boost Local Economy puter centers located in Denver, Colorado and in Westwood, California. Califor-nia. Sellier said he hopes to have computer operations located in Salt Lake City by the end of the year. Last year, Sunn logged a record $42 million in sales from its major theatrical productions, including "The Lincoln Conspiracy," and "In Search of Noah's Ark," plus the "Grizzly Adams" television series and other special films made for television. Sunn's latest feature length film, 'Beyond and Back," about life after death, filmed entirely in Utah, began national distribution in early January and has been "extremely successful," according to Sellier. Computer Testing "A sophisticated computer-testing program combined with a management commitment to produce G-rated family entertainment is the bedrock of Sunn's success," Sellier stated. "Every aspect of a potential film is tested on a sample audience to determine what the audience wants and does not want to see." Sellier noted that other producers of G-rated movies are taking a financial bath but said it was because they were not supplying the public with what it wants. "Sunn has proven that you can make a major industry out of G-rated movies," he said. "But the key is that you have to deliver what the people want to consume. Sunn does that better bet-ter than anyone else in the industry. "But on a par with the computer technology we use, are the many talented people we bring together in Utah," Sellier continued. "It is our objective ob-jective to continue to draw heavily from the community for talent; to train them and establish an enduring base of employment. Many of our people come from all over the country and like Utah so well that they are investing in-vesting in homes and property here. Combine all these elements along with the outstanding natural beauty of Utah and we have a perfect environment en-vironment in which to work. Both our personal and our business objectives demand that we consciously work to save and protect the environment. In doing so, we help to stimulate the economy." W Started as Teenager Sellier, who started his motion picture pic-ture career as a teenager, has worked in every phase of film and recently ,m A vKiV " L Al Pedersen said Sunn's expanded Utah production schedule could mean almost $1 million a month for Park City. Tropical Fish Birds Lizards 'Critters" Pet Supplies and Special Orders 649-9031 357 Main St. Everything you need for pets Continued From Page 1 was named president of Sunn Classic Productions, Inc. at the age of 34. Besides co-authoring "The Lincoln Conspiracy" and "In Search of Noath's Ark," he wrote the book and created "The Life and Times of Grizzly Griz-zly Adams" television series. In his 17-year film-making career, Sellier has produced more than 26 money- making movies (all G-rated and nonviolent). non-violent). "Consistent with our philosophy of trying to stay close to 'home,' Sunn will use the Osmond's studio in Provo for some future shooting," Sellier stated. "With our new production schedule, Utah is taking its place as a major production center for top prime-time network television shows, and we're glad to be working at home," Sellier noted. Utah film promotion director John Earl, who is in charge of attracting film companies to the state, said Utah is "the envy of all the states in the region" because of Sunn's presence. Earl read a letter from Gov. Scott Matheson congratulating Sunn on their success and noting the economic benefits Utah reaps from their productions. The letter read: "Dear Mr. Sellier: "As your 1978 production schedule begins, I want to offer my personal congratulations on the tremendous success of your past efforts and best wishes for your expanded activities in the coming year. Schick Sunn Classic Productions is a highly valued addition ad-dition to the motion picture production produc-tion business in Utah and to the general economic climate. Your production activities have meant substantial sub-stantial benefits to the local job market and to the local economies of Park City and Salt Lake City, and have done much to gain exposure for Utah's scenic and film production resources. "Conservative estimates show that a minimum of $5.2 million dollars was spent on goods and services here by film production companies in 1977 out of approximately $16 million in production activity and Schick Sunn Classic Productions was a major contributor con-tributor to that total. "You may be assured of the continued con-tinued supporjj'bf this qf fice and of the Utah Film Development staff and resources. I look forward to even greater success for your enterprises in 1978." Games At Snowbird "Games Someone Should Have Taught you.'- is the title of a career and personal per-sonal development conference con-ference to be held April 14 and 15 at Snowbird, Utah. Sponsored by the Salt Lake Chapter of Women in Communications, Com-munications, Inc. a group of professional women with media jobs, the conference will feature New York writer Betty Lehan Harragan, author of "Games Mother Never Taught You."' Ms. Harragan is the founder of Betty Harragan and Assoc., a New York City based consultingcounseling con-sultingcounseling firm specializing in equal employment em-ployment and promotion problems of women. Most of the sessions will be held Saturday, April 15 and will include workshops discussing: Understanding Personal Power, Career and Life Planning, Money Management, Understanding Understan-ding Organizational Power, Time Management and Freelancing. Leading the workshops will be Salt Lakers Sheila Gant, director of Utah Intergovernmental In-tergovernmental Personnel Agency and a business consultant; con-sultant; Jinnah Kelson, director of Phoenix Institute, a center devoted to career and personal development of women; Annette Long, clinical psychologist, and Carol Shelton, author of "How to Succeed in Business Without Being a Man," and president of Professional Investment In-vestment Consultants, a multi-million dollar firm. The conference is open to the public and cost will be $40 for Women in Communications, Com-munications, Inc. members and $45 for nan-members with reduced rates for students and those not lodging at Snowbird. Interested persons per-sons should contact Mary Gaber, 1596 Evergreen Lane, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, or call her at 486-6738 or 532-5080. Deadline for registration is March 10 for Snowbird lodgers and March 20 for non-lodgers... li M J ilD) l.Ci DJC1D I 1 1 n 13 W Looking for a horoscope that will brighten your day? Forget it! Clara tells it like it is. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Life will slap you on the bottom again this week. Turn the other cheek. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your milk of human kindness is about to curdle. cur-dle. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Hold your head high even if you have to use both hands to doit. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) Your case of puppy love is exhibiting signs of rabies. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20) You're very introverted but remember - the meek shall inherit the earth. Unfortunately, after af-ter taxes you'll be lucky if you have enough to pot a palm. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Beware of hammerhead sharks pounding on your nails. 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