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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, August 17-20, 2019 C-3 The Park Record Producers land Top Dead Center Park City-based studio will focus on horror, sci-fi 2019 SCOTT IWASAKI The Park Record Gary and Julie Auerbach want to scare up some production activity in Utah. The Park City couple, who worked in the Hollywood film industry for more than 20 years, have started Top Dead Center Films, a producer of film and TV in the horror genre worldwide, said Julie. The catch, she said, is all of the filming would take place in Utah. “We didn’t want to be in L.A. and in that Hollywood system,” Julie said. “We want to work with that low-budget model so we can retain ownership and build a library.” Low budgets don’t mean low production value, she said. “Production value is important to us, and it always has been,” she said. “We are not going to do down, dirty and ugly. It’s about setting lens, setting the lights and telling good stories.” The Auerbachs also want to keep costs down. “Films in Hollywood (also) have a way of adding on a lot of extra costs,” Gary added. “This is why you see so many executive producers and film companies (in the credits) before the film starts. There are a lot of smart, talented people in Hollywood but too many cooks can ruin a good dinner.” In addition, there is a “voracious demand” for low-cost, high-quality programming, Gary said. “Streaming platforms and networks all need to compete in a quickly changing landscape,” he said. The Auerbachs moved to Utah because they got tired of Los Angeles after living in Venice Beach for 20 years. 2 FOR 1 ENT R ÉES Offer Expires August 31, 2019. Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Not valid on take out orders. Good with the purchase of a second, single item of equal or lesser value. Reservations are recommended. No separate checks. Please present coupon prior to ordering. A 20% service charge will be added to the bill before the discounted amount. AS ALWAYS WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY - SUNDAY 435-649-5900 | 1765 Sidewinder Drive | LespriPrime.com PHOTOS BY RANDOLPH BINCE The majority of our crews we work with be local, and we may pull in one or two people from other areas...” Julie Auerbach, Top Dead Center Films cofounder During that time, they worked on various projects, Julie said. Gary created and produced the programs “Paranormal State,” “Singled Out,” “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County,” and the Peabody Award-winning documentary “Decade.” Julie, a writer and producer from Utah, is known for her work on “Charmed,” “Birds of Prey” and “Nashville.” From top: TV and film producers Gary and Julie Auerbach, have formed Top Dead Center Films, a Park City-based production company that will focus on creating low-cost, high-quality horror and science fiction works for film and TV. “We bought a vacation home in Stagecoach Estates in 2005, and when we finally got so sick of L.A. we decided the time had come for us to get back to Utah,” she said. Top Dead Center Films will also maintain offices in New York and Los Angeles and establish satellite hubs in Europe and South America, Gary said. The company’s creative excutives include Bryan Sankus, previously of the Jackal Group, Paramount Pictures and Langley Park Pictures; Margaux Froley, author of young adult books, and David Miskin of the Miskin Group. The admnistrative staff is rounded out with the Auerbach’s 16-year-old daughter, Lucia, who will be in charge of Top Dead Center Film’s social meida. “The film business – or content business – is changing,” he said. “It is truly a global marketplace where we can now all enjoy programming from around the world.” The Auerbachs believe there is an abundant pool of Utah talent they can draw from. “(We’re) all about creating and selling great films and series, but it is also about creating a creative community in the place we all love to live in,” Gary said. The company’s focus on horror and science fiction is directly related to the Auerbach’s past projects. “When were in L.A. we worked on a lot of horror and Please see Company, C-4 PURCHASE TWO TAPAS & THE THIRD IS FREE • Valid on third tapas of equal or lesser value • Max of three coupons per table please • An 18% tip will be added to the bill before the discount • Meat & Cheese plate excluded from offer • Not valid with any other offer • Dine-in only please • Please present coupon • No separate checks please Valid thru August 31st, 2019 710BodegaParkCity.com • 710 Main Street, Park City • 435.649.6979 JOIN US ON OUR PATIO! Closed Sundays 2 FOR 1 ENTREES WITH APPETIZER PURCHASE • Valid on second entree, equal or lesser value • Max of three coupons per table please • Not valid with any other offer • An 18% tip is added to the bill before discount • Please present coupon • Dine-in only please • No separate checks please Valid thru August 31st, 2019 BuonaVitaParkCity.com • 804 Main Street, Park City • 435.649.1336 |