Ogden filmmakers complete feature film 'Left for Dead'
A profile of Ryan McDonald and how New Ogden Cinema grew from a filmmaking meetup in 2010 into a full production house, built around the making of his post-apocalyptic feature "Left for Dead."
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Local living the dream: Ogden filmmaker set to shoot second feature, 'Left for Dead,' throughout Beehive State
Coverage of Ryan McDonald heading into production on "Left for Dead," a crowdfunded neo-Western shot across Utah, and how it marks a stylistic leap from his first feature.
Local Short 'Convicts & Chocolate' Filmed On Actual 'Con Air' Plane Premieres at Carbon County Film Festival
An on-set feature about Brandie Lee McDonald writing and directing the "Con Air" / "Forrest Gump" mashup short, shot at the historic Wendover Airfield on the real "Con Air" aircraft.
Ogden-Made Comedy Short 'Convicts & Chocolate' Premieres Sunday
Announcement of the short's online premiere following its win for Best Use of Theme at the Carbon Shortcuts Film Festival, with a rundown of the New Ogden Cinema team behind it.
THE DUDE ABIDES: Ogden's Big Lebowski Fest Rolls Into Year 10
A look at the Mountain West's only Big Lebowski Fest, hosted by Ryan and Brandie McDonald of New Ogden Cinema at Peery's Egyptian Theater — from a twelve-person house party to an annual Ogden tradition.
Ogden's Big Lebowski Fest Returns to Historic Theater Saturday
A profile of Ryan McDonald as the festival's founder, tracing how it grew from a living-room screening into an annual Egyptian Theater staple, and his hopes for it to support the historic theater long-term.
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Ryan McDonald — IMDb
Director/producer credits, including "Left for Dead" and "Convicts & Chocolate."
View on IMDb →Brandie Lee McDonald — IMDb
Writer/director credits, including "Quiet On Set" and "Married and Loving It!"
View on IMDb →Ancient Evil: Frankencock — Letterboxd
The horror-series entry, logged and reviewed by the Letterboxd community.
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