This is place for Utah-based filmmakers

Creating a film using in-state resources wasn't just a necessity to the team behind "Jupiter Landing" — it was their driving force.

With so much industry talent in the Beehive State, finding a cast and crew was easy and cheaper for the Utah-based filmmakers. It's not a new concept in the movie-making business, but it's one "Jupiter Landing" said has given them success.

"I think Hollywood's missing out of this huge opportunity, but I'll keep taking advantage of it," "Jupiter Landing" director and co-writer Stacy Dymalski said. "I've worked in California. But I prefer to work here."

The movie makes its debut at the Park City Film Music Festival Thursday, where cast and crew will watch the film make its premiere on their stomping (or filming) grounds.

"I didn't apply to Sundance because we didn't finish the film in time. But I did finish it in time for the Park City Film Music Festival. I never dreamed we'd be able to show the movie on home turf in Park City. Which is great because it's local talent," said Dymalski, who lives in Park City and who is making her first-time directorial debut.

That local talent includes Mary Beth Maziarz, who wrote and produced the score and original music for the movie. Maziarz is a popular singer and songwriter whose music has been featured on TV shows like "Everwood" and "Dawson's Creek." The Illinois native has also achieved her success while in the state for the past 13 years.

"I came straight to Utah. I decided to go to Hollywood via Utah," she said from her Park City home.

"Most of the productions I work on are Utah-based," said Maziarz, including the theme song for a popular European soap opera. "There is such a great talent and creativity. Utah is one of the best places you can be in the country right now for creative, artistic vision. I think the outside world doesn't expect that from us."

"Jupiter Landing" features an eclectic mix of characters who live together in a run-down house (filmed in the Avenues). The character-driven dark comedy displays the dramatic difference between the characters, who are forced to unite when an eviction notice arrives.

Veteran filmmaker Dymalski teamed up with Deseret Morning News reporter and editor Zack Van Eyck, whose original story for "Jupiter Landing" won a screenwriting competition. As part of his prize, Van Eyck's script won a free posting on a popular Web site. When Dymalski rewrote the script, Hollywood took notice.

But after an option deal fell through, Dymalski and Van Eyck were pushed to make the film on their own. The two have since formed an award-wining screenwriting team.