About BW Productions

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From Salt Lake City to the World

We Genuinely Care

We know how daunting video production can be. At BW Productions, our commitment to transparent pricing and quick project turnarounds makes hiring our team of video and photo specialists a piece of cake.

Get to Know Us

The BW Productions team is...

Brent Uberty
Brent Uberty
Our Founder / Managing Director

Brent founded BW Productions 2013 because he was passionate about telling stories that matter. For the last decade he has been sculpting stories through a lens and developing longstanding relationships with clients in the nonprofit, education, and business sectors. Brent is passionate about small business, serves on multiple community boards, and advocates for the film and video industry to be more inclusive while training the next generation of creative. When Brent isn't working he enjoys cooking, spending time with his wife and daughter, and traveling the world.

Molly
Molly
Chief Puppy Officer

Molly enjoys taking naps, greeting our guests, and making sure everyone is staying on task. She is an avid fan of treats and does not enjoy long walks on the beach.

Megan Walker-Young
Megan Walker-Young
Operations Manager

After a decade in higher education and communication consulting, Megan joined BW Productions in 2023 as the Operations Manager. She’s driven by a passion for creating business process optimization and communication strategies that help empower teams to reach their highest potential. Megan holds a B.S. Communication from the University of Utah, an MBA and a M.S. Management and Leadership from the College of Business at Western Governors University. Off the clock, she spends time hiking and stand-up paddle boarding, and maxing out library loan limits.

Mariah Salazar
Mariah Salazar
Producer

Mariah is a producer known for her exceptional work with a diverse array of clients. With her unrivaled passion for storytelling and creative vision, Mariah has produced captivating content for clients such as DoTERRA, Utah Department of Health, Minky Couture, Dr. Squatch, and many more. Mariah's unparalleled dedication, attention to detail, and collaborative approach have made her a sought after producer, delivering results that resonate with audiences nationwide. Through her work, she continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling and elevate the art of filmmaking.

Landon Thomassen
Landon Thomassen
Director of Photography

Landon’s venture into the world of filmmaking was ignited by his love for snowboarding and enriched by his experiences while traveling. As a cinematographer he has a passion for crafting impactful visuals. His journey has taken him to destinations around the world, from capturing the glamour of Fashion Week to contributing to feature films, company promotions, commercials, and compelling documentaries.

Becca Hofmann
Becca Hofmann
Photographer

Becca uses photography as a means to capture moments filled with emotions that transcend time. She does this by crafting imagery that speaks to the core of what makes us human through creative storytelling and visuals. When she is not out photographing you will find her out in the mountains with her husband and two kids - hiking or skiing (and probably photographing too).

Alise King
Alise King
Associate Production Coordinator

Alise is a multi-talented professional with a background in photography. Her keen eye for detail and artistic vision has allowed her to excel in the world of visual storytelling. Currently, she works as an associate production coordinator. Her unique background grants her an intuitive understanding of the creative process, enabling her to anticipate her clients’ needs and deliver results that consistently exceed expectations.

Lacey Duncan
Lacey Duncan
Associate Editor

Lacey is driven by empathy for others both as a storyteller and in daily life. Raised abroad for nine years of her life, she quickly grew to love the beautiful variety of friends she made from around the world. She enjoys life as a twin, pastries, and is a dog lover. She earned her Bachelor’s in Media Arts, emphasizing in documentary film at Brigham Young University, along with minors in Global Women’s Studies and Sociology.

Kasey Atkins
Kasey Atkins
Associate Producer

For the love of a good story Kasey has been pursuing Filmmaking for over 13 years. From documentaries to short films, a TV Pilot to music videos, screenwriting to editing–he’s the swiss army knife for film production. Currently as an Associate Producer at BW Productions his goal is to set the production team up for success in order to deliver great stories to our clients. When Kasey is not working he is looking for some good surf spots at the beach somewhere in Utah with his wife and two adventurous girls. If you know of an excellent burrito/taco spot…please let him know.

 Ashleigh Tarkington
Ashleigh Tarkington
Photo Editor

Ashleigh, with a background in multimedia production, excels as a versatile producer, skilled video editor, and experienced photographer. Known for meticulous attention to detail and powerful visual storytelling, she has successfully crafted narratives for TV, documentaries, music videos, and corporate content. In her current position as a photo editor, Ashleigh provides impactful images for events, productions, and corporations.

Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson
Assistant Editor

Ben started creating content in 2015, and his interest in video editing and visual effects stemmed from graphic design. In 2020, through mentorship, he developed a professional level of editing and workflow. He was selected as part of the 2023 BW productions summer intern cohort and worked as an editing apprentice before accepting his full time role.

Sydney Lyons
Sydney Lyons
Video Production Intern

Aspen Gardner
Aspen Gardner
Producing Intern

Sofiia Shuvalova
Sofiia Shuvalova
Producing Intern

Wei Kang "Austin" Loo
Video Production Intern
Elena Khalliulin
Content Marketing Intern
Nate Sanders
Video Production Intern
Ben Fraser
Producing Intern
Maddie Lytle
Video Production Intern

Maddie has had an interest in photography and videography from a young age. She hopes to further her education, continuing to create and capture unique moments through a camera lens.

Michelle Lee
Producing Intern

Michelle is from South Florida, graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in Digital Film & TV Production. She wants to learn everything she can to accomplish her dreams in becoming a producer for Disney.

Brynn Knight
Content Marketing Intern

Brynn is is a self-taught artist and has a passion for photography. Her dream is to either be a sports photographer / videographer for the USWNT (US Women’s National Soccer Team) or shoot for major brands like Nike.

Kendell Stephens
Video Production Intern

Kendell attends UVU studying Graphic Design. He enjoys the outdoors, capturing beauty in the simple things through photos and film. He plans to use film and photography as a way to travel and explore the world, shooting for different major brands and eventually for high budget studios like Marvel and Warner Brothers.

Trevor Turpin
Producing Intern

Trevor started working as a film freelancer in December of 2021. He enjoys movies, writing, analog photography, and collecting vinyl. He’s excited to utilize his current skill set as a filmmaker to hit the ground running.

Cameron Kelsey
Video Production Intern

Cameron was born and raised in Salt Lake. He has developed a passion for capturing the beauty of the West via landscape and wildlife photography. He is looking forward to expanding his knowledge and learning more about cinematography.

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Utah Women in Production and Photography was founded by women for women. Their mission is to advocate for women in their respective industries. Women provide unique perspectives, skills and insight, making impactful decisions on set. BW Productions is proud to represent a dedicated group that advocates for and collaborates with women.