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Episodes
What does it take to save a crumbling Main Street?
This new documentary series follows a small town working together to revitalize its Downtown.
These stories explore how innovation, grit, and community are crucial for rural success.
This original series, filmed in Vernal, Utah, celebrates a small town’s comeback story.
Episode 1
Saving Main Street:
Vernal's Downtown Revitalization - Part 1
A small town's crumbling Main Street sparks its community to revitalize its downtown. Decades of a boom and bust economy have left many Main Street buildings vacant and decaying. The community works together to create a Downtown Plan to bring back its Main Street charm. Credit List: Executive Producers: Quinn Bennion, Lesha Coltharp, Tyler Rasmussen, Sylvia Wilkins Producer & Director: Becca Summers Director of Photography & Editor: Devin Allred Creative Team Supervisor: Coby Coonradt Historical photos courtesy of Uintah County Regional History Center Location Appreciation: Vernal City Building, Uintah County Library, Uintah Conference Center Special Thanks: Vernal City, STRATA Networks, Vernal City Council, Uintah County Economic Development, Uintah County Travel & Tourism, V6 Media, Summer Creative Agency
Episode 2
Market On Main Street
Winning a local business pitch competition gives Trisha Sorensen the tools to expand her home bakery and elevate other local businesses. This founder story follows the highs and lows of setting up a new brick-and-mortar store. Her store sparks other local businesses to come back to Downtown Vernal. Credit List: Executive Producers: Sylvia Wilkins, Tyler Rasmussen, Lesha Coltharp, Quinn Bennion Producer & Director: Becca Summers Camera: Devin Walston, Devin Allred, Coby Coonradt Creative Team Supervisor: Coby Coonradt Editor: Devin Allred, Motion: Becca Summers Location Appreciation: Market on Main, Vernal City Building, Uintah County Library Special Thanks: Trisha Sorensen and Family, Lori Haslem, STRATA Networks, Vernal City, Uintah County Economic Development, Uintah County Travel & Tourism, V6 Media, Summer Creative Agency
Episode 3
Mural Magic On Main Street
After surviving a life-threatening brain tumor, Jordan Clark decides to change his life. Quitting his office job, Jordan pursues his love of spray paint art. His multi-story murals visually transform Downtown Vernal and help Main Street come back to life. Credit List: Executive Producers: Lesha Coltharp, Tyler Rasmussen, Sylvia Wilkins, Quinn Bennion Producer & Director: Becca Summers Camera: Devin Walston, Devin Allred Creative Team Supervisor: Coby Coonradt Editor: Devin Allred Location Appreciation: Ninty1 Designs, Innovation Hub, Vernal City Building, Uintah County Library Special Thanks: Jordan Clark, Team at Ninty1 Designs, Esquire RV, Cedar Bear Naturals, STRATA Networks, Vernal City, Uintah County Economic Development, Uintah County Travel & Tourism, V6 Media, Summer Creative Agency
Episode 4
Dinah "SOAR" Days Hot Air Balloon Festival
Visitors from around the country come to our small town for Utah's BIGGEST Hot Air Balloon Festival. This event brings people and commerce back to our downtown. Experience the event from the eyes of a child and hear from Lesha Coltharp, Event Director, on how this event unites the community and boosts local businesses. Credit List: Executive Producers: Lesha Coltharp, Quinn Bennion, Sylvia Wilkins, Tyler Rasmussen Producer & Director: Becca Summers Director of Photography: Devin Allred, Devin Walston Editor: Devin Allred Creative Team Supervisor: Coby Coonradt Location Appreciation: V6 Media, Uintah County Special Service District 1 Special Thanks: Ryatt Cameron & Shayln Searle, Tim Taylor, Kent Barnes, Uintah County Travel & Tourism, Uintah County Economic Development, Vernal City, STRATA Networks, V6 Media, Summer Creative Agency
Episode 5
Business Pitch Winner: Elite Equine
Rural Utah has thousands of horses. Winning a local business pitch competition launches Kylee and Paula toward their goal of opening a physical therapy center for horses. We follow their journey during the first year of setting up their new business. These two local women saw a massive gap in the equestrian industry and are working together to fill it. Elite Equine is a founder story that explores two friends riding toward their dreams. Credit List: Executive Producers: Quinn Bennion, Sylvia Wilkins, Lori Haslem, Travis Campbell Producer & Director: Becca Summers Director of Photography: Devin Walston, Coby Coonradt Editor: Devin Allred Creative Team Supervisor: Coby Coonradt Location Appreciation: Elite Equine, Western Park, Uintah Conference Center Special Thanks: Vernal Innovation Hub, Uintah County Economic Development, Vernal City, V6 Media, Summer Creative Agency
Episode 6
Saving Kids Canal
When piping plans threaten to destroy Kids Canal, a historic outdoor recreation place for kids, the community comes together to protect it for future generations. Kids Canal is a 100-year-old nature space in Vernal, Utah, where kids can freely float, swim, fish, and explore. Credit List: Executive Producer: Sam Passey Producer & Director: Becca Summers Director of Photography & Editor: Devin Walston Creative Team Supervisor: Coby Coonradt Assistant Producer: Christina Higgins Location Appreciation: Uintah County Heritage Museum Special Thanks: Lana Fulbright, Elaine Carr, Michelle Fuller, Marety Hill, Liz Smith, Quinn Bennion, Lisa Smuin Migliori, Cindy Dilsaver, Uintah Basin Visual Artists, Grammer Family, Barrus Family, Christensen Family This episode is brought to you by: Uintah County Library, Uintah County Heritage Museum, Uintah County Regional History Center, American Recovery Plan administered by the Utah Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities
Episode 7
Building Up Rural Tech:
Dakotah's Story
Dakotah comes from generations of blue-collar workers. His family encourages him to pursue higher education. Dakotah learns tech skills to help his family climb higher through Dev Pipeline, a rural software training program. Credit List: Executive Producers: Travis Campbell, Jason Fletcher, Shayne Roy Director & Producer: Becca Summers Director of Photography: Devin Walston Camera Operator: Devin Allred Creative Team Supervisor: Coby Coonradt BHI Footage / Director of Photography: Jeremy Gudac Special Thanks: Dakotah Homes, Johnny Hacking, BHI, Jeremy Gudac, Quinn Bennion, Sydney Millet, Vernal City, Vernal Innovation Hub, Dev Pipeline Students, Uintah County Economic Development, V6 Media, Summer Creative Agency
Episode 8
Building Up Rural Tech:
Kray's Story
After surviving a horrific plane crash, Kray is left with life-long injuries. No longer able to fly as a pilot, Kray joins the up-and-coming tech scene in Vernal, Utah, and finds hope in the new industry. Credit List: Executive Producers: Quinn Bennion, Sylvia Wilkins, Lori Haslem, Travis Campbell Producer & Director: Becca Summers Director of Photography & Editor: Devin Allred Creative Team Supervisor: Coby Coonradt Location Appreciation: Vernal Innovation Hub, V6 Media Special Thanks: Kray Haslem and Family, Dev Pipeline, Vernal Innovation Hub, Uintah County Economic Development, Vernal City, V6 Media, Summer Creative Agency
Episode 9
The Rise of Rural Filmmaking
Coming January 24, 2025
The Uintah Basin is home to hit shows like The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch and Blind Frog Ranch. This area dubbed “UFO Alley" is being watched on a global scale for its dark skies and extraterrestrial activity. Come behind the scenes and hear from filmmakers, cast members, and locals who’ve helped the local film scene grow. Film productions like these and others are causing a new wave of film tourism and causing a positive wave in our economic development. Local businesses and events are welcoming this growth in our small town. Credit List: Executive Producers: Lesha Coltharp, Quinn Bennion, Sylvia Wilkins, Travis Cambell Directors: Becca Summers & Devin Allred Producer: Becca Summers Director of Photography & Editor: Devin Allred Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom Creative Team Supervisor: Colby Coonradt Special Thanks: Thomas Winterton, Ron Winterton, Virginia Peirce, Arianna Rees, Utah Film Commission, UFO Campground, Uintah Conference Center, Skinwalker Ranch, V6 Media, Marriot Hotels
Episode 10
Coming January 31, 2025
Strengthening Rural Air Travel: Vernal Regional Airport
When airline changes put commercial flight services in jeopardy, the Vernal Regional Airport airport team bands together with local leadership to save commercial air travel. Credits: Executive Producers: Quinn Bennion, Travis Cambell, Sylvia Wilkins, Lesha Coltharp, Tyler Rasmussen Directors: Becca Summers & Devin Allred Producer: Becca Summers Director of Photography & Editor: Devin Allred Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom Creative Team Supervisor: Colby Coonradt Special Thanks: Ken Campbell, Rita Smith, Vernal Regional Airport Team, Arturo Colmenares, Prescilla Youn and Family, Josh Eck, Contour Airlines, Vernal City, V6 Media, Summer Creative Agency Archival Photos: Used with permission Uintah County Regional History Center
Episode 11
Coming February 7, 2025
Building BuckSkin Hills Drag Strip
Follow the journey of building Utah’s only active race track at the Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex. Local racers and builders joined efforts with Uintah County to build the first-ever Drag Strip Race Track in our small town. After a 3-year process, this race track now brings in racers from across the nation and helps boost our local economy. Credit List: Executive Producers: Lesha Coltharp, Quinn Bennion, Sylvia Wilkins, Travis Cambell, Tyler Rasmussen Director & Producer: Becca Summers Director of Photography & Editor: Devin Allred Assistant Producers: Eden Bostrom, Gabby Hawkes-Blackburn Creative Team Supervisor: Colby Coonradt Special Thanks: Weston Serrano, Cody Cook, Quinn Hammond, Westona Horrocks, Bo Ellis, Charlie Lewis, Larry Rush, Richard Hernandez, Neil McMickell, Joe Garner, Troy Lopez, Weston Horrocks, Donovan Snyder, Utah County
Episode 12
Coming February 14, 2025
Saving Main Street: Vernal's Downtown Revitalization Part 2
With a community plan in place, demolition and construction kick-off to revitalize Vernal's Downtown. The momentum starts to bring new business and new life to Main Street. Abby, a local restaurant owner, shares her journey of opening up a new cafe in the heart of downtown. Credit List: Executive Producers: Quinn Bennion, Lesha Coltharp, Travis Campbell, Sylvia Wilkins, Tyler Rasmussen Director & Producer: Becca Summers Director of Photography & Editor: Devin Allred Creative Supervisor: Coby Coonradt Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom, Gabby Hawkes Blackburn Special Thanks: Abby Silva, Laura Chynoweth, Civ's Gaming Citadel, Dinoland Bowl, Swain Brothers, Abby's Cafe, BHI
Episode 13
Coming February 21, 2025
Building Up Rural Tech: Vernal's
Innovation Hub
The Vernal Innovation Hub is a coworking, incubator center in the Uintah Basin that supports entrepreneurs and new businesses. It provides flexible office space, inclusive amenities, and a supportive environment to foster creativity, connection, and success. Go behind the scenes of building our small town’s first community co-working space. The Vernal Innovation Hub is helping new, local businesses launch, grow, and thrive. Credit List: Executive Producers: Quinn Bennion, Lesha Coltharp, Tyler Rasmussen, Sylvia Wilkins, Travis Cambell Director & Producer: Becca Summers Director of Photography & Editor: Devin Allred Creative Team Supervisor: Colby Coonradt Special Thanks: Stephanie Arnold, STRATA Networks, Sydney Millet, Lori Haslem, Ellen Cozelos, Josh Cook, Gabby Hawkes Blackburn, Vernal City, V6 Media, Summer Creative Agency
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Episode 14
Coming 2025
Building Red Fleet State Park's Remodel
One of Utah's hidden gems gets a massive makeover. Red Fleet State Park is one of the most gorgeous places in the state to paddleboard and recreate. Follow the process as the entire campground and beach get ripped out and replaced with state-of-the-art amenities to improve the guest experience.
Episode 15
Coming 2025
Building Utah's First Public Via Ferrata
Set in the stunning mountains of Ashley National Forest, this vertical trail system takes climbers to new heights and never-before-seen trails.
This documentary follows the making of Utah's very first Via Ferrata. A Via Ferrata follows a route on a mountain face equipped with steel cables, ladders, and other fixed anchors