Angel to Distribute Independent Film "Salt & Honey" Directed by Amy Redford

The film stars Anna Camp, Justin Chatwin, and Jesse Garcia and is a love letter to small-town America.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:14am

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Angel, a media and technology company guided by 2.2 million grassroots Angel Guild members, has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to Amy Redford's independent film "Salt & Honey". The film is directed by Redford and stars Anna Camp, Justin Chatwin, and Jesse Garcia, with additional cast to be announced. The screenplay is written by Skye Emerson and produced by Lauren Call and Annie Quan. Production on the film begins this month in Helper, Utah.

Why it matters

Amy Redford is an award-winning director, writer, and producer whose multifaceted career has focused on championing independent voices and bringing Utah and other regional communities to the forefront of storytelling. "Salt & Honey" embodies Redford's vision for her production company RedSkye Stories, which goes beyond entertainment to create meaningful, community-focused narratives and foster empathy.

The details

"Salt & Honey" follows Riley Riggs, a spirited young girl growing up in a one-stoplight town in Utah, who yearns to make her place in the world. Together with her new best friend, Oni, they set their sights on a local baking competition, which Riley sees as the catalyst in making her dreams come true, much to the dismay of her mother, Janice. But an unexpected accident may derail her plans.

  • Production on the film begins this month in Helper, Utah.

The players

Amy Redford

An award-winning director, writer, and producer whose multifaceted career has largely focused on championing independent voices, mentoring emerging filmmakers, and bringing Utah and other regional communities to the forefront of storytelling. She is the co-founder of RedSkye Stories.

Anna Camp

An actress who stars in "Salt & Honey".

Justin Chatwin

An actor who stars in "Salt & Honey".

Jesse Garcia

An actor who stars in "Salt & Honey".

Angel

A media and technology company guided by 2.2 million grassroots Angel Guild paying members championing values-driven stories.

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What they’re saying

“Angel is thrilled to welcome Amy Redford into our community of filmmakers. Amy is extraordinarily talented and brings tremendous heart, legacy, and authenticity to this film, and we're looking forward to sharing this Utah-rooted story with audiences around the world. Salt & Honey is a powerful story about the resilience, family, and strength found in small communities.”

— Brandon Purdie, Executive Vice President and Head of Theatrical at Angel (digitalmedianet.com)

“From the first moment of our collaboration, Angel has proven to be a great partner. Not just in the creative, but in delivering on their promises. They are a positive disruptor in challenging times for storytellers, and I am very grateful for the company's unwavering support.”

— Amy Redford (digitalmedianet.com)

“Salt & Honey is a love letter to the endangered species of small-town America. Audiences see the world through the ingenuity of two young girls, who, by pursuing their dreams, bring their communities together and ignite hope.”

— Amy Redford (digitalmedianet.com)

What’s next

Production on the film begins this month in Helper, Utah.

The takeaway

"Salt & Honey" is a powerful story that celebrates the resilience, family, and strength found in small communities, showcasing Amy Redford's talent for crafting narratives that illuminate the landscapes, people, and shared threads that bind us together.