The movie “Doorway to Heaven” was released in 2012. It’s a family-focused drama about a young girl, after losing her grandfather, discovers a portal to another dimension. It showcases the work of directors and writers like Craig Clyde and Bryce W. Fillmore, and the craftsmanship of actors like Kaden Billin, Mark Brocksmith, and Annalaya Brown. Let’s dig deeper into the filming locations and some intriguing facts associated with this film.
Where it Filmed?
“Doorway to Heaven” was primarily filmed in Utah, USA. Although the specific filming dates are not available, it is known that the picturesque scenery of Utah provided the backdrop for the movie’s beautiful visuals.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kaden Billin | Morgan Taylor |
| Mark Brocksmith | Delivery Van Driver |
| Annalaya Brown | Little Girl |
| Dean Cain | Leo Taylor |
| Charisma Carpenter | Julie Taylor |
| Joanna Cassidy | Ruth Christensen |
| Kirstin Dorn | Riley Taylor |
| Merrily Evans | Receptionist |
| Michael Flynn | Dr. Everett Sloan |
| Frank Gerrish | Wally Anderson |
| Edward Herrmann | Nate Christensen |
| Jakob Hunter | Walter |
| Grace Hunter | Todler Riley |
| Tom Markus | Bob Connelly |
| David Nibley | Mitch Hillburn |
| Jaci Twiss | Melissa Sue Davis |
| Connie Young | Nadine Dillon |
| Ella Harris | Katie Davis |
| Angella Joy | Reporter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was not only set but also filmed on location in Vineyard, Utah. The city of Orem is juxtapositioned to Vineyard, both located in Utah County.
- The interior and exterior shots of the Vineyard Town Hall Office in the film are from the actual office of the Vineyard Town Council.
- There is a slight continuity error in the movie. At around the 34:33 mark, the sound made by Leo’s gym shoes contradicts their appearance. The sound suggests he’s wearing hard-soled shoes, not the gym shoes he’s seen wearing.
- Ruth Christensen’s quote “Grandpa used to say ‘Death was Life’s way of saying ‘You’re fired.”” is one of the memorable lines from the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Utah, USA
- Latitude: 40.7606608
- Longitude: -111.8939487
- Place ID: ChIJzfkTj8drTIcRP0bXbKVK370
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Utah, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
