UNLV Alumni to Shoot Film at County Museum in August
The project features current students in a proof-of-concept production aimed at securing future investment.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Documentary
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UNLV film alumni are returning to campus this August to shoot a proof-of-concept film alongside current students at the Clark County Museum. The project, titled It Came From the Swamp, aims to secure investor backing for a future full-length feature film.
Why it matters
This production serves as a test for the UNLV Filmmaker Vision Lab, which connects alumni professionals with students to build local industry capacity. The collaboration highlights a pathway for students to gain on-set experience while helping graduates pitch new work.
The production team includes two brothers who previously secured a $25,000 Johnny Brenden Filmmakers Award in 2013. The current project scope relies on student-crew participation to attract outside investment.
The players
Ryan LeBoeuf
A UNLV film school graduate and award-winning filmmaker collaborating on the new project.
Cody LeBoeuf
A UNLV film school graduate and collaborator on the It Came From the Swamp production.
Rachel Alterman
A UNLV film school graduate and director of development at Alcon Entertainment.
Adam Paul
The leader of the UNLV Filmmaker Vision Lab overseeing the current collaboration.
The details
The team will film at the Clark County Museum's Heritage Street exhibit during August. The shoot is being coordinated through the UNLV Filmmaker Vision Lab, which pairs professors directing films with students working in crew roles. The project aims to develop It Came From the Swamp as a feature-length film.
Timeline
2012: The filmmakers first collaborated on the film Stealing Las Vegas.
2013: Ryan and Cody LeBoeuf received the Johnny Brenden Filmmakers Award.
August: The team is scheduled to conduct the proof-of-concept shoot.
Beyond the Strip
This project follows the pedagogical model set by the UNLV Filmmaker Vision Lab to integrate students into professional-grade productions. It extends the program's reach by utilizing local landmarks like the Clark County Museum to facilitate regional storytelling.
Visitors to the Clark County Museum in August may notice film crews operating at the Heritage Street exhibit. The shoot is a professional production involving UNLV students and is not open for public participation.
The takeaway
This collaboration provides a case study in how UNLV graduates leverage university resources to bridge the gap between academic training and commercial production. Watch for upcoming announcements on whether the proof-of-concept successfully attracts the necessary feature film investment.
Further reading
Learn more about local film projects and student collaborations in our Documentary section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Public Radio.
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